The New York Giants finalized their 53-man roster on August 26, with cut-down day delivering some tough surprises. Among the most notable moves were the release of quarterback Tommy DeVito , a fan favorite known as “Tommy Cutlets,” versatile two-way contributor Elijah Chatman, and tight end Greg Dulcich, who had tied for the preseason lead in touchdown receptions. Other names on the cut list included Tre Hawkins III, Jake Kubas, Dante “Turbo” Miller, Ihmir Smith-Marsette, and Dalen “Juice” Wells Jr. While those decisions were difficult, the Giants held onto key depth at skill positions, including receivers like Jalin Hyatt and tight end Daniel Bellinger, while locking in Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston, and rookie Jaxson Dart as their quarterback trio.
The cuts came after one of the stro