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Giants release Jason Sanders, sign Juju Smith-Schuster

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 5:22 PM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Giants release Jason Sanders, sign Juju Smith-Schuster
Summary

The New York Giants cut All-Pro kicker Jason Sanders to create a roster spot for Super Bowl champion wide receiver Juju Smith-Schuster. This announcement came on June 2, 2026. Sanders had been the most experienced kicker for the Giants, converting 84.6% of his field goal attempts during his career, including 90.2% in the 2024 season. His release follows a season missed due to injury, prompting the team to explore younger kicker options. Ben Sauls and Dominic Zvada, both undrafted, remain on the roster as the Giants head into the upcoming season.

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  • •Giants signed Juju Smith-Schuster on June 2, 2026.
  • •Jason Sanders had a career field goal percentage of 84.6%.
  • •Sanders missed the entire 2025 season due to injury.
  • •Ben Sauls and Dominic Zvada are the remaining kickers on the roster.
  • •Smith-Schuster joins a crowded group of wide receivers.
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  • 5:22 PMYahoo Sports — Giants part ways with All-Pro kicker to sign Super Bowl champion WR
What they're saying
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New York is taking a different path in the kicking game.

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