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Giants Place Graham Gano on IR, Elevate Jude McAtamney to Kick vs. Chargers

Kickoff execution plus practice performance drove the choice over newly signed veteran Younghoe Koo.

Overview

  • New York placed veteran kicker Graham Gano on injured reserve with a groin injury, sidelining him for a minimum of four games.
  • The Giants elevated Jude McAtamney from the practice squad to handle placekicking Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers.
  • McAtamney, an International Player Pathway alum from Northern Ireland, has one prior NFL game with New York, making a 31-yard field goal and an extra point.
  • Younghoe Koo, signed to the practice squad earlier this week after his release by Atlanta, was passed over and remains as depth.
  • ESPN’s Jordan Raanan reported Koo shanked multiple kickoffs in practice, a factor that aligns with the staff’s emphasis on complete special-teams execution.