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  • Interception in win

    Belton recorded seven tackles (three solo) and one interception in the Giants' 34-10 win over the Raiders on Sunday.

    Analysis: Belton picked off Geno Smith in the fourth quarter, and it was Belton's first interception of the season. The fourth-year safety has produced a career-high 107 tackles (52 solo), including a career-best 2.0 sacks, five pass breakups, including the one interception, and three forced fumbles on 61 percent of the defensive snaps across 16 appearances this season.

    Published: Tue, Dec 30 at 1:52pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Productive vs. Vikings

    Belton tallied four tackles (three solo) during the Giants' loss to Minnesota on Sunday.

    Analysis: Belton had a solid outing in the loss despite playing just 64 percent of the team's defensive snaps. The 25-year-old has now compiled 100 tackles in a season for the first time in his career and will look to keep producing during the Week 17 matchup versus the Raiders.

    Published: Tue, Dec 23 at 5:39pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Dominant in loss

    Belton recorded eight tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks, and two forced fumbles during the Giants' loss to the Commanders on Sunday.

    Analysis: Belton has continued to produce despite the team's struggles, as he's now racked up seven or more tackles in seven of his last eight games. The 25-year-old has already compiled a career-best 94 tackles (45 solo), including 2.0 sacks, across 14 games and will look to add to those totals during the team's Week 16 matchup versus the VIkings.

    Published: Tue, Dec 16 at 5:07pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs sack in loss

    Belton logged seven tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks, in the Giants' loss versus the Patriots on Monday.

    Analysis: Belton continues to be one of the team's few bright spots on defense, as he's now tallied seven or more tackles in three straight games and eight times total this season. The 2022 fourth-round pick also managed to record his first sack of the campaign during the loss.

    Published: Tue, Dec 2 at 5:31pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Nine takedowns in loss

    Belton compiled nine total tackles (four solo) and a pass defensed in Sunday's 34-27 overtime loss to the Lions.

    Analysis: Belton led the team in takedowns in Week 12, securing at least seven stops for the second straight game and sixth time in the last seven contests overall. The safety is having a career year in his fourth campaign with the Giants, registering a career-high 78 total tackles (36 solo) over 12 games to this point.

    Published: Tue, Nov 25 at 9:05pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Makes seven tackles Sunday

    Belton recorded seven tackles (five solo) during Sunday's 27-20 loss versus the Packers.

    Analysis: After Sunday's contest, Belton has now logged at least seven tackles in five of his last six games. He has made the most of his opportunities during that span, but his role moving forward could depend on the availability of teammate Tyler Nubin (neck).

    Published: Tue, Nov 18 at 5:06pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Minimal output in loss

    Belton logged two solo tackles in the Giants' loss to the Bears on Sunday.

    Analysis: Belton had limited output in the loss, as he returned to a rotational role with Jevon Holland back in the lineup. The 24-year-old is still having a productive season nonetheless, as his 62 tackles (27 solo) have already surpassed his career-high total he set during the 2024 campaign.

    Published: Tue, Nov 11 at 5:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Racks up 13 tackles in loss

    Belton recorded 13 tackles (four solo) in the Giants' loss to the 49ers on Sunday.

    Analysis: Belton continues to dominate while filling in for Jevon Holland (knee), as he racked up a season-high 13 tackles in the loss. If Holland remains sidelined for the team's Week 10 matchup versus the Bears, Belton would get the start at safety for the third straight game.

    Published: Tue, Nov 4 at 5:57pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Racks up seven tackles

    Belton logged seven tackles (four solo) in the Giants' loss to the Eagles on Sunday.

    Analysis: Belton was one of the team's few bright spots during the loss, finishing second in tackles behind Bobby Okereke's eight. Belton benefited from increased playing time with Jevon Holland sidelined with a knee injury, and he could start again next week versus the 49ers if Holland remains out.

    Published: Tue, Oct 28 at 6:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Double-digit takedowns in loss

    Belton recorded 10 total tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 33-32 loss to the Broncos.

    Analysis: Belton entered the weekend having been limited by a neck injury during the week, but he showed no signs of it against Denver. The safety led the team in takedowns, notching double-digit stops for the first time this year. Belton has now compiled 36 total tackles (17 solo), two passes defensed and a forced fumble over seven games this season.

    Published: Mon, Oct 20 at 4:33pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ready to rock

    Belton (neck) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Broncos, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

    Analysis: The fourth-year corner from Iowa popped up on the Giants' injury report Thursday as a limited practice participant due to a neck injury, but it now appears he's moved past the issue in time to play Sunday. Belton has played 272 total snaps (138 on defense, 134 on special teams) through six games this season, recording 26 total tackles, two passes defended and one forced fumble. He's expected to operate as one of the Giants' top reserve safeties in the Week 7 contest.

