Giants cut Najee Harris after criticism and limited snaps

Giants cut Najee Harris after criticism and limited snaps

The New York Giants released running back Najee Harris on 20 October after he publicly criticized his limited snaps, with head coach John Harbaugh reiterating that playing time must be earned. Earlier in the week, NBC Sports reported that the team intended to give Harris a larger share of carries in the Week 6 game against the New Orleans Saints, but the backfield remained constrained after Cam Skattebo was held to zero carries following an overtime fumble.

The Giants had already limited Skattebo’s snaps after the fumble, and Harbaugh emphasized that running backs must earn their touches. The move left Skattebo and Tyrone Tracy to compete for expanded roles.

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Հոկտեմբեր 20, 2026
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Giants reportedly release RB Najee Harris after starting him over Cam Skattebo in loss to Saints
Giants reportedly release RB Najee Harris after starting him over Cam Skattebo in loss to Saints

Yahoo Sports • 20 Հոկ 18:11

The New York Giants have cut veteran running back Najee Harris two days after he voiced frustration over the team's rotating backfield, ending his five-game stint.

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Giants give Najee Harris the boot
Giants give Najee Harris the boot

NBC Sports • 20 Հոկ 15:31

The New York Giants cut Najee Harris following his comments on the team's backfield usage, leaving Cam Skattebo and Tyrone Tracy to compete for larger roles.

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Giants will release Najee Harris
Giants will release Najee Harris

NBC Sports • 20 Հոկ 15:23

The New York Giants have cut running back Najee Harris following a brief stint in which he saw limited carries, amid his earlier comments on the team's ground-game distribution.

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Giants release running back after comments about playing time
Giants release running back after comments about playing time

Yahoo Sports • 20 Հոկ 15:14

The New York Giants cut running back Najee Harris following his public criticism of limited snaps, as head coach John Harbaugh emphasized that playing time must be earned.

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Harbaugh to RB room: 'Do something'
Harbaugh to RB room: 'Do something'

NBC Sports • 19 Հոկ 20:59

Giants head coach John Harbaugh emphasized that running back touches are earned and urged players to make the most of their opportunities ahead of the upcoming game.

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John Harbaugh, Cam Skattebo give media conflicting answers
John Harbaugh, Cam Skattebo give media conflicting answers

Awful Announcing • 19 Հոկ 13:04

Giants running back Cam Skattebo said he was punished for fumbling, while head coach John Harbaugh said the lack of carries was not a deliberate benching.

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Cam Skattebo: I got punished for fumble and I understand why Giants did that
Cam Skattebo: I got punished for fumble and I understand why Giants did that

NBC Sports • 18 Հոկ 22:08

Running back Cam Skattebo saw no ball touches in the Giants' loss to the Saints after the coaching staff reduced his playing time following an overtime fumble in a previous game.

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Skattebo finishes Giants' loss to Saints with 0 carries
Skattebo finishes Giants' loss to Saints with 0 carries

theScore • 18 Հոկ 21:47

Running back Cam Skattebo did not receive a rushing attempt in New York's 34-27 defeat to New Orleans after his usage was reduced following a fumble in the previous game.

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Report: Najee Harris is expected to take larger role in Giants backfield
Report: Najee Harris is expected to take larger role in Giants backfield

NBC Sports • 18 Հոկ 13:36

The New York Giants plan to give running back Najee Harris a larger share of carries against the New Orleans Saints after concerns over Cam Skattebo's ball security.

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