Giants to release JuJu Smith-Schuster with Najee Harris signing
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 6:31 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
The Giants are reportedly releasing wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster to make room for running back Najee Harris. Harris's signing follows his prior tenure with Smith-Schuster at the Steelers during the 2021 season. Smith-Schuster joined the Giants earlier this summer but has been placed fourth on the depth chart and did not participate in the team's first preseason game. He previously recorded 33 catches for 345 yards and a touchdown while playing for the Chiefs last season.
- •Giants signed running back Najee Harris, leading to Smith-Schuster's release.
- •Smith-Schuster was a recent addition to the Giants this summer.
- •He was listed as a fourth-string receiver on the depth chart.
- •He did not play in the team's first preseason game.
- •Smith-Schuster previously played for the Chiefs and Steelers.
- 6:50 PMYahoo Sports — Former Steelers fan-favorite WR released after Giants sign Najee Harris
- 6:48 PMYahoo Sports — Roster move: Veteran WR JuJu Smith-Schuster released
- 6:31 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Giants to release JuJu Smith-Schuster
"The Giants are set to sign running back Najee Harris and his arrival will reportedly result in the departure of one of his former Steelers teammates from the NFC East team's roster.
"The Pittsburgh Steelers saw the New York Giants both sign and release one of their former players, including JuJu Smith-Schuster.
"The NY Giants release the veteran receiver to make room for Najee Harris
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 6:50 PMFormer Steelers fan-favorite WR released after Giants sign Najee Harris
The Pittsburgh Steelers saw the New York Giants both sign and release one of their former players, including JuJu Smith-Schuster.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 6:48 PMRoster move: Veteran WR JuJu Smith-Schuster released
The NY Giants release the veteran receiver to make room for Najee Harris
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 6:31 PMReport: Giants to release JuJu Smith-Schuster
The Giants are set to sign running back Najee Harris and his arrival will reportedly result in the departure of one of his former Steelers teammates from the NFC East team's roster.
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