Giants release 12 players ahead of 53-man roster deadline

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – The Giants began the process of reducing their roster to the 53-man regular-season limit by releasing 12 players. The group includes one former draft choice, offensive lineman Marcus McKethan, a fifth-round selection in 2022.

Running back Joshua Kelley, cornerbacks Breon Borders and Christian Holmes, and defensive tackle Timmy Horne were the other players among those cut with NFL experience. Kelley was signed 10 days ago after spending four seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers. Borders joined the team on July 28 after stints with 11 teams. Holmes spent two seasons in Washington before he was awarded off waivers to the Giants on Aug. 5.

Horne and safety Jonathan Sutherland were waived/injured. Horne suffered a torn Achilles tendon on the first play from scrimmage last night. He played in one game for the Giants last season.

The other players who were waived are wide receiver Ayir Asante, defensive tackle Kyler Baugh, safety Clayton Isbell, wide receiver John Jiles, linebacker Trey Kiser and running back Lorenzo Lingard.

The moves leave the Giants with 78 players, plus kicker Jude McAtamney, who gets an international exemption. They must reduce their roster by 25 more players by 4 p.m. Tuesday.