Overview
- Malik Harrison is signing with the New York Giants’ practice squad, ESPN reported Thursday, after Pittsburgh released him earlier this week.
- Harrison is a seven‑year veteran who was a third‑round pick in 2020 and has 215 career tackles and 43 starts between the Baltimore Ravens and the Steelers.
- The Steelers signed Harrison to a two‑year, $10 million deal before the 2025 season and a reporter noted Pittsburgh still owed him about $4.75 million for this season when they cut him.
- Availability has been a concern for Harrison after a 2025 MCL sprain that cost him six games and a previously reported leg shooting injury during his Ravens years.
- The Giants view the move as low‑risk depth and special‑teams reinforcement while they continue to evaluate backups behind starter Tremaine Edmunds and rookie Arvell Reese, with a chance Harrison could be elevated to the active roster if needed.