Giants evaluate potential roster upgrades after NFL cut deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 1:05 AM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026

The New York Giants reached their 53-player roster limit Sunday following the NFL mandated cut deadline. General manager Joe Schoen continues to evaluate personnel moves as the team prepares for their September 13 season opener against the Dallas Cowboys. The Giants hold the fifth priority for waiver claims, trailing the Raiders, Jets, Cardinals, and Titans. Any waiver claims for players with three years of experience or fewer must be processed by Monday at 1:00 p.m. Veterans released during the roster reduction are free to sign with any franchise immediately. Potential targets for the team include defensive linemen McKinnley Jackson, Rayshaun Benny, and Jay'Viar Suggs, as well as outside linebacker Adisa Isaac.
- •The New York Giants finalized their 53-man roster on Sunday.
- •The team holds the fifth priority for waiver claims this week.
- •Waiver claims for players with three or fewer years of experience begin Monday.
- •Potential targets include McKinnley Jackson, Rayshaun Benny, Adisa Isaac, and Jay'Viar Suggs.
- •The Giants open the regular season on September 13 against the Dallas Cowboys.
- 1:05 AMYahoo Sports — NY Giants could target these cut players after NFL roster deadline
"The Giants reached 53 players, but roster upgrades could still come through NFL waivers and free-agent signings.
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