#Giants fans make MetLife return at Fan Fest

Observations from Giants training camp on Wednesday.

Welcome back!

Joe Judge was satisfied with the Giants’ first practice at MetLife Stadium with spectators in attendance at Wednesday’s Fan Fest, saying “the energy was unbelievable and outstanding” and something ”we have to get used to again” after the pandemic-affected 2020 season. “We’re glad they’re back. There was a different feeling in the building,” Judge said. 

Toning it down

Giants fans hoping to get their first in-person look at first-round pick Kadarius Toney had to be disappointed that the rookie receiver out of Florida was held out of the open practice for maintenance reasons and only worked individually on the sidelines. 

Caught my eye

The fans certainly had their share of fun, while also sounding in midseason form with a couple of booing instances. Dexter Lawrence was having a catch with fans in the stands, when a man in an Eagles jersey caught the ball. He received heavy boos, leading to a chant of “Eagles suck.” Many in the estimated crowd of 29,000 also booed running back Devontae Booker for a fumble in 11-on-11 drills and tight end Evan Engram for a goal-line drop during seven-vs.-sevens. 

Medical report

WR Kenny Golladay (hamstring) caught passes out of a Jugs machine and ran on the sidelines but did not practice. OT Nate Solder (shoulder) was in full pads and participated in positional drills after leaving early on Tuesday. LB Elerson Smith (hamstring) stretched with the team at the start but did not practice. S Jabrill Peppers left early to receive fluids, Judge said. RB Saquon Barkley (knee) also was held out.