Giants Release Veteran Kicker Graham Gano

Gano was let go after missing most of 2025 season with injuries.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 12:26am

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The New York Giants have released veteran kicker Graham Gano after six seasons with the team. Gano was limited to just six games in 2025 due to a pair of groin and neck injuries, the latter of which required him to be placed on season-ending injured reserve in November. The Giants have already signed Jason Sanders to a one-year deal, likely making him the team's starting kicker in 2026.

Why it matters

Gano's release clears $4.5 million in salary cap space for the Giants, who are looking to rebuild their roster after a disappointing 2025 season. The move also signals the end of Gano's tenure in New York, where he had been a reliable kicker since joining the team in 2020.

The details

Gano, 34, was limited to just six games in 2025 due to a pair of groin and neck injuries. The neck injury ultimately required him to be placed on season-ending injured reserve in November. With the Giants signing Jason Sanders to a one-year deal, the team has decided to move on from Gano and his $4.5 million cap hit.

  • Gano was placed on injured reserve in November 2025.
  • The Giants signed Jason Sanders to a one-year deal on March 10, 2026.

The players

Graham Gano

A 34-year-old veteran kicker who spent the last six seasons with the New York Giants.

Jason Sanders

A kicker who was signed by the Giants to a one-year deal on March 10, 2026, likely making him the team's starting kicker for the 2026 season.

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What they’re saying

“Gano will now look to prove his health and latch on with a new squad this offseason.”

— RotoWire Staff

What’s next

Gano will look to sign with a new team this offseason and prove he has fully recovered from his neck injury.

The takeaway

The Giants' release of Graham Gano signals the end of an era in New York and the team's commitment to rebuilding their roster with younger, healthier players. Gano's departure clears significant salary cap space for the Giants, who will look to use that flexibility to address other needs on the team.