    Published: Fri, Oct 17 at 11:57am by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited Thursday due to neck

    Belton (neck) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

    Analysis: Belton has played in each of the Giants' first six games this season and tied his season high with seven tackles in last Thursday's win over the Eagles. Assuming he's able to suit up Sunday against the Broncos, Belton should occupy his usual role as a rotational piece in the secondary.

    Published: Thu, Oct 16 at 1:08pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Shows improvement in third season

    Belton recorded 56 tackles (28 solo), including 1.0 sacks, along with six pass defenses (one of which was an interception) and a forced fumble over 17 games (six starts) during the 2024 campaign.

    Analysis: Belton began the season as a backup but ultimately made six starts, including the final four contests of the campaign. His tackle and defensed-passes totals were career-high marks. Belton lost out to rookie Tyler Nubin on a chance for a starting role coming out of training camp, and he moved into the starting lineup at the conclusion of the campaign only when Nubin's season came to an early end due to an ankle injury. With that said, Belton did make positive strides when he got opportunities.…read more

    Published: Tue, Jan 7 at 8:13pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Nabs first pickoff of campaign

    Belton recorded eight tackles (seven solo) and two pass defenses, including an interception, in Sunday's 45-33 Week 17 victory against Indianapolis.

    Analysis: The highlight of Belton's performance was an interception of Joe Flacco on New York's six-yard line on the Colts' first drive of the game. It was the third-year safety's first interception of the season and the fifth of his career. Belton also posted his second-highest tackle total of the season with his eight stops.

    Published: Sun, Dec 29 at 8:45pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs full practice Thursday

    Belton (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

    Analysis: Belton was limited in Wednesday's practice due to a knee injury, but he appears to be past the issue as he was able to log a full practice Thursday. Unless he suffers a setback, the third-year safety should be able to suit up against Michael Penix and the Falcons on Sunday. Belton is coming off a career-best 15-tackle performance against the Ravens this past Sunday.

    Published: Thu, Dec 19 at 3:30pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Picks up knee injury

    Belton (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Patricia Traina of SI.com reports.

    Analysis: The third-year pro from Iowa tallied a career-best 15 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and one pass defended across 59 defensive snaps in the Giants' Week 15 loss Ravens. However, it now appears he sustained a knee injury in the process. Belton's practice participation Thursday and Friday will likely offer the best insight into whether he can play in Sunday's matchup against the Falcons.

    Published: Wed, Dec 18 at 1:29pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Racks up 15 stops vs. Ravens

    Belton finished Sunday's 35-14 loss to Baltimore with 15 tackles (seven solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one defensed pass.

    Analysis: It was a rough day for New York's defense as a whole, but Belton was active with a career-high 15 stops. Among the tackles was a fourth-quarter sack of backup Ravens QB Josh Johnson, which was the second sack of Belton's career. Belton started Sunday as a result of Tyler Nubin being lost for the season due to an ankle injury.

    Published: Mon, Dec 16 at 4:43pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Drawing Week 10 start

    Belton is slated to start at safety in Sunday's game against the Panthers in Munich, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Belton and Tyler Nubin will operate as New York's primary safeties due to Jason Pinnock (abdomen) being inactive for the first time this season. Through the first nine contests, Belton has tallied 14 tackles and one pass breakup while seeing the majority of his snaps on special teams.

    Published: Sun, Nov 10 at 5:23am by Rotowire.com
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  • Ready for Week 1

    Belton (back) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's Week 1 contest against the Vikings, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: The third-year safety out of Iowa was limited earlier in the week with a back injury, but it now appears he's moved past the issue. Belton is expected to line up as New York's top strong safety in 2024 after posting 33 total tackles, including 1.0 sack, and two interceptions across 17 regular-season games last season.

    Published: Fri, Sep 6 at 12:16pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Working through injury

    Belton (back) is limited in practice Wednesday, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.

    Analysis: Belton had been competing with rookie Tyler Nubin for the team's starting strong safety job and was believed to have won the competition. However, his current injury could see him have to hand that role to Nubin for Week 1 against the Vikings if he is unable to suit up for the contest.

    Published: Wed, Sep 4 at 11:25am by Rotowire.com
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  • Competing for starting role

    Belton is competing with rookie Tyler Nubin for the Giants' starting strong safety position, Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post reports.

