Giants Put Defensive Lineman Roy Robertson-Harris on Injured Reserve After His Achilles Tendon Tear
The moves leave the Giants without Robertson-Harris for the season while adding two defensive backs to strengthen depth in the secondary.
- On Wednesday, the New York Giants placed defensive lineman Roy Robertson-Harris on injured reserve and signed defensive backs David Long and D.J. James while waiving receiver Beaux Collins.
- Robertson-Harris tore his Achilles tendon during May offseason workouts. Although head coach John Harbaugh initially hoped for a return, the team's added veteran depth made his season-long absence inevitable.
- Long, a veteran of 86 NFL games, won Super Bowl LVI with the Los Angeles Rams in 2021. James appeared in one game for New England last season.
- With Robertson-Harris sidelined, the Giants will use a committee approach featuring free agent additions D.J. Reader and Shelby Harris, alongside holdover Darius Alexander and rookie Bobby Jamison-Travis.
- The Giants expanded their media partnership with WNBC and WNJU for the 2026–27 season. Fans will watch three local preseason games and training camp specials on NBC 4 New York and Telemundo 47 platforms.
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Giants put defensive lineman Roy Robertson-Harris on injured reserve after his Achilles tendon tear
The New York Giants put veteran defensive lineman Roy Robertson-Harris on injured reserve. The move means he'll be out for the season after tearing his right Achilles tendon during an offseason workout practice in May.
Giants Officially Lose Roy Robertson-Harris for the Season, Bolster Secondary With Two Signings
Big Blue's Achilles-plagued defensive line takes another hit as Robertson-Harris is officially done for the season, while the Giants add depth in the secondary with the returns of David Long and D.J. James.
WNBC and WNJU Expand New York Giants Deal
NEW YORK—The New York Giants have expanded an agreement with WNBC (NBC 4 New York) and WNJU (Telemundo 47) for the 2026–27 NFL season, adding additional preseason programming.New programming for this season will include three, 30-minute pregame shows, sponsored by Quest and airing on WNBC and NBC 4 New York’s digital platforms prior to each preseason game. Fans will also be able to watch a Spanish-language telecast of the Aug. 22 Giants-Miami Do…
Giants' Roy Robertson-Harris Lands On IR
Giants defensive tackle Roy Robertson-Harris suffered an Achilles tear during OTAs in late May, but the team held out hope the nine-year veteran would return during the 2026 season. Several weeks later, the Giants have officially shut down Robertson-Harris for the year. As part of a series of roster moves on Wednesday, the Giants moved Robertson-Harris from the active/physically unable to perform list to injured reserve. They also waived wide re…
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