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Giants Lose Robertson-Harris to Achilles Tear, Rebuild with Veteran Additions

5/22/2026

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Robertson-Harris Out

Roy Robertson-Harris tore his Achilles in an OTA workout and will miss the 2026 season.
The 32-year-old is in a two-year $9.25 million deal after starting 17 games last season with 35 tackles, three for loss and six QB hits, and accumulating 246 tackles and 19 sacks.
The Giants are rebuilding after trading Dexter Lawrence II to the Bengals and added veterans DJ Reader, Shelby Harris, Leki Fotu and Bobby Jamison-Travis.

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Robertson-Harris Injured

Head coach John Harbaugh must alter the Giants’ defensive line after defensive tackle Robertson-Harris suffered an Achilles tear.
Reporter Dan Duggan announced on May 22, 2026 via Twitter that the injury occurred during Thursday’s OTA practice, marking the team’s second Achilles rupture in a week.
Medical staff note a torn Achilles typically sidelines a player for 9-12 months, making a 2026 return doubtful and raising safety concerns about the offseason program.

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Giants Revamp D-Line

The Giants traded defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals for a first-round pick.
They used the No. 10 pick to draft Miami offensive tackle Francis Mauigoa, signed DT DJ Reader to a $12.25 million contract, and added Shelby Harris, Leki Fotu and Bobby Jamison-Travis.
The Giants will rely on third-round pick Darius Alexander, who had 3½ sacks last season, and expect Harris to play a bigger role with Dennard Wilson.

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Robertson-Harris Out

Roy Robertson-Harris tore his Achilles in an OTA workout and will miss the 2026 season.
The 32-year-old is in a two-year $9.25 million deal after starting 17 games last season with 35 tackles, three for loss and six QB hits, and accumulating 246 tackles and 19 sacks.
The Giants are rebuilding after trading Dexter Lawrence II to the Bengals and added veterans DJ Reader, Shelby Harris, Leki Fotu and Bobby Jamison-Travis.

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