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Giants Roster Shakeup: 40 Players Face Waiver Wire Ahead of Deadline
25 Aug
Summary
- Giants have nearly 40 players who could be waived by August 26 deadline
- Rookie contracts of Abdul Carter and Jaxson Dart may protect them from waivers
- Players waived can be claimed by other teams or join Giants' practice squad
With the August 26 roster deadline looming, the New York Giants are set to make significant changes to their roster, potentially waiving nearly 40 players. As of August 25, 2025, the team is evaluating its options, with several players on rookie contracts likely to be protected from the waiver wire.
Among those expected to be safe are 2025 first-round picks Abdul Carter and Jaxson Dart. However, if any of these players are waived this week, they will be subject to the waiver wire, where other teams can claim them and assume their current contracts.
If not claimed, the players can be added to the Giants' 16-man practice squad, which will likely be finalized the day after the cutdown date. The list of players facing potential waivers includes a mix of rookies and veterans, including defensive linemen, cornerbacks, and wide receivers.
The NFL's waiver wire order during the preseason and the first three weeks of the regular season mirrors the 2025 draft order, giving the Tennessee Titans the first crack at any players who are waived. After the first four games, the waiver order will reset to the current NFL standings.
