The New York Giants made the following five roster moves on Friday:
Re-Signed to the 53-Man Roster:
- WR Gunner Olszewski
Placed on Injured Reserve:
- CB Rico Payton (hamstring)
Practice Squad Additions:
- OL McClendon Curtis
- ILB Zaire Barnes
Practice Squad Termination:
- OLB Trace Ford
The 25-year old, 6’6”, 325-pound Curtis was originally signed as an undrafted rookie free agent by the Las Vegas Raiders after the 2023 NFL Draft. He has spent time with the Raiders (2023), Seattle Seahawks (2023-2024), and Arizona Cardinals (2025). The Cardinals waived him earlier this week. Curtis has played in five regular-season games with no starts.
The 25-year old, 6’1”, 227-pound Barnes was originally drafted in the 6th round of the 2023 NFL Draft by the New York Jets. He played in four games on special teams as a rookie, but missed the 2024 season with an ankle injury. The Jets waived him earlier this week.
The Giants also had interest in re-signing CB Korie Black to their Practice Squad, but he signed with the New York Jets instead. Black was waived from the 53-man roster earlier this week.