Giants place Roy Robertson-Harris on IR, sign two defensive backs
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 6:21 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
The New York Giants placed defensive lineman Roy Robertson-Harris on injured reserve on August 5, 2026, following an Achilles injury sustained during offseason workouts. Initially listed on the physically unable to perform list, his IR designation rules him out for the season. The Giants also waived wide receiver Beaux Collins, who will revert to IR if unclaimed. To fill the roster holes, they signed defensive backs David Long and D.J. James, both of whom have previous NFL experience.
- •Roy Robertson-Harris is ruled out for the season.
- •Giants waived Beaux Collins with an injury designation.
- •David Long has played 86 games in the NFL.
- •D.J. James played one game for the Patriots last season.
- •Roster adjustments occur just ahead of the upcoming season.
- 6:21 PMYahoo Sports — Roster news: NY Giants place DT Roy Robertson-Harris on injured reserve
- 5:51 PMYahoo Sports — Giants put Roy Robertson-Harris on IR, sign two players
"Giants defensive lineman Roy Robertson-Harris tore his Achilles during the team's offseason program, but they put him on the physically unable to perform list rather than injured reserve to open training camp.
"DT Roy Robertson-Harris won’t be making a comeback for the NY Giants this year.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 6:21 PMRoster news: NY Giants place DT Roy Robertson-Harris on injured reserve
DT Roy Robertson-Harris won’t be making a comeback for the NY Giants this year.
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 5:51 PMGiants put Roy Robertson-Harris on IR, sign two players
Giants defensive lineman Roy Robertson-Harris tore his Achilles during the team's offseason program, but they put him on the physically unable to perform list rather than injured reserve to open training camp.
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