Giants Kick Off 2026 Practice Squad Signings After Waiver Deadline

After the waiver period ends Monday at 1:00 p.m. ET, the Giants will start signing players to the 2026 practice squad; teams can carry 16 players (17 with an International Player Pathway exemption). The club made 38 weekend transactions, with many released players likely returning to the practice squad as the 53-man roster expands to 69 (70 if an international player is retained). Notable reported signings include Chandler Martin, Trace Ford, Ben Barten, JT Woods, Ryan Scherneke, and re-signings of Jalin Hyatt and Braxton Berrios; Jarrod Gray will join on an exemption, Jake Haener is signed over Brandon Allen, and Dalen Cambre, Grant Finley, Josh Tupou, and Raheem Layne are also re-signing, with Cambre hoping to clear waivers to stay. Official practice squad formations begin once waivers clear, after which the initial 53-man roster would be reshaped into the full 69/70-player roster.