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Trace Ford’s Giants promotion needs a pass-rush audition

Trace Ford earned a Giants roster spot, and a defined passing-down audition could reveal more than his seven tackles have shown so far.

By Alexander Wilson · Empire Sports Media

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 8:26 PM

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Alexander Wilson argues the Giants should give newly promoted edge rusher Trace Ford a defined pass-rush audition.
The New York Giants signed Ford to the active roster from the practice squad and released Jihad Ward.
Ford has recorded seven tackles across three game appearances without recording a start or a sack.

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Alexander Wilson argues that the New York Giants should grant newly promoted edge rusher Trace Ford a defined passing-down audition. The Giants signed Ford from their practice squad to the active roster after three standard game elevations and released veteran Jihad Ward.

With Brian Burns and Chauncey Golston currently on injured reserve, Wilson suggests the team test Ford's pass-rushing discipline on selected third downs against Houston rather than merely using his promotion as a temporary roster patch.

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Trace Ford’s Giants promotion needs a pass-rush audition

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