The New York Giants signed Jaylon Smith to the 53-man roster from their practice squad after 17 defensive snaps against his former team on Sunday. The signing of Smith and cornerback Jarren Williams followed the additions of Daniel Jones and Sterling Shepard to the crowded Giants’ Injured Reserve list.
Smith virtually had no practice time with the Giants. He only participated in a walk-through on Saturday after New York elevated him to the active roster as a COVID-19 replacement. Head coach Joe Judge said this about Smith after the game.
“I thought Jaylon got in the game yesterday and obviously had about four to six hours of coaching to get him ready for the game.