New York Giants place cornerback Korie Black on injured reserve

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Last updated Aug 31, 2026

New York Giants place cornerback Korie Black on injured reserve
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The New York Giants placed cornerback Korie Black on the Reserve/Injured list with a designation to return following a groin injury. The injury occurred during the team's preseason finale against the New York Jets. This move allows the organization to retain the second-year player while clearing space on the 53-man roster. Black, a 2025 seventh-round draft pick out of Oklahoma State, will miss at least the first four games of the regular season. He appeared in 184 defensive snaps during his rookie campaign and recorded 18 tackles with one pass defensed. Before the injury, Black performed well during the preseason, leading the defense with four passes defensed. The Giants are moving forward with a cornerback group that includes Paulson Adebo, Dru Phillips, Greg Newsome II, Deonte Banks, Colton Hood, and Nic Jones.

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  • Korie Black suffered a groin injury in the preseason finale against the New York Jets.
  • The designation to return requires Black to miss at least four regular season games.
  • Black was a seventh-round selection in the 2025 NFL Draft out of Oklahoma State.
  • The Giants are carrying six other cornerbacks on the active roster.
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  • 12:37 PMYahoo SportsNew York Giants have designated CB Korie Black for return
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New York Giants CB Korie Black was placed on the Reserve/Injured list with a designation to return.

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