Giants Waive Kicker Younghoe Koo After Misses

The New York Giants waived veteran kicker Younghoe Koo on Tuesday, continuing a season of instability at the position following his misses on two long field goal attempts in Sunday's 29-21 loss to the Washington Commanders at MetLife Stadium.

Koo, who joined the Giants' practice squad in September after being released by the Atlanta Falcons following Week 1, appeared in five games for New York. He converted 4 of 6 field goals and 11 of 12 extra points, but his performance faltered in recent outings. Against the Commanders, Koo missed from 51 and 52 yards in the second half, contributing to the Giants' fourth straight defeat. Earlier, in a 33-15 loss to the New England Patriots on October 28, Koo failed to attempt a 47-yard field goal in the second quarter after the snap was slightly bobbled by holder Jamie Gillan. Koo's foot struck the turf about a half-yard short of the ball, leading to a 13-yard loss on the play as Gillan was tackled while injured. Gillan sat out the Commanders game as a result.

The move marks the third kicker change for the Giants this season. They opened with Graham Gano, a 38-year-old veteran who has been sidelined multiple times, including a groin injury...