The New York Giants are playing their first preseason game on Saturday afternoon, as they will face the Minnesota Vikings in an intriguing affair.

While it's just an exhibition game, there is no question that John Harbaugh will use it as a barometer for some upcoming roster decisions.

There are several Giants players who are fighting for their jobs heading into the preseason, which has created some rather compelling training camp competitions.

Let's examine three names whose jobs are on the line before Week 1.

Darius Slayton has been a critical member of New York's wide receiver room since 2019, and the Giants awarded him with a three-year, $36 million extension in March 2025.

Slayton then proceeded to have arguably the worst season of his career last season, and with a new regime now in town, he could be on borrowed time.

The 29-year-old is a lock to make the 53-man roster, but how much playing time will he actually get?

Many had Slayton tabbed as New York's No. 2 receiver behind Malik Nabers going into training camp, but it's clear that rookie Malachi Fields is coming for that spot. Free-agent signing Darnell Mooney could state his case, as well.

Should Slayton fall out of a starting job (which is a distinct possibility), he may find himself as the Giants' No. 4 or 5 receiver this year, which would almost certainly lead to the former fifth-round pick being cut after 2026.

New York has typically yielded good results when it comes to drafting safeties. Kenny Phillips. Landon Collins. Xavier McKinney.

Tyler Nubin, however, has bucked that trend.

A 2024 second-round pick, Nubin has not lived up to expectations, and up until this point, it's debatable as to whether or not he is even a legitimate starter on the NFL level.

Nubin is facing competition from veteran Jason Pinnock — his close friend — and free-agent addition Ar'Darius Washington this summer, and there is absolutely no guarantee he will beat out either of them.

The University of Minnesota product has missed far too many tackles over his first two professional seasons, and his coverage skills leave quite a bit to be desired.

It didn't help that Jevon Holland was a major disappointment in 2025, as well, but Nubin needs to stand on his own two feet in order to save his job.

Dru Phillips is listed as a cornerback by nominal position, but everyone knows he will be playing in the nickelback role for Big Blue.

Phillips was incredibly impressive during his rookie campaign two years ago, but his production fell off a cliff last season.

Everyone points to the collapse in Denver to highlight Phillips' worst moments in 2025, but the truth is that the 24-year-old wasn't all that effective at any point throughout the campaign.

Phillips was frequently out of position, his tackling skills were subpar and while he managed an interception and 12 passes defended, his impact felt incredibly minimal.

In fact, opposing offenses picked on Phillips quite often.

The aforementioned Washington was a terrific nickelback in Baltimore, and it stands to reason that Harbaugh and defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson — both of whom coached Washington with the Ravens — may view him as a better fit.