New York Giants: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Giants Cut Najee Harris After Frustrating Start in New York

The New York Giants are moving on from veteran running back Najee Harris after a disappointing start to his tenure with the organization. The decision, reported Tuesday, October 20, comes just two days after Harris publicly expressed frustration with his limited role in the team’s offense.

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The Giants’ Biggest Fix vs. Texans Starts on the Ground

The New York Giants are ranked 19th in the NFL in run offense through six weeks. But they have not been anywhere near good enough in that facet. So the Giants’ main fix needs to come in their run attack or else they risk falling to .500 against the Houston Texans.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 20

Giants Make Defensive Change After Giving Up 34 Points in Saints Loss

The New York Giants have released veteran linebacker Jihad Ward after just two appearances during his second stint with the franchise. NFL Network insider Mike Garafolo reported the move Tuesday, two days after New York surrendered 34 points in a loss to the New Orleans Saints.

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The 'Active multi-rushing-TD leaders' quiz

How many of the active NFL players to rush for multiple touchdowns on at least four occasions can you name in five minutes?

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NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 20

Russell Wilson Announces Career Move Amid NFL Season

The former NFL quarterback Russell Wilson has been busy since announcing his retirement from the NFL this past summer. Wilson and his wife, Ciara, announced on Tuesday that they are co-owners of QALO, a health-tracking wearables company.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Najee Harris News / Larry Brown Sports / October 20

Giants release former first-round pick after five games

Najee Harris’ time with the New York Giants has come to an end after he appeared in just five games this season. On Tuesday, the Giants released Harris, via Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

Najee Harris News / Field Level Media / October 20

Report: Giants releasing RB Najee Harris after complaint about role

The New York Giants reportedly are releasing running back Najee Harris on Tuesday, two days after he was critical of his role in the backfield. NFL Network reported the news on Harris after his four-carry, 2-yard performance in New York's 34-27 loss to the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.

New York Giants News / Athlon Sports / October 20

Giants Week 7 Power Rankings Index: Giants Slip Slightly After Loss to Saints

New York Giants fans may feel better about their quarterback situation, but the team took a dip in NFL power rankings unveiled Tuesday. Still, national pundits didn’t ding the Giants as drastically as expected for their 34-27 loss to the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.

New York Giants News / Viral Sports News / October 20

New York Giants Officially Release Veteran Pass Rusher

The New York Giants’ search for immediate edge-rush depth after Brian Burns’ season-ending ACL tear brought them full circle with a familiar name, but the reunion lasted barely three weeks.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

New York Giants News / Pro Football Rumors / October 20

Giants To Release Najee Harris, Jihad Ward

Najee Harris and Jihad Ward have each seen time with the Giants early this season. Nevertheless, neither veteran will be remaining in place moving forward.

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Najee Harris News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 20

Giants Cutting RB Najee Harris

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports the Giants are cutting RB Najee Harris. Harris was listed as the starter for Week 6 after the Giants moved to a committee for the week but only went for four yards on two carries in just 11 snaps.

Jihad Ward News / New York Giants on SI / October 20

Giants Releasing DL/OLB Jihad Ward Three Weeks After Signing Him

The New York Giants’ search for defensive line help this season apparently will continue. Big Blue is planning to release defensive lineman Jihad Ward,

New York Giants News / Yardbarker / October 20

'Do something': John Harbaugh sends message to Giants running backs

'Do something': John Harbaugh sends message to Cam Skattebo, Giants running backs

Cam Skattebo's demotion and an anemic rushing performance against the Saints in Week 6 are major storylines around the Giants heading into Week 7.

Stephen A. Smith calls out John Harbaugh not playing Cam Skattebo

Giants HC John Harbaugh refutes report about benching RB Cam Skattebo

Tiki Barber says Giants' Cam Skattebo received demotion for more than one reason

Insiders differ on when Giants' John Harbaugh could bench Jameis Winston for J.J. McCarthy

The 'Active NFL rushing-TD leaders' quiz

NFL News / New York Giants on SI / October 20

Giants Defense and Special Teams Grades: Charlie Jones’ Fumble Turns the Tide in Loss to Saints

Let’s dive into this week’s New York Giants defensive and special teams player grades from the Week 6 loss to the New Orleans Saints. The defense’s best interior player continued to produce this week with a whopping 7 total tackles from the nose tackle position.

New York Giants News / Yardbarker / October 20

Insiders differ on when Giants could bench Jameis Winston for J.J. McCarthy

Insiders differ on when Giants' John Harbaugh could bench Jameis Winston for J.J. McCarthy

The biggest question hovering over the New York Giants is whether Jameis Winston J.J. McCarthy will serve as the club's starting quarterback when the 3-2-1 Giants play at the 2-4 Houston Texans.

Giants HC John Harbaugh refutes report about benching RB Cam Skattebo

Stephen A. Smith calls out John Harbaugh not playing Cam Skattebo

NFL Week 6 winners, losers: Caleb Williams shines, Los Angeles football is a mess

Tiki Barber says Giants' Cam Skattebo received demotion for more than one reason

The 'Most 3-TD, 3-INT NFL games' quiz