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Giants Release Safety K’Von Wallace in 53-Man Roster Trim

Coaches prioritized younger, special-teams-friendly depth following Wallace’s underwhelming preseason.

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Overview

  • The team also moved rookie cornerback TJ Moore to injured reserve after surgery for a fractured leg, per the club and local reporting.
  • Jevon Holland and rookie Tyler Nubin are slated to handle starting duties at safety, with Dane Belton set for a rotational role.
  • Undrafted Raheem Layne retained the fourth safety spot through camp despite a minor groin injury, according to The Athletic.
  • Wallace, a 2020 fourth-round pick with 71 career regular-season games, failed to earn a backup job despite his experience and ties to coordinator Shane Bowen.
  • New York is expected to monitor the waiver wire for affordable secondary help ahead of Week 1, local outlets reported.