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Giants Work Out Yannick Ngakoue, To Sign Dawuane Smoot

Yannick Ngakoue and Dawuane Smoot reunited Monday, with the former Jaguars teammates working out for the Giants. Rather than sign the more accomplished edge rusher, New York is bringing in Smoot. Smoot, Ngakoue and Julian Okwara worked out for the…

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 12:22 AM
Giants Work Out Yannick Ngakoue, To Sign Dawuane Smoot
Key Things to Know
  • The New York Giants are signing free agent pass rusher Dawuane Smoot to their practice squad.
  • Smoot, Yannick Ngakoue, and Julian Okwara all worked out for the Giants on Monday.
  • The signing comes after the Giants placed edge rusher Chauncey Golston on injured reserve.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The New York Giants hosted edge rushers Yannick Ngakoue, Dawuane Smoot, and Julian Okwara for workouts on Monday. Following the evaluations, the Giants decided to sign Smoot to their practice squad as a free agent addition rather than signing Ngakoue.

The roster move follows injuries at the position, with the Giants recently placing Chauncey Golston on injured reserve alongside Brian Burns. Smoot, entering his 10th NFL season, previously spent seven seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars and holds 27 career sacks, while Ngakoue remains unsigned despite recording 70.5 career sacks.

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