With the NFL 53-man roster deadline set for 4 PM on Saturday, changes will be made across the league to trim the roster down. Empire Sports Media has you covered with all of the New York Giants’ cuts leading up to the deadline.
For a look at our projected 53-man roster, check it out here!
New York Giants cut tracker:
DB: Dravon Askew-Henry
The former XFL standout had a solid camp but simply cannot contribute at the cornerback position in a starting way. An unfortunate release but one that most saw coming.
OT: Eric Smith
The Giants needed to trim their offensive line numbers and Eric Smith was always a cut candidate. It’s possible he lands on the practice squad as depth.
CB: KeiVarae Russell
A late addition to the roster, he didn’t do enough to impress in limited time.
DT: Chris Slayton
Slotted in behind RJ McIntosh, Slayton was always the odd-man-out.
TE: Garrett Dickerson
There simply wasn’t enough room on the roster for Dickerson after the Giants signed Levin Toilolo this offseason.
CB: Grant Haley
The reserve corner never was able to find his footing in coverage but was solid against the run. I believe the Giants will add him to the PS if he clears waivers.
CB: Prince Smith
Smith was always a long-shot to make the roster, but as a UDFA corner, he could be a high upside option who earns a spot on the practice squad.
QB: Alex Tanney
The Giants have several QBs on the roster, including Daniel Jones, Colt McCoy, and Cooper Rush, Tanney’s time in blue was inevitably coming to an end.
DL Niko Lalo
As an undrafted free agent, Lalo had a tall mountain to climb to gain a roster spot, there’s a potential for practice squad landing.
LS: Carson Tinker
Tinker was signed this week to come in and provide some last-second competition alongside Casey Kreiter, but the former Bronco held down the fort.
WR: Austin Mack
Mack had a solid camp coming out of Ohio State but the WR room is simply too crowded. He’s a big practice squad candidate.
RB: Tavien Feaster
A last-second add before Thursday’s scrimmage, Feaster was always a long-shot to make the roster.
LB: Ryan Connelly
This is a strange one. Connelly looked great last season in a small sample size, but the Giants must have seen a vast regression after tearing his ACL against Washington.
WR: Johnny Holton
Holton was signed as a potential replacement for gunner Cody Core, but his release tells us all we need to know.
QB: Cooper Rush
Rush was claimed on waivers from the Cowboys, and knowing Garrett’s system was a plus. Unfortunately, he was the odd man out. The Giants will stick with two QBs.
WR: Chris WilliamsonÂ
One of the Giants’ 7th round picks, he must have looked spotty to not earn a roster spot. Ultimately, one of the four seventh-rounders was going to receive the ax.
WR: Alex Bachman
Bachman made a serious push for a roster spot, but there simply wasn’t enough room for him.
WR: Derrick DillonÂ
WR: Binjimen Victor
TE: Eric TomlinsonÂ
OL: Jon HalapioÂ
OL: Tyler Haycraft
OL: Kyle MurphyÂ
DT: Daylon Mack
LB: Josiah Tauaefa
S: Montre Hartage
CB: Brandon Williams
CB: Jarren William
CB: Prince Smith, Jr
WR: David Sills (fracture foot, placed on IR)