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Giants’ Roy Robertson-Harris Injury: Update on Torn Achilles and Recovery Timeline
The injury leaves New York thin on the interior line after trading Dexter Lawrence and adds pressure on D.J. Reader, Shelby Harris and Darius Alexander.
- On Thursday, New York Giants defensive lineman Roy Robertson-Harris tore his Achilles tendon during an organized team activity workout at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center and is expected to miss the entire 2026 season.
- The Giants traded star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals last month, leaving them thin at the position and making Robertson-Harris their most reliable interior defender.
- With Robertson-Harris sidelined, the team will rely on free agent signees Reader and Shelby Harris to anchor the interior, while second-year tackle Darius Alexander assumes a larger role alongside draft pick Bobby Jamison-Travis.
- Head coach Jim Harbaugh faces a significant challenge integrating younger players into critical defensive roles as the team navigates high expectations for the 2026 season without two starting interior defenders.
- The Giants remain a primetime fixture in the 2026 schedule, where success hinges on whether quarterback Jaxson Dart can build on his promising rookie campaign amid the defensive setback.
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Reports: Giants DL Roy Robertson-Harris tears Achilles
Defensive lineman Roy Robertson-Harris of the New York Giants tore his right Achilles on Thursday during team OTAs, multiple outlets reported Friday. The injury occurred as he was rushing the passer in an 11-on-11 drill, according to The Athletic. Robertson-Harris, 32, was a reliable contributor for the Giants last season after signing a two-year, $9
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