Giants release Najee Harris amid concerns over ground game roles
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 4:04 PM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
The New York Giants are releasing running back Najee Harris after five games with the team. Harris expressed dissatisfaction regarding the touch distribution in the ground game before the Giants' recent loss to the Saints. He had only gained 99 yards on 31 attempts and struggled in the last game with merely two yards on four carries. This decision may be linked to his critical remarks about his role and the running game. Harris, a former first-round pick, previously had four consecutive 1,000-yard seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers before facing injuries in his recent seasons.
- •Giants release running back Najee Harris after five games with the team.
- •Harris gained 99 yards on 31 carries with one start in New York.
- •He voiced concerns over his limited role before being cut.
- •Harris previously had four consecutive 1,000-yard seasons with the Steelers.
- •His release might signal changes in the Giants' running back strategy.
- 4:44 PMESPN — Source: Giants releasing Harris amid ongoing RB woes
- 3:22 PMYahoo Sports — Giants will release Najee Harris
"The Giants are releasing running back Najee Harris, a source told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Harris started Sunday's loss against the Saints but had just two yards on four carries.
"On Sunday, Giants running back Najee Harris expressed concern about the distribution of touches in the team's ground game.
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External links- ESPNOct 20, 2026, 4:44 PMSource: Giants releasing Harris amid ongoing RB woes
The Giants are releasing running back Najee Harris, a source told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Harris started Sunday's loss against the Saints but had just two yards on four carries.
- Yahoo SportsOct 20, 2026, 3:22 PMGiants will release Najee Harris
On Sunday, Giants running back Najee Harris expressed concern about the distribution of touches in the team's ground game.
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