New York Giants release eight players as roster cuts commence
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 10:57 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
The New York Giants released eight players on August 29 as part of their progress toward finalizing a 53-man roster by the NFL's deadline on August 30. The cut players include cornerback Ugo Amadi, running back Damon Bankston, and tight end Josiah Deguara. The Giants completed their preseason with a 23-6 victory over the Jets just prior to these moves. Head coach John Harbaugh indicated that further decisions regarding the roster are imminent. In addition, the Giants acquired defensive lineman C.J. Okoye from Baltimore in exchange for a future draft pick. The team will begin its regular season on September 13 against the Dallas Cowboys.
- •Giants released eight players as roster cuts begin
- •Notable cuts include Ugo Amadi and Damon Bankston
- •Giants finished preseason with a 23-6 win over Jets
- •More roster decisions are expected before deadline
- •C.J. Okoye acquired from Baltimore for a draft pick
- 11:35 PMYahoo Sports — NY Giants cut 8, including a playoff receiver
- 11:15 PMNBCSports.com — Giants cut eight, including WR Isaiah Hodgins - NBC Sports
- 11:13 PMYahoo Sports — Giants cut eight, including WR Isaiah Hodgins
- 10:57 PMYahoo Sports — New York Giants release 8 as 53-man roster cuts begin
"The New York Giants released eight players on Saturday evening as their 53-man roster cuts begin.
"The NY Giants cut a former key piece of their offense as they trim their roster to 53 men
"The Giants have begun reducing their roster to 53 players.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 11:35 PMNY Giants cut 8, including a playoff receiver
The NY Giants cut a former key piece of their offense as they trim their roster to 53 men
- NBCSports.comAug 29, 2026, 11:15 PMGiants cut eight, including WR Isaiah Hodgins - NBC Sports
The Giants have begun reducing their roster to 53 players.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 11:13 PMGiants cut eight, including WR Isaiah Hodgins
The Giants have begun reducing their roster to 53 players.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 10:57 PMNew York Giants release 8 as 53-man roster cuts begin
The New York Giants released eight players on Saturday evening as their 53-man roster cuts begin.
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