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Reports: Giants Release Ex-Steelers RB Najee Harris

The New York Giants are releasing former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris. Per multiple reporters, including The Athletic’s Jonathan Jones, the Giants are moving on from Harris after a two-month stint with the team. The Giants are releasing RB…

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 3:12 PM
Reports: Giants Release Ex-Steelers RB Najee Harris
Key Things to Know
  • The New York Giants are releasing running back Najee Harris after a brief five-game tenure.
  • Harris struggled to make an impact, rushing for 99 yards on 31 carries with New York.
  • The move comes after Harris publicly questioned head coach John Harbaugh's backfield rotation following a loss to New Orleans.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The New York Giants are releasing running back Najee Harris after a two-month stint, according to multiple reports. Harris appeared in five games for New York, tallying 31 carries for 99 yards and a 3.2-yard average. During Sunday's loss to the New Orleans Saints, he rushed four times for two yards.

Harris's release follows post-game comments regarding head coach John Harbaugh's heavy backfield rotation, which also featured Tyrone Tracy, Devin Singletary, and Cam Skattebo. A 2021 first-round pick who spent four seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers and briefly joined the Los Angeles Chargers, Harris is now seeking another NFL roster spot.

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