Giants sign veteran linebacker Malik Harrison to the practice squad
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 8:28 PM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
The New York Giants signed veteran linebacker Malik Harrison to the practice squad on Thursday. Harrison joins the team after being released by the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. The 28-year-old defender previously played five seasons for current Giants head coach John Harbaugh while both were with the Baltimore Ravens. During his seven-year career, Harrison has recorded 215 tackles and two sacks over 87 appearances, including 43 starts. He has logged significant time on special teams throughout his tenure in the AFC North, totaling 1,716 snaps in that role. The team expects him to contribute early, likely focusing on special teams, with the possibility of an eventual promotion to the 53-man roster. A corresponding move to clear space on the practice squad roster has not yet been announced.
- •Malik Harrison joins the Giants practice squad following his release from the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- •The linebacker previously played five seasons for John Harbaugh with the Baltimore Ravens.
- •Harrison has 87 career games of experience, including 43 starts.
- •The team expects him to play a primary role on special teams.
- 9:03 PMYahoo Sports — Former Steelers LB Malik Harrison signs with Giants PS
- 8:28 PMYahoo Sports — New York Giants to sign free-agent linebacker with immediate impact in mind
- 7:57 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Giants to sign LB Malik Harrison to practice squad
- 7:47 PMYahoo Sports — New York Giants sign LB Malik Harrison to the practice squad
"New York Giants are set to sign free-agent linebacker Malik Harrison to their practice squad, with the veteran looking to contribute early. Harrison has seven years of NFL experience and has recorded 215 career tackles while making 43 starts.
"The Steelers released LB Malik Harrison due to lack of production and a bloated salary and he's now on the Giants practice squad.
"Giants head coach John Harbaugh is adding one of his former Ravens players to the team's practice squad.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 9:03 PMFormer Steelers LB Malik Harrison signs with Giants PS
The Steelers released LB Malik Harrison due to lack of production and a bloated salary and he's now on the Giants practice squad.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 8:28 PMNew York Giants to sign free-agent linebacker with immediate impact in mind
New York Giants are set to sign free-agent linebacker Malik Harrison to their practice squad, with the veteran looking to contribute early. Harrison has seven years of NFL experience and has recorded 215 career tackles while making 43 starts.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 7:57 PMReport: Giants to sign LB Malik Harrison to practice squad
Giants head coach John Harbaugh is adding one of his former Ravens players to the team's practice squad.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 7:47 PMNew York Giants sign LB Malik Harrison to the practice squad
The New York Giants added veteran LB Malik Harrison to the practice squad.
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