League: NFL Sport: Football Country: United States Category: Scores & Results

John Harbaugh explains roster decisions for the New York Giants

SNY.tv • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 11:39 PM

Last updated Aug 31, 2026

John Harbaugh explains roster decisions for the New York Giants

Summary

Head coach John Harbaugh addressed the composition of the New York Giants' initial 53-man roster following the final preseason game. The team retained veteran Odell Beckham Jr., who Harbaugh stated earned his position through his performance during camp. Braxton Berrios, initially released, has been signed to the practice squad with the expectation that he will serve as the primary punt returner upon his return to the active roster. The running back group includes Cam Skattebo, Najee Harris, Tyrone Tracy Jr., and Devin Singletary. Rookie kicker Dominic Zvada secured the starting role after a successful preseason performance. Additionally, Nic Jones was kept as the team's sixth cornerback due to his versatility, while Art Green was waived with an injury settlement.

Source Links

SNY.tv Yahoo Sports

Status Watch

•Odell Beckham Jr. earns a spot on the 53-man roster for his 13th NFL season.
•Braxton Berrios joins the practice squad but is expected to rejoin the active roster soon.
•Dominic Zvada wins the kicking competition after converting all three preseason field goals.
•Running back room features four players including Cam Skattebo and Najee Harris.
•Nic Jones remains on the roster for his versatility at cornerback and safety.

Latest Updates

1:36 PMSNY.tv — Giants Roster Breakdown: A look at John Harbaugh's group heading into 2026 NFL season - SNY
11:39 PMYahoo Sports — John Harbaugh breaks down decisions made on Giants' initial 53-man roster

What they're saying

"
Following Monday's practice, head coach John Harbaugh was asked about the difficult decisions the Giants made as they put together their initial 53-man roster.
— Yahoo Sports