Giants Add Ugochukwu Amadi and Sam Webb to Secondary
The moves signal a push for veteran depth on special teams before the Giants' preseason opener.
Overview
- The New York Giants signed defensive backs Ugochukwu Amadi and Sam Webb Thursday and released David Long while waiving D.J. James with an injury designation.
- Ugochukwu Amadi is a Super Bowl winner who spent the last three seasons with the New Orleans Saints, appearing in 35 games and playing mostly on special teams in 2025.
- Sam Webb played seven games with two starts for the Cleveland Browns in 2025 and brings modest NFL starting experience plus special-teams work.
- The transactions came as the team trimmed its roster ahead of the preseason opener against the Minnesota Vikings and as multiple Giants cornerbacks missed practice with injuries.
- By adding two veterans with special-teams pedigree, the Giants boost depth and create competition for early preseason snaps and final roster spots.