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Graham Gano to IR With Neck Disc as Giants Turn to Younghoe Koo

New York added rookie Ben Sauls to the practice squad, with Jude McAtamney available as insurance.

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New York Giants place kicker Graham Gano (9) attempts a field goal against the Dallas Cowboys during the third quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Feb 26, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Pittsburgh place kicker Ben Sauls (PK06) attempts a field goal during workouts at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • New York placed the 38-year-old kicker on injured reserve on Wednesday for the second time this season, sidelining him at least four games.
  • Gano said the injury is a herniated cervical disc pressing on his spinal cord after experiencing severe neck pain last week.
  • Practice-squad veteran Younghoe Koo is expected to handle kicking duties after making two field goals and an extra point in Week 10 at Chicago.
  • The Giants signed undrafted rookie Ben Sauls to the practice squad; he has no NFL regular-season appearances after short stints with the Steelers and Falcons.
  • Jude McAtamney remains on the practice squad after an earlier stretch that included multiple missed extra points, and Gano’s recurring injuries have raised questions about his long-term status.