Overview

• Gano injured his hamstring during the opening kickoff in the Giants' 21-18 loss to the Washington Commanders.
• Punter Jamie Gillan missed an extra point and the Giants failed on two 2-point conversions, contributing to their loss.
• Greg Joseph, a seven-year NFL veteran, holds the NFL record for game-winning kicks in a season and the Vikings' record for longest field goal at 61 yards.
• Joseph was signed from the Lions' practice squad after the Giants held tryouts for four other veteran kickers.
• The Giants also claimed linebacker Patrick Johnson off waivers from the Philadelphia Eagles to bolster their roster.