Giants’ Roy Robertson-Harris Ruled Out With Torn Achilles

The New York Giants will be without defensive lineman Roy Robertson-Harris for the upcoming season after he suffered a torn Achilles tendon during an organized team activity practice on Thursday. The 32-year-old veteran was injured during an 11-on-11 period at the team's indoor practice facility.

Robertson-Harris started all 17 games for the Giants last season, recording 35 tackles and three tackles for loss. He signed a two-year contract with the team prior to the 2025 season. The injury represents a significant setback for a defensive line already in transition following the offseason trade of All-Pro defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals.

In response to that trade, the Giants had signed several veteran defensive linemen, including DJ Reader and Shelby Harris. The team is now expected to rely more heavily on that group, along with second-year player Darius Alexander and sixth-round draft pick Bobby Jamison-Travis. Head coach John Harbaugh recently expressed confidence in the defensive line group, stating he felt the organization did a good job responding to the situation as it unfolded.

Robertson-Harris, who entered the league as an undrafted free agent in...