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Juju Smith-Schuster news
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The gist
Giants released veteran wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster on Aug 18, 2026. The move makes room for running back Najee Harris, deepening the receiver competition.
Background
JuJu Smith-Schuster, a veteran wide receiver, signed with the Giants in the offseason but struggled with a knee injury during training camp. He missed practice on Wednesday, Aug 12, and was unable to play in the preseason opener. The Giants' receiver room became crowded after signing Smith-Schuster, Odell Beckham Jr., and Braxton Berrios, leading to a tight roster battle. The impending signing of running back Najee Harris necessitated a roster move, and Smith-Schuster was the casualty.
How it unfolded
- Aug 12, 2026Smith-Schuster missed practice due to a knee injury, continuing his battle with the injury during training camp.
- Aug 15, 2026ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that the Giants were expected to release Smith-Schuster, with the signing of Najee Harris necessitating the move.
- Aug 18, 2026The Giants officially released Smith-Schuster, making room for running back Najee Harris.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- Smith-Schuster failed to stand out in the receiver competition, and his knee injury limited his performance, making his release expected.
- Official
- The Giants released Smith-Schuster to accommodate the signing of running back Najee Harris, as reported by Adam Schefter.