The New York Giants have been awarded defensive back Adrian Colbert and tackle Jackson Barton, both from the Kansas City Chiefs, and wide receiver Damion Ratley, from the Cleveland Browns, off of waivers.
Those moves were previously announced as part of the NFL’s transaction wire.
In order to clear roster space for the three incoming players, the Giants have also announced the release of wide receiver Corey Coleman and offensive line Chad Slade. Safety Sean Chandler was waived.
Coleman figured to compete for the WR4 spot, but clearly the Giants felt differently. However, since Coleman is not a vested veteran he is not subjected to waivers and could be signed back to the team as a part of future transactions.
Slade, meanwhile, had initially made the 53-man roster, but his representation announced earlier in the day that he had been released.
Giants have released client @ChadSlade62, as a vested vet he can be signed after officially released after 4pm
— DEC Management (@davidcanter) September 6, 2020
Finally, Chandler became expendable with the addition of Colbert, who has experience playing under current defensive coordinator Patrick Graham.
These moves leave the Giants’ roster at 53, but safety Xavier McKinney (foot) and linebacker David Mayo (knee) are expected to be placed on injured reserve in the near future.
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