New York Giants Reduce Roster to 53 Players

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Sep 052020
 
Ryan Connelly, New York Giants (September 22, 2019)

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NEW YORK GIANTS REDUCE ROSTER TO 53 PLAYERS…
On Saturday, in order to meet the NFL’s 53-man roster limit, the New York Giants made the following 29 roster moves:

Waived or contracts terminated:

  • QB Cooper Rush
  • QB Alex Tanney
  • RB Tavien Feaster
  • RB Sandro Platzgummer
  • WR Johnny Holton
  • WR Alex Bachman
  • WR Derrick Dillon
  • WR Austin Mack
  • WR Binjimen Victor
  • TE Eric Tomlinson
  • TE Garrett Dickerson
  • OL Jon Halapio
  • OL Eric Smith
  • OL Tyler Haycraft
  • OL Kyle Murphy
  • DL Chris Slayton (2019 7th-round pick)
  • DL Daylon Mack
  • DL Niko Lalos
  • LB Ryan Connelly (2019 5th-round pick)
  • LB Josiah Tauaefa
  • CB Grant Haley
  • CB Brandon Williams
  • CB Dravon Askew-Henry
  • CB KeiVarae Russell
  • CB Jarren Williams
  • CB Prince Smith
  • CB/S Chris Williamson (2020 7th-round pick)
  • S Montre Hartage (waived/injured with hamstring injury)
  • LS Carson Tinker

On Friday, the Giants also placed WR David Sills (fractured right foot) on Injured Reserve. Players placed on Injured Reserve before the cut-down date are done for the season.

WHAT’S UP NEXT…
The Giants will establish their 16-man Practice Squad on Sunday. The players are off on Sunday and return to practice on Monday.

Joe Judge Assesses the Scrimmage; Giants Roster Moves

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Aug 302020
 
Saquon Barkley and Leonard Williams, New York Giants (August 28, 2020)

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AUGUST 30, 2020 NEW YORK GIANTS TRAINING CAMP MEDIA PRACTICE NOTES…
Some snippets from various media and team sources:

  • Light 90-minute, jogging-speed practice on Sunday with players in shorts and helmets. Practice focused mainly on situational work.

INJURY REPORT…
Safety Xavier McKinney (left foot fracture), linebacker David Mayo (torn meniscus in left knee), safety Jaquarius Landrews (unknown), and tight end Rysen John (unknown) did not practice.

ROSTER MOVES…
The Giants have signed cornerbacks KeiVarae Russell and Brandon Williams.

The 26-year old, 5’11”, 196-pound Russell was originally drafted in the 3rd round of the 2016 NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs. He has spent time with the Chiefs (2016), Cincinnati Bengals (2016-2018), and Los Angeles Chargers (2019). Russell has only played in 20 regular-season games with one start, accruing just 21 tackles and two pass defenses and one interception. He did not play in 2019.

The 27-year old, 6’0”, 200-pound Williams was originally drafted in the 3rd round of the 2016 NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals. In four seasons with the Cardinals, Williams played in 45 regular-season games with three starts, accruing 38 tackles and five pass defenses. He missed all of 2019 with a shoulder injury. Williams has mainly played on special teams.

To make room for Russell and Williams, the Giants waived running back Javon Leake and Christian Angulo, two undrafted rookie free agents the team signed after the 2020 NFL Draft.

HEAD COACH JOE JUDGE…
The transcript of Joe Judge’s press conference on Sunday is available in The Corner Forum while the video is available at YouTube.

WHAT’S UP NEXT…
The New York Giants practice Monday afternoon (12:30-2:30PM). Head Coach Joe Judge and select players will address the media after practice.