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Giants Release Kicker Jude McAtamney, Add German TE Maximilian Mang to International Practice Slot

The transaction leverages the international practice-squad slot to add depth without altering the Giants’ current kicking setup.

Overview

  • The team announced on Nov. 24 that McAtamney was released from the practice squad and Mang was signed on an international practice-squad contract.
  • Younghoe Koo remains the active kicker, with Graham Gano sidelined on injured reserve and rookie Ben Sauls on the practice squad.
  • McAtamney, who joined in 2024, played five games over two seasons, made all three field goals, and missed three extra points this year, including two in a 33-32 loss to Denver.
  • Mang, an undrafted rookie previously with the Colts, has no regular-season appearances and played college football at Syracuse; he is listed at 6-foot-7 and 265 pounds.
  • Coverage notes strong fan reaction to McAtamney’s exit and places the move within a difficult season that included Brian Daboll’s firing and Mike Kafka’s interim leadership.