Updated Aug. 31, 2026, 3:49 p.m. ET
The New York Giants will begin signing players to the practice squad after the waiver period ends on Monday at 1:00 p.m. ET. All NFL teams can carry 16 players on their practice squad during the 2026 season. Some will have 17, with a roster exemption designated for International Player Pathway players.
The Giants made 38 total transactions over the weekend, but many of those who were released will return to East Rutherford on the practice squad to start the 2026 season.
Once the practice squad is filled, the initial 53-man roster will turn into a complete 69-player (or 70, if an international player is retained) team for general manager Joe Schoen and head coach John Harbaugh.
Follow along as Giants Wire tracks all the additions made to the practice squad on Monday.
As the Giants head out to practice, their remaining practice squad signings for the day include linebackers Chandler Martin and Trace Ford, defensive lineman Ben Barten, cornerback JT Woods, and offensive lineman Ryan Scherneke.
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The Giants are re-signing wide receiver Jalin Hyatt to their practice squad.
Gray returning on an exemption
Offensive lineman Jarrod Gray is signing to the Giants’ practice squad but will not count against the 16-player limit (international exemption).
The Giants are signing quarterback Jake Haener to their practice squad over Brandon Allen.
As expected, the Giants are re-signing wide receiver Braxton Berrios to the practice squad.
3 more players re-signing to practice squad
In addition to wide receiver Dalen Cambre, fullback Grant Finley, defensive lineman Josh Tupou, and safety Raheem Layne are re-signing to the Giants’ practice squad.
Dalen Cambre intends to re-sign
If wide receiver Dalen Cambre clears waivers, he intends to re-sign to the Giants’ practice squad.
When can the Giants start officially signing practice squad players?
The claiming period for players placed on waivers expires at 1:00 p.m. ET on Monday. Teams can start forming the practice squad immediately after.
Who did the Giants release over the weekend?
Terminated, Vested Veterans, All Contracts
QB Brandon AllenWR Braxton BerriosTE Tanner ConnerDL Marlon DavidsonOLB Khalid KareemS Raheem LayneOL Evan NealOL Lucas PatrickDL Josh TupouCB Ugo AmadiTE Josiah DeguaraDL Leki FotuWR Isaiah HodginsOL Brenden Jaimes
Waived, No Recall
DL Anquin Barnes Jr.DL Ben BartenS Beau BradeWR Dalen CambreFB Grant FinleyOLB Trace FordWR Xavier GipsonRB Eric GrayOL Jarrod GrayQB Jake HaenerWR Jalin HyattOL Jake KubasLB Chandler MartinLB Darius MuasauOLB Caleb MurphyDL Zaach PickensOL Ryan ScherneckeS J.T. WoodsRB Damon BankstonLB Anfernee OrjiWR Kobe Prentice
Waived, Injury Settlement
Reserve/Injured / Designated for Return
Giants initial 53-man roster
The Giants set their initial 53-man roster on Sunday. It is subject to change starting Monday.
