The New York Giants have released veteran punter Jamie Gillan, according to a report from Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. The move makes the specialist, famously nicknamed "The Scottish Hammer," a free agent effective immediately.
Gillan has been a fixture on the Giants special teams unit since joining the franchise in 2022. During his tenure in New York, he was responsible for both punting duties and serving as the primary holder for the team's placekickers. Before arriving in New York, Gillan spent three seasons with the Cleveland Browns, where he originally broke into the league as an undrafted free agent and earned PFWA All-Rookie honors in 2019.
The release marks a significant change for the Giants special teams as they continue to evaluate their roster. By parting ways with Gillan, the organization opens up a vacancy at a key specialist position. Gillan enters the open market as an experienced veteran with five seasons of NFL experience under his belt.
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