Giants finalize 53-man roster with several unexpected cuts and promotions

The New York Giants have reduced their 91-man offseason roster to the league-mandated 53 players for the upcoming season. Among the notable decisions, 25-year-old rookie center Bryan Hudson earned a spot over veteran Lucas Patrick, who was among the first cuts. Hudson, an undrafted free agent who progressed from the practice squad, was kept to avoid exposing him to waivers.

The team also retained tight end Thomas Fidone, who impressed in the later stages of camp despite limited reps, and chose not to risk losing him on the waiver wire. In the wide receiver group, the Giants cut Dalen Cambre and placed veteran Braxton Berrios on waivers with the intention of re-signing him later, leaving only five receivers on the active roster.

Defensively, the Giants made no major moves beyond acquiring defensive tackle C.J. Okoye, and did not add additional edge rushers or interior linemen. Players such as D.J. Reader, Shelby Harris, Darius Alexander and Bobby Jamison-Travis remain on the roster, while pass-rusher Trace Ford was waived and placed on the waiver wire.

Rookie specialists also made the roster: kicker Dominic Zvada and long snapper Ben Mann, both undrafted, earned spots after demonstrating accuracy and consistency in preseason. Their inclusion reflects the team’s confidence in their performance despite the typical preference for experienced specialists.

The final roster reflects a mix of retained veterans, promising undrafted players and strategic waiver-wire decisions as the Giants prepare for the season opener against the Dallas Cowboys.