Tag: Carter Coughlin

Giants sign Ihmir Smith-Marsette, Jakob Johnson

The New York Giants have signed WR Imhir Smith-Marsette and FB Jakob Johnson, and made some changes to their practice squad.

With the news that kick returner Gunner Olszewski could be out for an extended period with a groin injury, the New York Giants signed veteran returner man and wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette, who worked out for the team on Monday.

In addition, the Giants added linebacker Curtis Bolton to the practice squad.

Smith-Marsette, 25, is a Newark native who played his college ball at Iowa and was the Big Ten Return Specialist of the Year in 2018.

Smith-Marsette was a fifth-round pick (157 overall) of the Minnesota Vikings in the 2021 NFL draft and played with the Chicago Bears, Kansas City Chiefs (where he earned a Super Bowl ring) and the Carolina Panthers.

Last November, Smith-Marsette returned a punt 79 yards for a touchdown for the Panthers.

In 33 career games (one start), Smith-Marsette has caught 14 passes for 182 yards and two touchdowns, rushed nine times for 73 yards and one touchdown, returned 37 punts for 322 yards and one touchdown, and returned five kickoffs for 100 yards.

Meanwhile, the Giants have also re-signed Jakob Johnson to their 53-man roster. It marks the seventh transaction he’s been involved in since cutdown day.

Finally, the Giants announced that linebacker Carter Coughlin (pec) has been waived/injured. Once he clears waivers, he will revert to injured reserve (IR).

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Giants’ Gunner Olszewski, Carter Coughlin out long-term

New York Giants WR Gunner Olszewski and LB Carter Coughlin are out long-term and WR Darius Slayton is in concussion protocol.

Not only was the New York Giants’ pride hurt during Sunday’s 28-6 loss to the Minnesota Vikings but their bodies got beat up as well.

Giants head coach Brian Daboll informed the media on Monday of the following injuries:

  • Cornerback Nick McCloud (knee) is currently “day to day,” but he could be more “week to week.”
  • Wide receiver Darius Slayton has been placed in the concussion protocol.
  • Kick returner Gunner Olszewski, who re-injured his groin in warmups on Sunday, will be out “for weeks.” Daboll said he was cleared to play on Sunday before re-injuring himself.
  • Linebacker/special teamer Carter Coughlin (pectoral) is out “months.”

Also, inside linebacker Micah McFadden (groin) and offensive tackle Evan Neal (ankle) did not play in Sunday’s game.

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All five starting offensive linemen (Andrew Thomas, Greg Van Roten, John Michael Schmitz, Jon Runyan Jr., and Jermaine Eluemunor) played every snap as did quarterback Daniel Jones and rookie wide receiver Malik Nabors.

On defense, cornerback Deonte Banks, linebacker Bobby Okereke, and rookie safety Tyler Nubin were on the field for all 55 defensive snaps.

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Giants fear Carter Coughlin suffered torn pectoral muscle

The New York Giants fear that veteran linebacker Carter Coughlin suffered a torn pectoral muscle in Week 1 against the Minnesota Vikings.

New York Giants linebacker Carter Coughlin, who was released late last week before being re-signed to the practice squad, was elevated ahead of Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings.

Unfortunately for Coughlin, his game ended late in the first half when he left the field with what the team initially called a shoulder injury. He was questionable to return but that time never came.

Not long after that initial designation, the Giants downgraded Coughlin to out with a pectoral injury.

The team now fears that Coughlin suffered a torn pectoral muscle, which would put the remainder of his season in serious doubt.

“The belief is that LB Carter Coughlin suffered a torn pectoral muscle, per sources. Unlucky for the core special teamer. That likely would end his season if that’s what further testing confirms,” reports ESPN’s Jordan Raanan.

A seventh-round pick in the 2020 NFL draft, Coughlin has played a pivotal role for the Giants on special teams. His loss would be a further blow to a unit that’s already seen return man Isaiah McKenzie shut down for the season and fellow return man Gunner Olszewski sit out with a reaggravated groin injury.

Coughlin will undergo more tests, likely including an MRI, on Monday morning at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City.

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Giants elevate Carter Coughlin, Ty Summers from practice squad

The New York Giants have elevated linebackers Carter Coughlin and Ty Summers from the practice squad and released LB Curtis Bolton.

The New York Giants have elevated linebackers Carter Coughlin and Ty Summers from their practice squad ahead of a Week 1 game against the Minnesota Vikings at MetLife Stadium.

Coughlin’s elevation comes just days after he was released and subsequently re-signed to the practice squad — a move that left the Giants just 52 players on their 53-man roster.

The Giants also released linebacker Curtis Bolton on Saturday, further depleting the active roster as they are now down to 51 (plus the two elevations).

“(Coughlin) will go on to practice squad, and then we released (Jakob Johnson) off the practice squad because you can only have so many veterans,” head coach Brian Daboll said of the personnel maneuvering.

“I would say roster management stuff. I’ll leave it at roster management. Good question for Joe (Schoen), but that’s where we’re at.”

Coughlin has been a core special teams player for the Giants and will likely fill that role again on Sunday while providing emergency depth at linebacker.

Summers, a seventh-round pick in the 2019 NFL draft, spent the offseason with both the Jacksonville Jaguars and Detroit Lions. He was waived by Detroit on August 27 and signed to the Giants’ practice squad a day later.

The 28-year-old Summers is unlikely to see much action against the Vikings unless it comes on special teams.

It is the first standard elevation for both Coughlin and Summers. They each have two remaining.

