Giants Promote Former Steelers Starter to 53-Man Roster

New York Giants promote veteran linebacker and former Steelers starter to 53-man roster.

By Tony Adame · Heavy

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 11:42 PM

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The New York Giants signed linebacker Malik Harrison from their practice squad to the 53-man roster.
Harrison had reached the maximum three game elevations permitted from the practice squad.
The 2020 third-round pick previously started games for both the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers.

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The New York Giants have officially signed linebacker and special-teams contributor Malik Harrison from the practice squad to their 53-man active roster. Harrison had exhausted his maximum of three practice squad elevations, having featured in four of the team's first five regular-season games this season.

Harrison previously entered the league as a third-round pick for the Baltimore Ravens in 2020 before signing a two-year, $10 million deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers ahead of the 2025 season. He provides the Giants with experienced depth at inside linebacker and serves as an established core special-teams player.

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