Overview
- Reports on Thursday said the Giants are signing Nikko Reed from the Los Angeles Chargers' practice squad after the team's injury report listed Paulson Adebo as did not practice and Deonte Banks and Greg Newsome II as limited.
- As described in the coverage, the move is a depth response for a matchup that includes defending All-Pro receiver Puka Nacua and is not presented as a long-term solution.
- Reed is a 23-year-old undrafted 2025 rookie who appeared in five games as a Chargers rookie before a January hamstring injury and was waived at final cuts this summer before joining Los Angeles' practice squad.
- At 5-foot-10 and 180 pounds with a reported 4.46 40-yard dash, Reed offers slot and outside flexibility and could contribute on special teams while the Giants evaluate their healthy options.
- At the time of the reports, no official NFL transaction had been posted which means the signing remained a developing item and could trigger additional short-term roster moves if it is finalized.