The New York Giants released kicker Jason Sanders on June 2, 2026, just weeks after signing him to a one-year contract valued at $1.425 million, which included $300,000 in guaranteed money. The decision to release Sanders was made to create space on the roster for another player, JuJu Smith-Schuster.
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Giants release kicker Jason Sanders after signing him in March
The New York Giants have released kicker Jason Sanders, who was signed in March 2026. The move was made to accommodate the addition of JuJu Smith-Schuster to the roster.
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