The New York Giants are signing veteran linebacker Malik Harrison to the practice squad Thursday, per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
A name familiar to the John Harbuagh circle, Harrison spent five seasons (2020-2024) with the Baltimore Ravens under the Giants new head coach after he was selected by Baltimore in the third round of the 2020 NFL draft.
According to Fowler's report, the 28-year-old veteran is expected to have a role early on — most likely on special teams to begin.
Free agent LB Malik Harrison is signing with the Giants practice squad with the goal to contribute early, per sources.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) September 3, 2026
The seven-year vet, released by Pittsburgh on Sunday, has 215 career tackles and 43 starts. pic.twitter.com/DyHBZSQBw3
Harrison has spent most of his career as a reserve
player. In 87 career games (43 starts), the Ohio State product has recorded 215 tackles (120 solo), nine tackles for loss and two sacks.
During his five seasons with Baltimore and one with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2025, Harrison has played more special teams (1,716 snaps) than defense (1,546 snaps).
Having core special teamers is never a bad thing so there seems to be a solid chance Harrison makes his way to the 53-man roster at some point.
A corresponding practice squad move has yet to be announced as of this writing.
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