According to NFLTradeRumors.com, the New York Giants have placed five players on their “injured list.”
Linebacker Jordan Williams, offensive lineman Nick Becton and Nick Gates, defensive lineman D.J. McIntosh, and defensive lineman Josh Mauro are the five.
In a surprising turn of events, the team also cut loose veteran linebacker Mark Herzlich and retained four undrafted rookies (Evan Brown, Sean Chandler, Tae Davis, and Rob Martin).
Former third-round pick Darian Thompson was waived as well.
The Giants hold the second pick in the waiver order and are expected to use that claim for an offensive lineman, according to ESPN’s Jordan Raanan.