NEW YORK CITY — The New York Giants will look to improve on an 11-win season in which they suffered a disappointing early playoff loss this year, and it all starts in the preseason. Much of last year's team will return to the field for the G-Men in 2017, including franchise quarterback Eli Manning. Superstar wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. will also command a lot of attention this preseason, as the underpaid star has been lobbying for a new contract.

Here is what you need to know about the Jets' 2017 preseason:

The Giants will face off against crosstown rivals the New York Jets in the annual "Snoopy Bowl" at MetLife stadium during the preseason's third week. The Giants will also play the Pittsburgh Steelers, Cleveland Browns and the defending Super Bowl champion New England Patriots.

Giants preseason games will be carried on the team's TV and radio affiliates, which means fans can tune into the games on Fox and WFAN 660 AM and 101.9 FM.

Fans with subscriptions to NFL Game Pass have also been able to stream preseason games online in past seasons.

Getting to MetLife Stadium:

Want to check out this Giants squad in person? Getting to MetLife Stadium from New York City can be tricky, but Patch is here to help.

The easiest way to get to the stadium is by taking public transportation. By taking public transportation to the game you can avoid the headache-inducing Lincoln Tunnel and New Jersey Turnpike.

New Jersey Transit runs trains from Secaucus Junction directly to MetLife Stadium. New Yorkers should catch Metro North Railroad from Grand Central Station to Secaucus Junction and transfer to New Jersey Transit.

Key roster moves:



This year's Giants squad shouldn't look too much different than last year's. After adding significant free agents during the 2016 offseason efforts were taken this year to preserve the roster and add unproven young talent through the draft.

The Giants biggest offseason move is one they didn't make. The team picked up a fourth-year option on Odell Beckham Jr.'s contract instead of hammering out a long-term extension. The move means Beckham — who's made the pro bowl in his first three seasons — will be paid just more than $1.8 million this season.

Keeping Beckham underpaid helps the Giants in terms of contract flexibility, but it could lead to an eventual contract dispute with one of the team's most talented players.

Additions:

WR Brandon Marshall: Acquired in free agency.

QB Geno Smith: Acquired in free agency.

TE Evan Engram: First round draft pick.

RB Wayne Gallman: Fourth round draft pick.

K Mike Nugent: Acquired in free agency.

Losses:

WR Victor Cruz

RB Rashad Jennings

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