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Giants Release Kicker Jude McAtamney, Add German Tight End Maximilian Mang on International Practice-Squad Deal

The team tapped the NFL international pathway to prioritize developmental depth at tight end following weeks of kicker turnover.

Overview

  • New York announced Monday it released Jude McAtamney from the practice squad and signed German tight end Maximilian Mang to an international practice-squad contract.
  • McAtamney appeared in five games over two seasons for the Giants, making all three field goals but missing three extra points, including two in a 33-32 loss to the Broncos.
  • Roster rules on standard elevations led to his earlier promotion to the 53-man roster as Graham Gano’s injury replacement before he was waived and re-signed to the practice squad.
  • Mang, a 6-foot-7 former Syracuse tight end, signed with the Colts as an undrafted free agent in May, was released last week, and has yet to appear in a regular-season game.
  • The move occupies the Giants’ international pathway slot, while Younghoe Koo handles kicking duties with rookie Ben Sauls on the practice squad as Gano continues to deal with injuries.