Cornerback Sam Webb retires from Giants after four days
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 9:20 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Sam Webb has retired from football just four days after signing with the New York Giants. The cornerback played 14 snaps in the Giants' preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings before being placed on the NFL reserve/retired list. At 28, Webb has appeared in 36 NFL games across four seasons with the Las Vegas Raiders, Carolina Panthers, and Cleveland Browns. The Giants have faced significant cornerback injuries, prompting the team to seek additional help in that position. They recently learned that running back Dante Miller could also miss time due to injury.
- •Webb signed with the Giants on August 12 and retired on August 13.
- •He played in a preseason game against the Vikings on August 14.
- •The Giants are experiencing injuries to multiple cornerbacks.
- •Dante Miller may miss time with a groin injury.
- 9:20 PMYahoo Sports — Cornerback retires after 4 days with NY Giants
"New York is back in the market for cornerback help.
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