EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — The Giants have begun the process of trimming their roster down to the 53-man regular-season limit by releasing 12 players. The group includes a former draft pick, 2022 fifth-round offensive lineman Marcus McKethan.
Running back Joshua Kelley, cornerbacks Breon Borders and Christian Holmes and defensive tackle Timmy Horne were the other players with NFL experience cut from the roster. Kelley was signed 10 days ago after playing four seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers. Borders joined the team on July 28 after playing for 11 teams. Holmes spent two seasons in Washington before being claimed off waivers to the Giants on August 5.
Horne and safety Jonathan Sutherland were released/injured. Horne suffered a torn Achilles on the first play of last night. He played in one game for the Giants last season.
The other players waived are wide receiver Ayir Asante, defensive tackle Kyler Baugh, safety Clayton Isbell, wide receiver John Jiles, linebacker Trey Kiser and running back Lorenzo Lingard.
After these changes, the Giants have 78 players remaining, plus kicker Jude McAtamney, who will receive an international exemption, and must reduce their roster by another 25 players by 4 p.m. Tuesday.
