Giants release Najee Harris after five games

The New York Giants released running back Najee Harris on October 20, ending his brief stint with the team after five games and a limited role in the offense. Harris, who joined the Giants in August, recorded 31 carries for 99 yards and no touchdowns, according to reports of his season statistics. He also had one reception for five yards, a detail reported by one account. His rushing average was 3.2 yards per carry. His final game with New York was a Week 6 loss to the New Orleans Saints. Harris started and carried four times for two yards. Afterward, he said that sporadic opportunities made it difficult to establish a rhythm and that he needed more repetitions. His comments came as the Giants rotated several running backs. Coach John Harbaugh said no player had established himself as the lead back and that carries had to be earned. The Giants’ backfield also included Cam Skattebo, Tyrone Tracy Jr. and Devin Singletary. Skattebo had recently been moved out of a starting role after a costly fumble, while Harris started against New Orleans. The reports do not establish the Giants’ stated reason for releasing Harris. His frustration with the workload and the crowded backfield...