New York Giants 2014 roster cut tracker
Oct 6, 2013; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants general manager Jerry Reese (left) and owner John Mara before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
The New York Giants, along with every other team in the NFL, need to cut down their roster to 53 players by 4 PM EST today.
The GMEN began with 75 players, and a flurry of moves have already been leaked. Here is a look at some of the moves the Giants are expected to make by 4 PM today (note: most of these moves will not be official until then and some players could be traded instead of cut).
Sixth round pick, cornerback Bennett Jackson, expected to be waived.
Undrafted free agent, Kelcy Quarles, tweets he will not be making the roster, but will have a spot on the practice squad.
Good potential here "@KelcyQuarles: Well I didn't get on the team, but I'm on practice squad for now. See what the rest of the day holds."
— Art Stapleton (@art_stapleton) August 30, 2014
Quarles flashed often and I thought he had an outside shot to make the team. He would be a great practice squad stash for the Giants. The Giants are going to cut tight end Kellen Davis who ran with the first teamers in the Giants last pre-season game against the New England Patriots. This was one of the biggest surprises to me, as I thought he performed very well in training camp. However, it looks like the Giants might try and re-sign him after their week one game according to Jordan Raanan of NJ.com. Veteran fullback John Connor has been cut, which most likely means Henry Hynoski’s shoulder injury isn’t serious.
FB John Conner has been cut, per a source. Henry Hynoski's shoulder must be OK.
— Ralph Vacchiano (@RalphVacchiano) August 30, 2014
Undrafted free agent linebacker, Dan Fox, from Notre Dame will be cut.
Dan Fox, linebacker out of Notre Dame, has also been released, per source. #nyg
— Conor Orr (@ConorOrr) August 30, 2014
Mario Manningham and Trindon Holliday will both be placed on injured reserve. Veteran defensive end, Israel Idonije, who was impressive on special teams since being brought in by the Giants will be cut:
Giants release Israel Idonije, per league source.
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) August 30, 2014
Like Kellen Davis, the Giants could look to re-sign Idonije after week one:
So for the Giants, guys like Kellen Davis and Israel Idonije fall into that category and might find their way back to the team post-Week 1.
— Art Stapleton (@art_stapleton) August 30, 2014
Curtis Painter waived, paving the way for Ryan Nassib to be Eli Manning’s back-up
Sort of saw this one coming -- Giants waive Curtis Painter, keep Ryan Nassib as Eli's lone backup.
— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) August 30, 2014
Undrafted free agent defensive end from James Madison, Jordan Stanton, will be cut, but is a prime practice squad candidate due to his strong pre-season
Can confirm DE Jordan Stanton among today's #Giants cuts. He'll get serious consideration to return as part of PS + he should. Flashed. #NYG
— Art Stapleton (@art_stapleton) August 30, 2014
Running back Kendall Gaskins has been released.
RB Kendall Gaskins, who rushed for 104 on 29 carries this preseason, has been cut by the Giants, according to a source.
— Ralph Vacchiano (@RalphVacchiano) August 30, 2014
Defensive back Thomas Gordon will be cut.
RT @JordanRaanan Defensive back Thomas Gordon will be waived, per source.
— Ralph Vacchiano (@RalphVacchiano) August 30, 2014
New York Giants: Updates
New York Giants’ LB: Jon Beason to Return http://t.co/6NvvKM3xuq
— GMEN HQ (@GMENHQ) August 30, 2014
Another one bites the dust @gmenhq RT @RVacchianoNYDN: Giants cut CB Chandler Fenner. ... 5 moves to go to get them down to 53 .
— James (@bigbluebloggers) August 30, 2014
Should get ptactice squad look if he clears RT @RVacchianoNYDN: WR Julian Talley was waived by the Giants. ... By my count, 4 moves to go
— James (@bigbluebloggers) August 30, 2014
Giants Nation, as the roster moves keep coming stick with GMEN HQ as we inform you of all the change. Just a few more moves to get down to 53.
Add Michael Cox to the growing list:
At least I got one prediction right #nyg keeping 3 RB RT @RVacchianoNYDN: RB Michael Cox has been released by the Giants, per a source.
— James (@bigbluebloggers) August 30, 2014
The Final 3 Moves
OL Rogers Gaines, OL Mark Asper and LB Terrell Manning are the Giants' final three cuts.
— Ralph Vacchiano (@RalphVacchiano) August 30, 2014