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NY Giants fill open roster spot with veteran linebacker

The New York Giants on Tuesday added veteran linebacker Malik Harrison to their 53-man roster, filling the spot opened on Saturday when defensive lineman Chauncey Golston was placed on injured reserve. Harrison, 28, is in his seventh NFL season. He…

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 10:39 AM
NY Giants fill open roster spot with veteran linebacker
Key Things to Know
  • The New York Giants signed veteran linebacker Malik Harrison to their 53-man roster.
  • Harrison fills an open spot created when defensive lineman Chauncey Golston was placed on injured reserve.
  • Harrison reached the maximum of three practice squad elevations this season before his permanent promotion.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The New York Giants have signed veteran linebacker Malik Harrison to their 53-man active roster. Harrison fills the vacancy left after defensive lineman Chauncey Golston was placed on injured reserve on Saturday.

Harrison, a 28-year-old in his seventh NFL season, previously played for the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers. After playing 56 special teams snaps across three practice-squad elevations this season, the Giants promoted him and officially signed defensive end Dawuane Smoot to the practice squad.

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