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Improves in fourth campaign Belton concluded the 2025-26 regular season with 120 tackles (including 2.0 sacks), five defensed passes (including an interception) and three forced fumbles over 17 contests.

Impact Belton began the campaign as a rotational defensive back, but he started nine of New York's final 10 games. That helped the 2022 fourth-round draft pick more than double his previous career-high mark for tackles in a season, and the three forced fumbles were also a career best. Belton doesn't grade out as an elite defender, but he buoyed his value to the Giants by thriving on special teams. He's slated to become a free agent, and it's unclear if New York will attempt to bring him back.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

S Dane Belton on intercepting Geno Smith in 4th quarter Safety Dane Belton speaks to the media Sunday after the Giants' Week 17 win over the Raiders.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • GIANTS.COM

Dane Belton picks off Geno Smith | Giants vs. Raiders Highlights Safety Dane Belton intercepts the pass from Raiders quarterback Geno Smith and returns it 32 yards.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • GIANTS.COM

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

Impact 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 Sunday's matchup versus the Raiders.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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).

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Can't-Miss Play: Dane Belton's hit-stick tackle forces Broncos into turnover on downs at goal line New York Giants safety Dane Belton demolishes Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton to keep Broncos out of the end zone on fourth-an...

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • NFL.COM

Dane Belton picks up big 4th down stop | Giants vs. Broncos Highlights Safety Dane Belton hits wide receiver Courtland Sutton at the line of scrimmage to keep the Broncos out of the end zone on 4th and goal.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • GIANTS.COM

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.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

New York Giants' Michael Ghobrial lauds Dane Belton: 'Playing at Pro Bowl level' New York Giants special teams coordinator Michael Ghobrial doesn't want Dane Belton overlooked, pointing out that he's "playing at a Pro Bow...

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Highlights: Best of Dane Belton's 2025 campaign Watch Dane Belton's top plays from the 2025 season (so far).

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • GIANTS.COM

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

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

STC Michael Ghobrial on Dane Belton's impact Special teams coordinator Michael Ghobrial speaks to the media Thursday from the Quest Diagnostics Training Center.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • GIANTS.COM

Dane Belton forces the fumble | Giants vs. Eagles Highlights Safety Dane Belton forces a fumble against the Philadelphia Eagles.

OCTOBER 10, 2025 • GIANTS.COM

Giants Huddle | Safeties On this episode of the Giants Huddle podcast, John Schmeelk is joined by the Giants safeties, including Tyler Nubin, Jevón Holland, and Dane...

JULY 23, 2025 • GIANTS.COM

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...

Impact 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. Nubin was a standout as a rookie and should be healthy by the beginning of training camp, but Belton -- who will be in the final year of his rookie contract -- could be given an opportunity to earn a starting role opposite him if Jason Pinnock departs in free agency.

JANUARY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dane Belton intercepts Joe Flacco | Giants vs. Colts Highlights Safety Dane Belton intercepts Colts quarterback Joe Flacco's pass in the red zone.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • GIANTS.COM

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