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5 recently released players New York Giants could pursue
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The New York Giants got their roster down to 53 players Sunday. So did every other NFL team.
That doesn't mean 53-man rosters are set in stone, however. Far from it.
Most of the players released Sunday are subject to waivers and cannot be signed until after Monday's 1:00 p.m. ET claim deadline. But veterans with at least four accrued seasons whose contracts were terminated were released outright and immediately became unrestricted free agents.
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That creates a second pool of available players — experienced veterans who can sign with any team without going through waivers.
General manager Joe Schoen and head coach John Harbaugh dipped into that pool when shaping the Giants' initial 53-man roster. They'll now have the opportunity to shop from the same pool created by the rest of the league.
Here are some of the veterans the Giants could target Monday and beyond as they address remaining needs, fill out their practice squad, and prepare for the September 13 opener against the Dallas Cowboys.
DL Isaiahh Loudermilk
Loudermilk is an intriguing option for a Giants team looking to add more experience to its defensive front. The 28-year-old spent his first five seasons with the Steelers before signing with Minnesota this offseason. He's capable of playing multiple spots along the defensive line and has appeared in 60 regular-season games. Loudermilk isn't likely to generate much attention as a free-agent signing, but he could provide the Giants with a reliable veteran presence and legitimate rotational depth.
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DT Derrick Nnadi
Nnadi could be an intriguing depth addition for the Giants, particularly if they want to add a true nose tackle to the defensive line rotation. The 6-foot-1, 317-pound veteran has appeared in 130 NFL games and spent the first eight seasons of his career with the Chiefs. He also brings championship experience, having won three Super Bowls in Kansas City. Nnadi wouldn't need to play a major role, but he could provide valuable size and depth inside.
WR Mecole Hardman
The Giants are expected to bring back Braxton Berrios, but Hardman could be an under-the-radar target. He spent three years with current Giants offensive coordinator Matt Nagy as a member of the Kansas City Chiefs, and has experience returning both kicks and punts. Hardman does struggle with drops and injuries, but that special teams versatility could catch Harbaugh's eye.
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CB Sean Murphy-Bunting
Tampa Bay drafted Murphy-Bunting in the second round in 2019. He started in the slot during the Buccaneers ' Super Bowl LV run, later started for Tennessee and Arizona, and has 82 career games and 65 starts to his name. He missed the 2025 season after tearing his ACL but returned to practice this spring. In 2024, he had 52 tackles and three interceptions. He can play outside or nickel behind Paulson Adebo, Greg Newsome and Dru Phillips.
CB Bryce Hall
Hall could be an interesting depth option for a Giants defense that figures to ask plenty of its cornerbacks in man coverage. The 28-year-old spent his first four seasons with the Jets and has 26 career starts, including all 17 games in 2021. At 6-foot-1 and 202 pounds, Hall has the size to match up on the outside and enough experience to provide insurance behind New York's starters. He also plays special teams.
This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: 5 recently released players New York Giants could pursue