    Analysis: Belton didn't see much of the field during his first two seasons in the NFL, playing behind All-Pro caliber safety Xavier McKinney. Now that McKinney is out of New York, Belton has the opportunity to win a starting role in the Giants' secondary. According to Dunleavy, the third-year safety has been playing with the Giants' first-team defense since OTAs and has impressed with his ball-hawking abilities. Nubin, Belton's main competition for a starting spot, is now dealing with a hamstring issue…read more

    Published: Mon, Jul 29 at 11:33am by Rotowire.com
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  • Nabs two pickoffs in second season

    Belton played in all 17 games in the 2023 campaign, totaling 33 tackles (22 solo), including a sack, along with two interceptions.

    Analysis: Belton's role fluctuated throughout the season, and he saw most of his work on special teams until Jason Pinnock's toe injury early in Week 17 allowed room for Belton to get an extended opportunity at the end of the campaign. The 2022 fourth-round pick shined with a pair of interceptions after Pinnock left that Week 17 game against the Rams, but the overall sample size over the course of the season was likely too small for New York to develop a definitive perspective of Belton's ability to move…read more

    Published: Sun, Jan 14 at 9:27am by Rotowire.com
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  • Nabs two INTs in Week 17 loss

    Belton tallied two tackles (one solo) along with two interceptions and a fumble recovery in Sunday's loss to the Rams.

    Analysis: Belton got an extended opportunity to play as a result of Jason Pinnock exiting in the first quarter with a foot injury. Belton took advantage of the increased defensive snaps, notching his first two pickoffs of the campaign and adding a fumble recovery. If Pinnock remains out for next weekend's regular-season finale, Belton would likely be in line to start against Philadelphia.

    Published: Sun, Dec 31 at 7:38pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Nabs two INTs in Week 17 loss

    Belton tallied two tackles (one solo) along with two interceptions and a fumble recovery in Sunday's loss to the Rams.

    Analysis: Belton got an extended opportunity to play as a result of Jason Pinnock exiting in the first quarter with a foot injury. Belton took advantage of the increased defensive snaps, notching his first two pickoffs of the campaign and adding a fumble recovery. If Pinnock remains out for next weekend's regular-season finale, Belton would likely be in line to start against Philadelphia.

    Published: Sun, Dec 31 at 7:38pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Picks off pass in preseason opener

    Belton returned an interception 42 yards and added two tackles in Friday's exhibition loss to the Lions.

    Analysis: Belton picked off Nate Sudfeld in the first quarter and ran 42 yards to the Detroit 14-yard line to set up the Giants' lone touchdown. After an up-and-down rookie campaign last year, Belton is competing with Jason Pinnock for the starting safety spot vacated by Julian Love. Pinnock also picked off a pass Friday.

    Published: Sat, Aug 12 at 2:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Will play Sunday

    Belton (shoulder) is active Sunday against the Commanders.

    Analysis: Belton is expected to draw the start at free safety for the Giants on Sunday. The rookie's role has varied throughout the season, but his opportunities should increase as long as he remains healthy, with Xavier McKinney (hand) sidelined.

    Published: Sun, Dec 4 at 9:26am by Rotowire.com
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  • Notches first career interception

    Belton tallied four tackles (two solo) and an interception in Sunday's Week 10 victory against the Texans.

    Analysis: Belton got the start Sunday in place of the injured Xavier McKinney (hand), and he made the most of the opportunity with a big interception in the end zone as Houston was driving early in the fourth quarter. The pick was the first of Belton's NFL career and highlighted the nose for the ball he displayed in intercepting five passes for Iowa last season. Belton should be in line for extended run while McKinney remains out of action, which will be for at least three more weeks.

    Published: Sun, Nov 13 at 9:00pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Expected to start Sunday

    Belton is expected to start Sunday's contest against Houston in place of Xavier McKinney (hand), Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Belton has played a solid role in the Giants' secondary this season, but he'll likely see increased snaps while McKinney is on the reserve/NFI list. The rookie fourth-round pick has played more than 70 percent of the team's defensive snaps three times during the campaign, totaling 15 tackles and one pass defense during those contests.

    Published: Sun, Nov 13 at 7:54am by Rotowire.com
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  • Full participant Wednesday

    Belton (collarbone) was listed as a full participant on Wednesday's injury report, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

    Analysis: Belton missed the season opener after garnering a no-contact jersey all last week, but the rookie appears to be trending in the right direction ahead of Week 2. It's unclear what the 21-year-old's role will be when he's eventually available, but he may have to carve out a role on special teams before he cracks the defensive rotation.

    Published: Wed, Sep 14 at 12:11pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not ready yet

    Belton (collarbone) is out Sunday against the Titans. Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reprots.

