The New York Giants placed kicker Graham Gano on injured reserve after he sustained a hamstring injury during the opening kickoff in their 21-18 loss to the Washington Commanders. This injury, combined with Gano's pre-existing groin issue, left the Giants without a kicker for the rest of the game, contributing to their historic loss despite scoring three touchdowns. In response, the Giants signed veteran kicker Greg Joseph from the Detroit Lions' practice squad to fill in for Gano. Head coach Brian Daboll confirmed Gano would miss several weeks, and the team has also worked out multiple kickers to find a reliable replacement. The Giants now face the Cleveland Browns and will need to address these special teams issues to avoid further setbacks.