The New York Giants are reportedly making a big roster move, set to release wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster. This comes as they prepare to sign running back Najee Harris, a direct corresponding move that shifts the team’s offensive look.
A Quick Exit for Smith-Schuster
It looks like JuJu’s time in the Big Apple was short-lived. He only signed with the Giants in early June, but reports from Adam Schefter confirm his release is happening. What’s crazy is he was already buried on the depth chart, listed as a fourth-string receiver, and he didn’t even hit the field for their first preseason game. That’s a brutal reality check, right?
Najee Harris Joins, JuJu’s Journey Continues
This whole move is apparently all about bringing in Najee Harris. Funny enough, Harris and Smith-Schuster were teammates back in Pittsburgh during the 2021 season. Now, Harris is coming in and JuJu is heading out. Smith-Schuster, a 2017 second-round pick, had a decent year with the Chiefs in 2025, pulling in 33 catches for 345 yards and a touchdown. He’s been around, too, playing for Kansas City in 2022 and 2024, with a stint in New England in between. It shows how quickly things can change in this league.
So, the Giants are clearly making moves to shore up their backfield with Harris. For JuJu, it’s back to the drawing board, and you gotta wonder where he lands next. The NFL, man, it waits for no one.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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