The New York Giants are completing their 53-man roster by signing wide recever/special teamer Dalen Cambre to the active roster from their practice squad, a source confirms. The move was initially reported by Art Stapleton.
The Giants had been carrying just 52 players after releasing wide receiver Darius Slayton earlier in the week.
Cambre, a former undrafted free agent, played in seven games almost exclusively on special teams for the Giants last season.
His presence means the Giants now have five
wide receivers on their roster. They are also expected to elevate wide receiver Braxton Berrios from the practice squad to be the punt returner and part of the kickoff unit.
Cambre caught head coach John Harbaugh’s eye early in training camp.
“I see him make a circus catch every single day,” Harbaugh said. “And not just that, he’s doing all the other things. He’s doing special teams. He knows what he’s doing. He’s running great routes. I think he’s making a move. I think he’s done a great job and he’s got our attention.”
Whether this means anything for Malik Nabers’ availability on Sunday vs. the Dallas Cowboys remains to be seen.
The Giants have until 4 p.m. ET on Saturday to announce practice squad elevations.
