Giants Release Kicker Graham Gano, Sign Jason Sanders

0:00On March 30, the New York Giants are letting go of veteran kicker Graham Gano after six seasons with the team. This expected move frees up $4.5 million in salary cap space, even with a $1.25 million dead money cost. Gano signed a three-year, $16.5 million extension heading into 2023 following strong early years. He hit 118 of 135 field goals, an 87.4% clip, and owns franchise marks like 26. From 50 yards out, and 37 straight, makes across 2020 and 2021. Injuries hit him hard lately, sidelining him for most games over the past three years, just 23 out of 51, including only five last. Season. That unreliability made it tough for the Giants to keep banking on the 16-year pro-turning 39 this April. The team wasted no time adding depth, grabbing free agent Jason Sanders from the dolphins, and holding on to rookie Ben Solz, who went a perfect eight for eight down the stretch.

1:01With pressure options in place, the Giants aimed to shore up their kicking woes and hit the ground running next season. This has been NFL News Today, powered by AI.