The New York Giants made a pair of roster moves on Saturday. They moved defensive tackle Vernon Butler from the Reserve/Did Not Report list to Injured Reserve, and waived edge defender Elerson Smith with an injury settlement.
Butler, a 6-foot-4, 330-pound seven-year NFL veteran played in one game for the Giants last season, recording four tackles. He spent most of the season the team’s practice squad after being signed in November.
A first-round pick by the Carolina Panthers in 2016, Butler played four years in Carolina and two with the Buffalo Bills before joining the Giants.