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Giants Announce Roster Decision 2 Days After Loss to Chiefs
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The New York Giants
are now 0-3 after suffering their third straight loss to start the new NFL season. This latest defeat came at the hands of the Kansas City Chiefs
, who secured their first win of the campaign, 22-9, on Sunday.
One of the issues New York
faced in the Chiefs game was an injury to placekicker Graham Gano
, who suffered a groin injury during warmups. Replacing him in the lineup was Jamie Gillan
, whose extra-point attempt in the second quarter got blocked by Chiefs defensive lineman Ashton Gillotte
.
Gano was eventually able to play in the second half but was limited to a certain distance. He scored a 25-yard field goal in the fourth quarter, which was New York's only field goal of the game.
In an attempt to address their kicking woes, the Giants made a roster move on Tuesday. This came in the form of veteran kicker Younghoe Koo
being added to the practice squad.
The team made the announcement via the official website
. The Giants also revealed that they have decided to release linebacker Curtis Jacobs
from the practice squad in a corresponding move.
The New York Giants have signed former Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo. Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Koo's arrival comes just four days after the Atlanta Falcons
decided to release the former Pro Bowler. The 31-year-old made one appearance for Atlanta this season, scoring a 36-yard field goal and making both of his PAT attempts in the Falcons' Week 1 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
.
In 14 games played last season
for Atlanta, Koo converted 25-of-34 field goal attempts (73.5%) with a long of 58 yards. The former Georgia Southern standout was perfect with his extra points, going 26-for-26.
The Giants have not provided detailed information on Gano's injury. It remains to be seen if he will be available to play on Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers
or if he will be limited again. Either way, the signing of Koo gives New York an insurance policy, while potentially also adding flexibility to their roster.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Sep 24, 2025, where it first appeared in the NFL section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
