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The NFL released its 2012 preseason schedule on Wednesday, and the defending Super Bowl champion New York Giants will open their preseason at the Jacksonville Jaguars during Week 1.
The Giants will make their first national television appearance on Aug. 24 at home against the Chicago Bears. The game will be shown on CBS.
The Giants' preseason also includes a meeting with the New York Jets during Week 2 and concludes with a Super Bowl rematch against the New England Patriots.
The entire New York Giants Preseason schedule 2012 follows:
Week 1 (Aug 9-13): at Jacksonville Jaguars
Week 2 (Aug. 16-20): at New York Jets
Week 3 (Aug. 23-26): vs. Chicago Bears at 8 p.m. on Aug. 24
Week 4 (Aug. 29-30): vs. New England Patriots
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