New York Giants finalize roster with five notable player cuts
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Last updated Aug 31, 2026
The New York Giants established their initial 53-man roster on Sunday evening. General manager Joe Schoen and head coach John Harbaugh made several personnel decisions to set the lineup for the 2026 season. Among the players released were offensive lineman Lucas Patrick, who competed during training camp, and inside linebacker Darius Muasau. Other departures included wide receiver Dalen Cambre, linebacker Trace Ford, and safety Beau Brade. The team prioritized younger roster spots, including players such as Bryan Hudson, Jack Kelly, and Zaire Barnes, while managing limitations in the secondary. Management will likely attempt to move some released players to the practice squad as the team prepares for the upcoming regular season.
- •Lucas Patrick, Darius Muasau, Dalen Cambre, Trace Ford, and Beau Brade were released on Sunday.
- •The Giants prioritized roster spots for players including Bryan Hudson, Jack Kelly, and Zaire Barnes.
- •The team plans to evaluate the released players for potential practice squad assignments.
- •John Harbaugh and Joe Schoen oversaw the roster reductions to meet the 53-man limit.
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Biggest takeaways from 49ers final cuts and initial 53-man roster
- 1:00 AMUSA Today — Biggest takeaways from 49ers final cuts and initial 53-man roster - Niners Wire
- 12:41 AMYahoo Sports — 5 biggest surprises from the NY Giants’ final cuts
- 12:41 AMBig Blue View — 5 biggest surprises from the NY Giants’ final cuts - Big Blue View
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — 5 biggest surprise cuts from New York Giants' initial 53-man roster
"There was some oddity to the San Francisco 49ers' moves to get to their initial 53-man roster. Here are our takeaways.
"There was some oddity to the San Francisco 49ers' moves to get to their initial 53-man roster. Here are our takeaways.
"The New York Giants announced their initial 53-man roster on Sunday and these are the five biggest surprises.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 1:00 AMBiggest takeaways from 49ers final cuts and initial 53-man roster
There was some oddity to the San Francisco 49ers' moves to get to their initial 53-man roster. Here are our takeaways.
- USA TodayAug 31, 2026, 1:00 AMBiggest takeaways from 49ers final cuts and initial 53-man roster - Niners Wire
There was some oddity to the San Francisco 49ers' moves to get to their initial 53-man roster. Here are our takeaways.
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 12:41 AM5 biggest surprises from the NY Giants’ final cuts
Which moves did the NY Giants make in their final cuts that were the biggest surprises?
- Big Blue ViewAug 31, 2026, 12:41 AM5 biggest surprises from the NY Giants’ final cuts - Big Blue View
Which moves did the NY Giants make in their final cuts that were the biggest surprises?
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 11:00 PM5 biggest surprise cuts from New York Giants' initial 53-man roster
The New York Giants announced their initial 53-man roster on Sunday and these are the five biggest surprises.
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