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Giants Sign Linebacker KJ Cloyd to 90-man Roster; Waive Cornerback Kaleb Hayes

The Giants linebacker depth took a slight hit in the preseason opener against Detroit.

Patricia Traina

Dec 17, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; A detailed view of a New York Giants helmet before the game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome.
Dec 17, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; A detailed view of a New York Giants helmet before the game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome. / Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
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The New York Giants made a minor roster move Sunday, releasing cornerback Kaleb Hayes and signing linebacker KJ Cloyd.

The Minnesota Vikings originally signed Cloyd as an undrafted free agent out of the University of Miami (Florida), where he spent one season following three years at Louisville. 

Cloyd, 6-2 and 228 pounds, appeared in 49 games over four seasons and recorded 84 tackles, 7 tackles for a loss, two sacks, and three pass breakups. He will likely take up some of the snaps that were otherwise going to Dyonte Johnson, who will miss some time with an ankle sprain. 

Hayes, 5-11 and 194 pounds, played his college ball at BYU. A converted quarterback, Hayes originally signed with the Jaguars as an undrafted free agent last year, joining the Giants’ practice squad after training camp rosters were trimmed to 53 men.    

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Patricia Traina

PATRICIA TRAINA

Patricia Traina has covered the New York Giants for over three decades for various media outlets. She is the host of the Locked On Giants podcast and the author of "The Big 50: New York Giants: The Men and Moments that Made the New York Giants" (Triumph Books, September 2020). View Patricia's full bio.

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