Giants Activate Kicker Graham Gano from Injured Reserve for Week 8 Eagles Game

The New York Giants have activated veteran placekicker Graham Gano off injured reserve for their Week 8 game against the Philadelphia Eagles, following his groin injury sustained during pregame warmups in Week 3. Gano, who has a history of leg injuries and has missed significant time in recent seasons, replaces second-year kicker Jude McAtamney, who missed multiple extra points in recent games and was waived before being re-signed to the practice squad. The Giants chose not to elevate veteran kicker Younghoe Koo as insurance, relying solely on Gano for kicking duties. Additionally, the team elevated wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey and safety Raheem Layne from the practice squad and waived linebacker Swayze Bozeman to make roster space. Gano has been reliable this season, converting all his field goal and extra point attempts before his injury. Head coach Brian Daboll expressed confidence in Gano's readiness and health, with the kicker himself stating he feels no concerns about re-injury.