Roster move: Veteran WR JuJu Smith-Schuster released

The New York Giants released veteran wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster on Tuesday afternoon. The team originally signed Smith-Schuster, along with Odell Beckham Jr. and Braxton Berrios, during a recent veteran workout in an effort to bolster depth and competition at the receiver position, which was undergoing a rebuild. Smith-Schuster's health issues surfaced last week, with the veteran dealing with an "old knee" as described by Giants head coach John Harbaugh.

Smith-Schuster did not receive much attention during practice sessions, even before his injury flared up. On the other hand, Beckham has been given increased playing time, while Berrios has been a consistent presence on special teams. The addition of rookie receiver Malachi Fields further strengthens the Giants' offense with size, strength, and perimeter blocking capabilities.

Smith-Schuster's release comes as a result of signing running back Najee Harris earlier in the day, as the team aims to emphasize their powerful run game, with the 240-pound Harris becoming a vital asset to their strategy.