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New York Giants roster and salary cap restructuring

Overview

The New York Giants have implemented several roster and salary cap adjustments involving veteran player extensions and personnel releases.

Initially, the team secured two extensions through the 2028 season. Backup quarterback Jameis Winston signed a two-year, $13 million deal to continue his role as a mentor to starter Jaxson Dart. Additionally, starting left guard Jon Runyan Jr. agreed to a two-year, $22 million contract, which includes $21.5 million in guaranteed money.

Subsequent reports indicate these moves, alongside the release of receiver Darius Slayton in a post-June 1 transaction, were part of a broader effort to restructure the team’s finances. While the Winston extension is expected to provide $1.4 million in cap space and the Runyan deal lowered his 2026 cap figure, the release of Slayton resulted in a $12.999 million dead money charge. Following these actions, the Giants are projected to have $8.205 million in cap space for 2026, ranking 21st in the league, while total dead money has risen to $41.643 million.

Entities

Jaxson Dart · Jameis Winston · New York Giants · Jon Runyan Jr. · Darius Slayton

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    New York Giants restructure roster and cap with Winston extension

    The New York Giants have utilized a Jameis Winston extension, a Jon Runyan extension, and the release of Darius Slayton to realign their salary cap and solidify their quarterback depth chart.

  2. 5 days ago

    [SPORTS] 10 sources
    New York Giants extend Jameis Winston and Jon Runyan Jr

    The New York Giants have signed backup quarterback Jameis Winston to a two-year, $13 million extension and starting left guard Jon Runyan Jr. to a two-year, $22 million deal.

Sources

bigblueview.com · bleacherreport.com · deadspin.com · empiresportsmedia.com · heavy.com · hindi.sportskeeda.com · profootballrumors.com · si.com · srnnews.com · theathletic.com · winnipegfreepress.com