Giants release veteran kicker Graham Gano

The move saves the team $4.5 million on this year's salary cap.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 11:58am

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A cubist-style painting depicting a football player kicking a ball, with the figure and ball broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes and planes in a range of blues, greens, and browns.The Giants' release of veteran kicker Graham Gano reflects the team's efforts to reshape its roster and salary cap situation.Phoenix Today

The New York Giants have released veteran kicker Graham Gano after six seasons with the team. The expected move saves the Giants $4.5 million on this year's salary cap and counts for $1.25 million in dead money.

Why it matters

Gano has struggled with injuries in recent seasons, missing significant time. The Giants are looking to free up salary cap space as they rebuild their roster under a new coaching staff.

The details

The Giants decided to part ways with Gano, who has been their starting kicker since 2016. The 35-year-old has dealt with a variety of injuries over the past few seasons, including a leg issue that caused him to miss most of the 2021 campaign.

  • Gano was released by the Giants on March 30, 2026.

The players

Graham Gano

A 35-year-old veteran kicker who has played for the Giants since 2016 but has struggled with injuries in recent seasons.

New York Giants

The NFL franchise based in East Rutherford, New Jersey that plays in the NFC East division.

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What’s next

The Giants will now look to sign a new kicker to replace Gano on their roster ahead of the 2026 season.

The takeaway

The Giants' decision to release Gano is part of their larger effort to rebuild the team's roster and salary cap situation under a new coaching staff. The move frees up significant cap space but leaves a hole at the kicker position that the team will need to address in the coming months.