Overview
- The New York Giants reclaimed defensive tackle Ben Barten off waivers from the New York Jets on Wednesday, filling the roster spot vacated by Daniel Faalele's trade to Jacksonville.
- Barten originally signed with the Giants as an undrafted free agent after the 2026 draft, was waived on July 30, was claimed by the Jets, and returned to the Giants after New York waived him.
- A 6-foot-5 interior lineman who started 24 straight games at Wisconsin, Barten posted 24 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and one sack in 2025 and has shown strong bench and lower-body explosion on pro-day testing.
- Scouting reports note wide swings in Barten's listed weight and limited long-area speed, and evaluators project his most natural NFL fit is as a true nose tackle who can handle early-down run work and contribute on special teams.
- The move answers short-term interior-line availability questions for the Giants as they head into remaining preseason reps, and it gives Barten another opportunity to create game tape that could determine his roster fate or attract other teams.