Overview
- The Giants announced an initial round of cuts Saturday and released or waived eight players: Ugo Amadi, Damon Bankston, Josiah Deguara, Leki Fotu, Isaiah Hodgins, Brenden Jaimes, Anfernee Orji and Kobe Prentice.
- Coach John Harbaugh said more roster moves remain before the 53‑man deadline Sunday evening and that the staff will continue trimming the roster over the next day.
- New York completed a same‑day trade to acquire interior defensive lineman C.J. Okoye from Baltimore for a 2028 seventh‑round pick, a move that supplements the club’s post‑Dexter Lawrence defensive‑line overhaul.
- Because the NFL waiver window runs through 1:00 p.m. Monday some waived players could be claimed by other teams while vested veterans among the cuts will become immediate free agents and others could be signed to practice squads after the waiver period ends.
- The releases include notable names that affect depth and roles—Leki Fotu’s surprise exit removes a rookie and second‑team defensive‑line option and Isaiah Hodgins’ departure opens a path for younger or newly acquired receivers to earn roster spots.