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Giants release LB Carter Coughlin

The New York Giants have released linebacker Carter Coughlin but he is expected to re-sign to their practice squad.

Editor’s note: Coughlin has been re-signed to the practice squad and fullback Jakob Johnson was released to make room for him.

The New York Giants released veteran linebacker Carter Coughlin on Thursday, but he may not be going far.

Coughlin, 27, was a seventh-round pick (218th overall) by the Giants out of Minnesota in the 2020 NFL draft. He played in 55 games over his four seasons in blue with two starts.

Coughlin was predominately used on special teams and played more snaps there last season (397) than any other Giant.

Coughlin did not leave the Giants’ facility after the move, indicating he’s likely headed to the practice squad, reports USA TODAY’s Art Stapleton.

Following Carter’s release, the Giants have one open spot on their 53-man roster. They will also have one player too many on their practice squad, indicating another transaction is forthcoming.

In addition to Carter’s release, the Giants also reached injury settlements with wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie and offensive lineman Yodny Cajuste.

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Giants’ John Michael Schmitz reveals his ‘welcome to the NFL’ moment

New York Giants center John Michael Schmitz discusses his “welcome to the NFL” moment and his appreciation for Carter Coughlin.

New York Giants center John Michael Schmitz had an up-and-down rookie season in 2023 and appears to be ready to take the next step to become one of the NFL’s top centers.

Schmitz started 13 games for Big Blue as a rookie and showed signs of his draft pedigree (he was taken 57th overall in Round 2 last year) and was named to Bucky Brooks’ 2023 All-Rookie Team.

In a recent interview with KSTP-TV in Minneapolis, where Schmitz played his college ball for the Gophers of Minnesota, he reflected on his “welcome to the NFL” moment from last year.

“I would say going against one of the best nose tackles in the NFL every single day at practice,” he said. “Dexter Lawrence — he’ll definitely make you a lot better real quick. He’s a great player (and) great person off the field as well. He just pushes you to be a better player.”

Schmitz isn’t the only Gopher on the Giants’ roster. Carter Coughlin, a reserve linebacker and special teams ace who was recently re-signed, has helped Schmitz along with his acclimation to the New York and the NFL.

“It’s great. I mean, we definitely just chit-chat about everything,” Schmitz said. “You go through your thought times and, obviously, me and him being pretty close with the Gophers. . . it’s nice to have someone like that, that I already have a bond with. Just someone to kind of lean on and ask those questions, like, ‘Hey, can you help me out here?’ Like, ‘What do I do?’ It’s nice to have a Gopher on the team.”

Meanwhile, Schmitz is already working hard this offseason and plans to arrive at organized team activities (OTAs) in regular season shape.

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Giants are re-signing LB Carter Coughlin

Linebacker Carter Coughlin has posted on social media that he is re-signing with the New York Giants.

Shortly after the 2023 regular season ended and special teams coordinator Thomas McGaughey, linebacker Carter Coughlin said he would not be returning to the New York Giants.

That statement was a bit premature.

On Monday, just hours into the NFL’s “legal tampering period,” Carter revealed in an Instagram post that the Giants were re-signing him.

The 26-year-old Coughlin was a seventh-round pick of the Giants in the 2020 NFL draft. He has appeared in 55 career games with two starts, primarily on special teams, and has recorded 41 tackles (31 solo, 2 for a loss), one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, two QB hits and one sack.

In 2023, Coughlin earned a 59.5 overall grade from Pro Football Focus.

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8 pending free agents the Giants should not re-sign

The New York Giants will have 30 free agents to deal with come March and at least eight of them should be allowed to walk.

The New York Giants have a lot of decisions and work to do this offseason after a disappointing 6-11 season.

They have a slew of players headed for free agency and will have to make decisions on whether to bring them back next season.

Here’s a quick list of players they should let walk.

Carter Coughlin, Cam Brown say they will not return to Giants

Cam Brown and Carter Coughlin said their goodbyes on Monday, indicating they will not be returning to the New York Giants in 2024.

As the New York Giants begin their end-of-season housecleaning, there are some subtle losses they will incur, ones that fans will have to admit will hurt the team going forward.

With the firing of special teams coordinator Thomas McGaughey and the resignation of defensive coordinator Wink Martindale, two key defensive reserves/special team aces will be parting ways with Big Blue as well.

Carter Coughlin and Cam Brown both posted farewells on their social media accounts on Monday after their exit interviews with management.

Coughlin and Brown were the Giants’ most reliable and productive special teamers.

The Giants will have a lot of work to do this offseason.

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Giants injury report: Jason Pinnock continues to miss practice

New York Giants safety Jason Pinnock missed his second day of practice on Thursday and seems unlikely to play in Week 18 against Philly.

The New York Giants returned to the field on Thursday for their first full practice of the week after conducting a walkthrough on Wednesday.

For the second consecutive day, safety Jason Pinnock was sidelined due to injury and appears unlikely to play on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles. If he doesn’t, he’ll be spelled by Dane Belton, who registered three takeaways in Week 17.

Belton also missed practice on Thursday, but his absence was unrelated to injury.

Meanwhile, rookie center John Michael Schmitz returned to practice on a limited basis and could play in the team’s season finale.

The Giants’ full Thursday injury report can be found below:

Did not participate: S Jason Pinnock (toe), S Dane Belton (not injury-related/personal)

Limited participant: OL John Michael Schmitz (lower leg), CB Detone Banks (shoulder), LB Carter Coughlin (shoulder), CB Darnay Holmes (foot), QB Tyrod Taylor (back)

Full participant: N/A

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