November 28, 2021; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) intercepts a pass intended for Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Quez Watkins (16) at MetLife Stadium.
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The New York Giants are reducing their roster from 90 in the preseason to the 53-man limit for the regular season. The deadline to do so is Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET.
They began the process on Monday by releasing 12 players, which meant they had to release another 25 players on Tuesday.
Among the most notable firings on Monday was former fifth-round draft pick and offensive lineman Marcus McKethan, who appeared in 16 games last season as the Giants unsuccessfully attempted to assemble one of the weakest offensive lines in NFL history, allowing 85 sacks on the year.
Four other players released had regular playing time in the NFL on their resumes. Running back Joshua Kelley, defensive tackle Timmy Horne – who played in one game for the Giants last season – and cornerbacks Christian Holmes and Breon Borders were released Monday.
On Tuesday, one of the biggest names Big Blue cut was veteran cornerback Darnay Holmes. The 26-year-old played 54 games for the Giants over four seasons, including 16 last season, in which he set a career-high with two interceptions.
Wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins, who played a key role in the Giants’ second half of the postseason two years ago, was also released Tuesday after catching just 21 passes for 230 yards and three touchdowns last year. Veteran receiver Allen Robinson also did not make the 53-man roster.
However, head coach Brian Daboll will enter the 2024 season with three quarterbacks, as Tommy DeVito makes the roster behind backup Drew Lock and starter Daniel Jones.
The full list, which will be updated throughout the day, is as follows:
New York Giants notable cuts list for 2024
- Ayir Asante, WR
- Kyler Baugh, DT
- Darrian Beavers, LB
- Breon Borders, CB
- Lawrence Cager, TE
- KJ Cloyd, LB
- Tamon Fox, EDGE
- Tre Herndon, CB
- Isaiah Hodgins, WR
- Christian Holmes, CB
- Darnay Holmes, CB
- Timmy Horne, DT
- Clayton Isbell, S
- John Jilles, WR
- Alex Johnson, DB
- Jacob Johnson, FB
- Marcellus Johnson, OL
- Joshua Kelley, RB
- Trey Kiser, LB
- Lorenzo Lingard, RB
- Marcus McKethan, OL
- Dante Miller, RB
- Ovie Oghouto, EDGE
- Allen Robison, WR
- Jack Stoll, TE
- Jonathan Sutherland, S
The Giants’ expected squad consists of 53 players
- Quarterback: Daniel Jones, Drew Lock, Tommy DeVito
- Running back: Devin Singletary, Tyrone Tracy, Eric Gray
- Wide receiver: Bryce Ford-Wheaton, Jalin Hyatt, Malik Nabers, Gunner Olszewski, Wan’Dale Robinson, Darius Slayton
- Tight end: Daniel Bellinger, Theo Johnson, Chris Manhertz
- Offensive line: Jermaine Eluemunor, Josh Ezeudu, Jake Kubas Evan Neal, John Runyan, Austin Schlottman, John Michael Schmitz, Aaron Stinnie, Andrew Thomas, Greg Van Roten
- Defense line: Elijah Chatman, DJ Davidson, Dexter Lawrence, Rakeem Nunez-Roches, Jordon Riley
- Full-back: Boogie Basham, Brian Burns, Azeez Ojulari, Kayvon Thibodeaux, Benton Whitley
- Centre-back: Matthew Adams, Carter Coughlin, Dyontae Johnson, Micah McFadden, Darius Muasau, Bobby Okereke
- Corner: Deonte Banks, Cor’Dale Flott, Tre Hawkins, Nick McCloud, Dru Phillips, Isaiah Simmons
- Security: Dane Belton, Tyler Nubin, Jason Pinnock
- Special teams: Graham Gano, Jamie Gillan, Casey Kreiter
