The New York Giants have spent the last week tirelessly tinkering with the back end of their 90-man roster, and that trend continued on Thursday.
Head coach Brian Daboll announced that the team has signed running back Joshua Kelley.
Kelly, 26, was selected in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Chargers and played 54 games with the team, including four starts.
Over the course of his four-year career, Kelly rushed for 1,148 yards and six touchdowns, averaging 3.6 yards per carry, and caught 50 passes for 319 yards.
In addition to his offensive abilities, Kelly also played several roles on special teams and was active as a kickoff returner, but was ineffective in that role.
In a corresponding roster move, the Giants placed safety Elijah Riley on the injured list (IR). He will miss the season unless the two sides reach an agreement on the injury.
These moves were the last in a period of excitement that lasted for days.
Squad changes 8/15
Signing a free agent:
▪️RB Joshua Kelley
▪️ DB Raheem Layne
▪️ DB Jonathan SutherlandReleased:
▪️ DB Jalen MillsReserve/Injured:
▪️ DB Elijah RileyTraded:
▪️ DL Jordan Phillips📰: https://t.co/qTCeC4D0dE pic.twitter.com/JSg1Se0hAZ
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Many of these players are unlikely to make the initial 53-man roster, but could be brought back to the practice squad.
