Giants claim DL Ben Barten off waivers from Jets

The Giants have claimed defensive lineman Ben Barten off waivers, as confirmed by the NFL's transaction report. Barten was previously with the team before being waived at the start of training camp, later signing with the Jets on August 1. After the Jets released him on Tuesday, he returns to New York. The player, who went undrafted out of Wisconsin this year, recorded 24 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, and a sack during his final college season.

• 9:55 AMYahoo Sports — New York Giants claim DT Ben Barten off waivers from Jets
• 9:06 PMYahoo Sports — Giants claim DL Ben Barten off waivers