Giants release Jason Sanders, sign JuJu Smith-Schuster
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 3:52 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
The New York Giants released kicker Jason Sanders to clear space for wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster on June 2, 2026. Sanders was struggling during the Giant's offseason activities, facing competition from young kickers Ben Sauls and Dominic Zvada. This move is part of head coach John Harbaugh's strategy to revamp the special teams unit, which has seen other releases, including veteran long-snapper Zach Triner. The Giants now have a young kicking group as they prepare for the upcoming season.
- •Jason Sanders released by Giants on June 2, 2026.
- •JuJu Smith-Schuster signs with the Giants, prompting the move.
- •Sanders struggled during offseason practices amid swirling winds.
- •Giants now have Ben Sauls and Dominic Zvada as kickers.
- •Veteran long-snapper Zach Triner also released recently.
- 3:52 PMYahoo Sports — PK Jason Sanders released by Giants to make room for JuJu Smith-Schuster
"The Giants release the veteran kicker, making room for WR JuJu Smith-Schuster.
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