Giants Release Punter Jamie Gillan

New York Giants part ways with inconsistent punter, sign former Ravens punter Jordan Stout

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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The New York Giants have released punter Jamie Gillan, who was in the midst of a three-year, $8 million contract extension signed last offseason. The move comes as the Giants have agreed to terms with former Ravens punter Jordan Stout. Gillan, nicknamed "The Scottish Hammer," struggled with consistency and pooch punting during his four seasons with the Giants.

Why it matters

The Giants' decision to upgrade at punter signals their desire to improve their special teams unit and field position battle. Gillan's inconsistent performance, particularly on pooch punts, had led to the Giants' opponents often starting drives in favorable field position.

The details

Gillan was set to count $3.304 million against the 2026 salary cap. 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 Giants agreed to terms with former Ravens punter Jordan Stout on the first day of the league's two-day negotiating window.

The players

Jamie Gillan

A left-footed punter who spent four seasons with the Giants and was known as "The Scottish Hammer" due to his Scottish roots and booming leg.

Jordan Stout

A former Ravens punter who the Giants have agreed to terms with to replace Gillan.

Joe Schoen

The current general manager of the Giants, who had a brief stint with Gillan on the Buffalo Bills practice squad in 2021.

Brian Daboll

The current head coach of the Giants, who also had a prior connection to Gillan from their time together with the Buffalo Bills.

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What’s next

The Giants will look to Jordan Stout to provide more consistency and help improve their field position battle in the 2026 season.

The takeaway

The Giants' decision to release Jamie Gillan and sign Jordan Stout highlights their focus on upgrading their special teams unit and addressing the team's struggles with field position in recent seasons.