Giants Releasing Super Bowl Champion to Make Room for Najee Harris
Summary
The New York Giants will release wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster to make room for running back Najee Harris, who recently signed a one-year contract. Harris has recovered from an injury and will compete for playing time in a running back group with several other players.Key Facts
- The Giants are releasing JuJu Smith-Schuster, a veteran wide receiver.
- Najee Harris, a running back, signed a one-year deal with the Giants.
- Harris is 28 years old and has recovered from an Achilles injury.
- Harris rushed for over 1,000 yards in each of his first four NFL seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- The Giants’ running back group also includes Cam Skattebo, Tyrone Tracy Jr., and Devin Singletary.
- Wide receiver options battling for roles include Darnell Mooney, Calvin Austin III, Braxton Berrios, Odell Beckham Jr., Malik Nabers, and Darius Slayton.
- The Giants did not owe Smith-Schuster any guaranteed money after signing Harris.
- The team will assess player depth at wide receiver and running back during the rest of training camp.
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