When did the Giants sign Malik Harrison?

The Giants signed linebacker Malik Harrison to their practice squad Sept. 3, 2026, reuniting him with John Harbaugh, his coach for five seasons in Baltimore. The Steelers had released him at the Aug. 30 roster cutdown.

Where was Malik Harrison drafted?

The Baltimore Ravens drafted Harrison out of Ohio State in the third round, No. 98 overall, in 2020.

Why did the Steelers release Malik Harrison?

Harrison signed a two-year deal with Pittsburgh in March 2025, but the Steelers cut him before the 2026 season after Cole Holcomb and Carson Bruener won the special teams roles, according to SI's Steelers coverage.

Was Malik Harrison shot?

Yes. Harrison was struck in the leg by a stray bullet in Cleveland on Oct. 31, 2021, while with the Ravens. The injury was not life-threatening.

Malik Harrison

Linebacker · 7th season

Updated 23 hours ago

Height: 6-3
Weight: 247
Age: 28
College: Ohio State
Drafted: 2020 · R3 P98
Exp: 7

Overview

Malik Harrison is a veteran linebacker on the Giants' practice squad. Baltimore drafted him in the third round out of Ohio State in 2020, and he spent five seasons there under John Harbaugh before signing with Pittsburgh in 2025. He played 87 regular-season games across his time with both teams, with a regular role on special teams. The Steelers released him at the Aug. 30 roster cutdown, and the Giants signed him to the practice squad Sept. 3. He was elevated for each of the Giants' first three games, the most times a practice-squad player can be elevated in a season.

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Frequently asked

When did the Giants sign Malik Harrison?: The Giants signed linebacker Malik Harrison to their practice squad Sept. 3, 2026, reuniting him with John Harbaugh, his coach for five seasons in Baltimore. The Steelers had released him at the Aug. 30 roster cutdown.
Where was Malik Harrison drafted?: The Baltimore Ravens drafted Harrison out of Ohio State in the third round, No. 98 overall, in 2020.
Why did the Steelers release Malik Harrison?: Harrison signed a two-year deal with Pittsburgh in March 2025, but the Steelers cut him before the 2026 season after Cole Holcomb and Carson Bruener won the special teams roles, according to SI's Steelers coverage.
Was Malik Harrison shot?: Yes. Harrison was struck in the leg by a stray bullet in Cleveland on Oct. 31, 2021, while with the Ravens. The injury was not life-threatening.

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