The New York Giants made a number of roster strikes on Christmas Eve, which included the return of linebacker Dyontae Johnson from injured reserve (IR).
Johnson suffered an ankle damage within the Giants’ preseason opener towards the Detroit Lions and remained on IR till Tuesday. He was beforehand designated to return on December 4.
The Giants signed Johnson as an undrafted rookie free agent out of Toledo following the 2023 NFL draft. He spent all of final season on their observe squad.
In a corresponding roster transfer, the Giants waived defensive lineman Casey Rogers.
Rogers was additionally signed as an undrafted rookie free agent again in April. He spent a lot of the season on the Giants’ observe squad, being elevated twice earlier than signing to the lively roster on December 7.
In two video games this season, Rogers took 33 defensive snaps and 9 particular groups snaps however didn’t register any statistics.
Lastly, the Giants designated defensive lineman Armon Watts (shoulder) to return from IR.