    Analysis: Belton's absence was expected after it was reported Saturday he was unlikely to play. The 21-year-old has yet to practice without a no-contact jersey since he suffered the injury. He'll work to make his NFL debut in Week 2 when the Giants host the Panthers.

    Published: Sun, Sep 11 at 12:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Unlikely to play Sunday

    Belton (collarbone) is not expected to play in Sunday's season opener against Tennessee, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Belton is officially listed as questionable on the injury report, but he has yet to practice without a non-contact jersey, making it unlikely that he'll be available for Sunday's contest. As another indication of Belton's expected absence, the Giants activated safety Tony Jefferson from the practice squad Saturday. If he does indeed sit out Week 1, Belton could make his NFL debut in New York's home opener against Carolina next Sunday.

    Published: Sun, Sep 11 at 6:40am by Rotowire.com
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  • Aiming to be ready by Week 1

    Giants head coach Brian Daboll said Wednesday that he's hopeful Belton (collarbone) will be ready for Week 1, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

    Analysis: Belton recently returned to individual drills for the first time since fracturing his collarbone at the beginning of training camp. He was initially expected to miss 6-to-8 weeks, but it sounds like he could return on the early side of that estimate. The Giants only kept three safeties (including Belton) on their initial 53-man roster, so New York will likely have to make a move if anything changes to Belton's status on the negative side.

    Published: Wed, Aug 31 at 10:34am by Rotowire.com
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  • Takes part in individual drills

    Belton (collarbone) did some drills in a red non-contact jersey Tuesday, Tom Rock of Newsday reports.

    Analysis: Belton suffered a fractured collarbone early in camp and was originally projected to miss 6-to-8 weeks. The fact that he was able to take part in drills Tuesday suggests that he could return on the early side of that estimate. The Giants have only three safeties (including Belton) on their initial 53-man roster, which could mean that they expect Belton back in time for Week 1.

    Published: Tue, Aug 30 at 5:31pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Remains out

    Belton (collarbone) has been ruled out for Sunday's preseason finale against the Jets, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Belton fractured his collarbone at the beginning of August, but he was able to avoid surgery, suggesting he could possibly return by the start of the regular season. However, the initial return timetable may have been a bit too optimistic as the rookie has remained sidelined throughout training camp. Once healthy, the 21-year-old could be in store for a solid depth role after impressing during the early stages of training camp.

    Published: Sun, Aug 28 at 9:00am by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't need surgery

    Giants head coach Brian Daboll said Tuesday that Belton (collarbone) won't need surgery and isn't certain to begin the year on injured reserve, Lance Meadow of SiriusXM reports.

    Analysis: Belton fractured his collarbone during Saturday's practice, but the team is holding out hope that the rookie fourth-round draft pick can recover quickly and be ready for the start of the regular season. That's far from a certainty, but Belton's ability to avoid surgery at least makes the scenario a possibility. The 21-year-old was making a strong impression in camp, per Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com, and he's been expected to open the campaign as the team's third safety.

    Published: Wed, Aug 3 at 12:00am by Rotowire.com
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  • Likely to miss 6-8 weeks

    Belton suffered a fractured collarbone and is expected to miss 6-8 weeks, Art Stapleton of The Record Sports reports.

    Analysis: Belton was seen wearing a sling Monday, but this update clarifies the nature and severity of his injury. The rookie safety's absence will likely linger into the regular season, and the Giants would need to keep Belton on their 53-man roster for him to be eligible to return in late September.

    Published: Mon, Aug 1 at 1:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Spotted with arm in sling

    Belton had his arm in a sling at Monday's practice, Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post reports.

    Analysis: It's unclear when Belton hurt his arm or how long he will need to wear a sling. Once healthy, the rookie fourth-round pick out of Iowa will compete with Julian Love for playing time at free safety.

    Published: Mon, Aug 1 at 9:33am by Rotowire.com
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2025 Fantasy Stats
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1@WAS,
L 6-21
2----3.00
2@DAL,
L 37-40
2----5.50
3KC,
L 9-22
2----2.00
4LAC,
W 21-18
2----3.50
5@NO,
L 14-26
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6PHI,
W 34-17
3--1-8.00
7@DEN,
L 32-33
6----8.00
8@PHI,
L 20-38
4----6.00
9SF,
L 24-34
4----9.50
10@CHI,
L 20-24
2----2.50
11GB,
L 20-27
5----6.00
12@DET,
L 27-34
4----7.50
13@NE,
L 15-33
51---9.50
14Bye-----0.00
15WAS,
L 21-29
41-2-12.00
16MIN,
L 13-16
4----5.00
17@LV,
W 34-10
3-1--8.00
18DAL,
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