Giants Release Veteran Kicker Graham Gano

Kicker's injury history leads to roster move, opening door for younger options

Mar. 30, 2026 at 12:38am

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The New York Giants have released veteran placekicker Graham Gano, a move that has been expected throughout the offseason. Gano, 38, has battled injuries over the past three seasons, appearing in only 23 of 51 potential regular-season games. The Giants will save $4.5 million against the salary cap by waiving Gano, who made 26 field goals of more than 50 yards with the team, the most in franchise history.

Why it matters

The release of Gano signals the Giants' intention to move in a new direction at the kicker position after years of relying on the veteran. With rookie Ben Sauls and former Dolphins kicker Jason Sanders now on the roster, the team is looking to get younger and more reliable production from the position.

The details

Gano spent the last six seasons with the Giants, making 118 of 135 field-goal attempts (87.4%). During the 2020 and 2021 seasons, he made a franchise-record 37 consecutive field goals. However, he appeared in only five games in 2025 and has been limited by injuries over the past three years.

  • Gano has been with the Giants for the last six seasons.
  • Gano made a franchise-record 37 consecutive field goals during the 2020 and 2021 seasons.
  • Gano appeared in only five games in 2025 due to injuries.

The players

Graham Gano

A 38-year-old veteran placekicker who spent the last six seasons with the New York Giants.

Ben Sauls

A rookie placekicker who went 8-for-8 over the final three games of the 2025 season for the Giants.

Jason Sanders

A former placekicker for the Miami Dolphins who was signed by the Giants this offseason.

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What they’re saying

“It was obvious that the Giants were not going to go through yet another season hoping that Gano would stay injury-free.”

— Ed Valentine, Author

What’s next

The Giants will now turn to Sauls and Sanders to compete for the starting kicker job during the offseason and preseason.

The takeaway

The release of veteran kicker Graham Gano signals the Giants' intention to get younger and more reliable production at the position after years of dealing with Gano's injury issues. The team is now looking to Sauls and Sanders to step up and solidify the kicker role.