Giants Cut Ties with 4 Players Before NFL Draft

New York is clearing out some roster space ahead of the upcoming draft.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 8:41pm

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The New York Giants have waived four players - wide receiver Da'Quan Felton, safety Patrick McMorris, cornerback T.J. Moore, and cornerback Myles Purchase - as they make room on their roster ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. The team also signed offensive guard Lucas Patrick, who has 65 career NFL starts.

Why it matters

Roster moves like these are common during the NFL offseason as teams evaluate their needs and make adjustments to their rosters. The Giants are likely looking to free up spots for potential draft picks or other free agent signings as they prepare for the upcoming season.

The details

Felton was an undrafted player out of Virginia Tech last year who was injured in the preseason. McMorris was a sixth-round pick of the Dolphins in 2024 and spent time on the Cardinals' roster in 2025. Moore went undrafted out of Mercer and missed the 2025 season due to injury, while Purchase spent time on the Giants' practice squad in 2025 after playing at Iowa State. The Giants did add one player, signing offensive guard Lucas Patrick, who has 65 career NFL starts.

  • The Giants waived the four players on Monday, April 6, 2026.
  • The 2026 NFL Draft is scheduled for later this month.

The players

Da'Quan Felton

A wide receiver who was an undrafted player out of Virginia Tech last year and was injured in the preseason.

Patrick McMorris

A safety who was a sixth-round pick of the Dolphins in 2024 and spent time on the Cardinals' roster in 2025.

T.J. Moore

A cornerback who went undrafted out of Mercer and missed the 2025 season due to injury.

Myles Purchase

A cornerback who spent time on the Giants' practice squad in 2025 after playing at Iowa State.

Lucas Patrick

An offensive guard who the Giants signed and has 65 career NFL starts.

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What’s next

The Giants will look to fill the roster spots vacated by the four players they waived through the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft or additional free agent signings.

The takeaway

Roster moves like these are common during the NFL offseason as teams evaluate their needs and make adjustments to their rosters ahead of the upcoming season. The Giants are likely looking to free up spots for potential draft picks or other free agent signings as they prepare for the 2026 campaign.