Giants make no waiver claims as Patriots acquire Darius Muasau

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Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Giants make no waiver claims as Patriots acquire Darius Muasau
Summary

The New York Giants were not awarded any players from the waiver wire following the league-wide roster cutdown to 53 players. Despite holding the fifth position in the waiver priority order, the team added no new players before the 1:00 p.m. ET deadline. Former linebacker Darius Muasau, a 2024 sixth-round pick, departed the organization after the New England Patriots claimed him off waivers. Muasau appeared in 27 games for the Giants over the past two seasons, recording 106 tackles and one interception. The Giants will maintain their fifth-place waiver priority for the first three weeks of the regular season based on their draft position from the previous cycle. As the team fills its 17-man practice squad, the front office has yet to confirm if claims were submitted for players eventually acquired by other franchises.

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By the Numbers
  • The New York Giants did not receive any players via the waiver wire.
  • The New England Patriots successfully claimed former Giants linebacker Darius Muasau.
  • Muasau played 27 games for the Giants after being drafted in the sixth round in 2024.
  • The Giants hold the fifth waiver priority spot for the first three weeks of the season.
  • The team is currently finalizing its 17-man practice squad roster.
Latest Updates
  • 6:13 PMYahoo SportsNo waiver claims for Giants
  • 6:07 PMYahoo SportsNew York Giants awarded no waiver claims; Darius Muasau to Patriots
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The New York Giants were awarded no players from the waiver wire while a former draft pick was claimed by the Patriots.

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