The Giants announced roster transactions on Monday following the NFL 53-man cut deadline on Sunday.
New York waived wide receiver Jalin Hyatt on Sunday. The Giants signed the former Vol, along with wide receiver Braxton Berrios and defensive lineman Josh Tupou as NFL practice squad veterans on Monday.
Defensive lineman Ben Barten, wide receiver Dalen Cambre, fullback Grant Finley, linebacker Trace Ford, defensive back Raheem Layne, linebacker Chandler Martin and offensive lineman Ryan Schernecke were also signed to New York’s practice squad on Monday.
The Giants’ practice squad exceptions were quarterback Jake Haener and defensive back J.T. Woods, while offensive lineman Jarrod Gray was an international practice player signee.
Former Vols released, waived, signed to practice squad ahead of 2026 NFL season
| Name | Team | Status |
| William Wright (DB) | Chicago Bears | Waived |
| Joe Milton III (QB) | Dallas Cowboys | Waived |
| Tyre West (DT) | Detroit Lions | Waived (signed to practice squad) |
| McCallan Castles (TE) | Green Bay Packers | Waived |
| Dominic Bailey (DE) | Houston Texans | Waived (signed to practice squad) |
| Joey Aguilar (QB) | Jacksonville Jaguars | Waived (signed to practice squad) |
| Jerome Carvin (OL) | Jacksonville Jaguars | Waived |
| Jaxson Moi (DT) | Los Angeles Rams | Waived |
| Jalin Hyatt (WR) | New York Giants | Waived (practice squad veteran) |
| Bryson Eason (DT) | San Francisco 49ers | Waived |
| Hendon Hooker (QB) | Tennessee Titans | Waived (signed to practice squad) |
| Jalen McMurray (CB) | Tennessee Titans | Waived (signed to practice squad) |
| Matthew Butler (DT) | Miami Dolphins | Released |
| Velus Jones Jr. (RB) | Seattle Seahawks | Terminated, vested veteran |
| Shy Tuttle (DT) | Washington Commanders | Released |
| James Pearce Jr. (LB) | Atlanta Falcons | Reserved/suspended |
| Cade Mays (OL) | Detroit Lions | Reserve/injured |
| Omarr Norman-Lott (DT) | Kansas City Chiefs | Reserve/PUP |
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This article originally appeared on Vols Wire: Jalin Hyatt returns to Giants as NFL practice squad veteran