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Giants Release Punter Jamie Gillan
The Scottish Hammer is now a free agent.
Published on Mar. 10, 2026
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The New York Giants have parted ways with punter Jamie Gillan, a move that was expected given the team having agreed to terms with former Ravens punter Jordan Stout on Monday, the first day of the league's two-day negotiating window. Gillan was in the midst of a three-year, $8 million contract extension signed with the Giants last offseason and was set to count for $3.304 million against the 2026 salary cap.
Why it matters
The Giants' decision to upgrade at punter came as no surprise, as Gillan, despite some injury issues the last two seasons, has been mostly inconsistent. He particularly struggled with pooch punting, which led to the Giants rarely winning the field-position battle on punts.
The details
With his release, the Giants will save $1.171 million and take a $2.133 million dead-money charge, with $800,000 of that dead money guaranteed to Gillan in 2026. Gillan finished 30th in the league last season with a 36.9 net yards average, 29th in punts placed inside the 20-yard line, and the Giants' opponents' starting field position off a punt was -27.8, which was 31st in the league.
- The Giants released Gillan on March 10, 2026.
The players
Jamie Gillan
A left-footed punter who was with the Giants for four seasons and was known as "The Scottish Hammer" due to his Scottish roots and booming leg.
Jordan Stout
The former Ravens punter who the Giants agreed to terms with on the first day of the league's two-day negotiating window.
Joe Schoen
The current Giants general manager who had a brief stint with Gillan on the Buffalo Bills practice squad in 2021.
Brian Daboll
The former Bills head coach who also had a brief stint with Gillan on the Buffalo Bills practice squad in 2021, prior to becoming the Giants' head coach.
What’s next
The Giants will now look to Jordan Stout to be their new starting punter for the 2026 season.
The takeaway
The Giants' decision to release Jamie Gillan highlights the team's desire to upgrade at the punter position, as Gillan struggled with consistency and field position during his time in New York. This move clears the way for the team to bring in a new punter, Jordan Stout, as they look to improve their special teams unit for the upcoming season.
