Giants defensive coordinator calls out ‘traitors’ for lack of effort vs. Saints

Dennard Wilson sounds like he is on the cusp of benching Benedict Arnold.

By Ryan Dunleavy · NY Post

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 5:46 PM

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Dennard Wilson called Giants players who fail to run to the ball "traitors" to the defense.
Wilson warned that players showing bad effort will face benching if their behavior does not improve.
The New York Giants surrendered 34 consecutive points in a 34-27 defeat against the New Orleans Saints.

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New York Giants defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson called players who did not run to the ball "traitors" during film sessions following a 34-27 loss to the New Orleans Saints. Wilson warned that players who show poor effort and do not correct their behavior will be replaced on the field, noting that the defense surrendered 34 consecutive points.

According to Pro Football Focus, the Giants missed 13 tackles against New Orleans, including multiple missed attempts on an Alvin Kamara touchdown reception. Giants defenders Dru Phillips, Jason Pinnock, and D.J. Reader embraced the blunt critique, agreeing that the unit needed accountability and better effort moving forward.

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