The New York Giants have formally positioned defensive sort out Armon Watts (knee) on injured reserve (IR). And with a spot open, working again Dante Miller has been signed from the apply squad to the energetic roster.
The Giants signed Miller in April after eligibility points value him a closing season at South Carolina. He was additionally dominated ineligible for the 2024 NFL draft, which made him a pre-draft rookie free agent.
“There was a nationwide scout for the Giants named Mike Derice who knew about me from my time at Columbia,” Miller stated after being signed. “The Giants had been interested by me and he requested about my eligibility state of affairs at South Carolina.
“After I put up my numbers at my professional day, I used to be invited to a personal exercise. I labored out in entrance of the teaching employees and the entrance workplace employees. It took me a couple of day to comprehend New York is a good place to be. It’s an excellent group to play for and I hope I convey lots to the staff.”
The Giants preferred what they noticed from “Lil Turbo” and he’s remained on their apply squad all through the season, being elevated twice — each in Week 5 and Week 6.
Nevertheless, Miller’s position was restricted. He took only a single offensive snap and 7 particular groups snaps, recording one sort out in these video games.
It’s unclear what position he’ll fill in Week 18.
In the meantime, the Giants additionally elevated linebacker Boogie Basham and offensive sort out Tyre Phillips forward of the Philadelphia Eagles sport.
For each Basham and Phillips, it’s their third normal elevation.
