New York Giants Cut Kicker McAtamney After Missed Kicks in Close Denver Loss

The New York Giants have cut kicker Jude McAtamney following his critical missed extra points in their recent 33-32 loss to the Denver Broncos, which contributed directly to the defeat. McAtamney missed two vital PATs, including one late in the game that would have put the Giants ahead, leading to a last-second Broncos field goal victory. After the game, McAtamney took full responsibility for the misses and apologized to his teammates. The Giants are now considering either activating Graham Gano, their injured veteran kicker, or turning to Younghoe Koo from their practice squad to fill the kicker role. In addition to McAtamney's release, the Giants made several roster moves, including re-signing cornerback Korie Black and adding defensive lineman Elijah Garcia to the practice squad. McAtamney, a former Gaelic football player from Derry, Northern Ireland, had been with the Giants since 2024 but struggled in key moments, leading to his release.