Giants waive RB Ryquell Armstead

Ryquell Armstead‘s stint in New York has ended. The Giants have waived the running back, according to Dan Salomone of the team’s website.

The Temple product entered the NFL as a fifth-round pick by the Jaguars in 2019. During his rookie season, Armstead served as Leonard Fournette‘s primary backup, collecting 252 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns. He got a start for Jacksonville in their 2019 season finale, finishing the game with more than 50 receiving yards and a score.

Armstead had several stints on the COVID list in 2020, and he reportedly had a pair of hospital visits while dealing with respiratory issues. As a result, the running back ended up missing the entire season, and he was waived by the Jaguars back in May.

The Giants claimed Armstead shortly thereafter, but he stuck with his new team for only about a month. The 24-year-old was competing with the likes of Devontae Booker, Elijhaa Penny and Corey Clement for backup reps behind Saquon Barkley.