For veteran running back Devin Singletary, the Giants’ offseason community event wasn’t just another appearance on the calendar. It was another opportunity to strengthen the bond inside a locker room that is beginning a new chapter.
As the Giants continue building under a new coaching staff, Singletary believes chemistry off the field is just as important as execution on it.
“That’s my brother,” Singletary said when asked about supporting teammate Brian at the event. “Anything he got going on, I’m always be there and have his back.”
That mentality has become part of Singletary’s identity throughout his NFL career. Entering his eighth season, the veteran understands his role extends far beyond carrying the football. He’s become one of the experienced voices helping shape the culture for a younger Giants roster.
“It’s very important,” Singletary said of veterans participating in community events. “For one, the team—that’s how we grow. That’s how we build chemistry. But also to give back to people that’s less fortunate, the kids. We get this platform and we got to use it to the best of our ability.”
The event brought together current players, coaches, alumni and hundreds of passionate Giants fans—many of whom arrived hours early to tailgate despite it being the middle of the offseason.
Even after spending time with multiple organizations during his NFL career, Singletary admitted the atmosphere caught his attention.
“No, I haven’t,” he said when asked if he had ever experienced anything similar. “I’ve been to other places, but I haven’t seen that.”
For a franchise entering a new era, Singletary believes gatherings like these help lay the foundation before the first snap of training camp.
“It’s important because we’re building as brothers,” he explained. “We’re bringing the coaches in and we’re building with them. The more we know each other, that helps us with the coaching.”
The veteran also appreciated having Giants legends in attendance, recognizing the importance of connecting generations of players.
“Without them, we wouldn’t be here,” Singletary said. “We always love to see them, pick their brains, see how they’re doing. It’s always good to see them.”
Perhaps the biggest sign of Singletary’s evolution as a leader came when discussing the younger running backs in the room.
Having watched them develop from nervous rookies into confident professionals, he sees the next step in their growth.
“I had a front-row seat to it,” he said. “They come in looking like, ‘What’s going on?’ Eyes all big. Now they know how to not be too high, not to be too low—be right there in the middle.”
Instead of teaching the basics, Singletary says his focus has shifted toward refinement.
“It’s definitely where we’re at now,” he said. “Taking what you do well and making it better. Taking what you don’t do so well and getting better at that.”
While he jokingly declined an invitation to participate in the event’s Home Run Derby—laughing that others said he was “too good” to compete—his message throughout the afternoon remained serious.
Winning football games starts with building relationships.
As the Giants prepare for training camp under a new coaching staff, veterans like Devin Singletary are helping establish the culture they hope will define the 2026 season. Whether it’s mentoring young teammates, reconnecting with franchise legends or spending time with fans in the community, Singletary understands leadership isn’t reserved for Sundays.
For the Giants, those investments made during the offseason may pay dividends once the games begin.
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