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The Giants are reportedly signing edge rusher Jihad Ward off the Vikings' practice squad, a day after placing Brian Burns on injured reserve. Defensive lineman Josh Tupou was released.
The Giants owe J.J. McCarthy $3.8 million for 2027. Minnesota keeps his signing-bonus charges, and a 2028 option would be priced at the lowest tier unless he makes this season's Pro Bowl.
Andrew Thomas and Tyrone Tracy Jr. missed Giants practice Wednesday. Coach John Harbaugh said he thinks Thomas will be fine and called Tracy day-to-day.
J.J. McCarthy threw an interception on 4.9% of his 2025 passes, the highest rate among 33 NFL qualifiers, then had a 100.4 passer rating in his last four starts.
Arizona is 1-2 and allows 8.4 net yards per pass attempt. The Giants' pass rush, last in pressure rate, faces Jacoby Brissett's quick release without Brian Burns.
Jaxson Dart is out for the regular season and Brian Burns has a torn ACL. Injured reserve frees their roster spots, not their salaries. Dart's only way back this season is the playoffs.