The New York Giants are waiving wide receiver Ryan Miller ahead of the 2026 NFL season, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reported on X. This helps John Harbaugh reduce an already crowded wide receiver room.
Malik Nabers, Calvin Austin III, and Darius Slayton remain the top options in the passing game for Jaxson Dart. Behind them, players like Darnell Mooney, Malachi Fields, and Braxton Berrios are also among the available options.
Odell Beckham Jr. is the most experienced player remaining on the depth chart, alongside Jalin Hyatt and Dalen Cambre. Harbaugh’s final two options are Xavier Gipson and Isaiah Hodgins. Recently, OBJ’s chances of making the 53-man roster were revealed.
Decision time for the Giants
John Harbaugh and the Giants have until Sunday, August 30, at 6:00 p.m. ET to lock in their final 53-man roster. With the NFL tweaking the rules to move final cuts right to the Sunday following the last preseason game, Harbaugh has a tight window to trim the camp squad down from 90 to 53 before shifting full focus to Week 1.
Head coach John Harbaugh of the New York Giants
Many players still don’t have a guaranteed spot, and the preseason games have been an important opportunity for them to impress the coaching staff. Others, like Miller, won’t be as fortunate and will have to look for new opportunities elsewhere.
Could another wide receiver be at risk in New York?
Only a few days remain before major decisions are made in East Rutherford, and one of the most crowded position rooms on the roster is wide receiver. According to insider Art Stapleton on X, the Giants have received calls about Darnell Mooney from teams inquiring about his availability.
Mooney arrived this offseason from the Atlanta Falcons, and at this point, his chances of staying or leaving appear to be fairly even. It will ultimately come down to the decision made by the coaching staff and front office ahead of the 2026 NFL season.
