New York Giants Sign Linebacker Trace Ford To 53-Man Roster

The New York Giants signed edge defender Trace Ford to their 53-man roster. Ford, an undrafted rookie out of Oklahoma in 2025, impressed coaches through the preseason and was elevated from the practice squad for the last two games, spelling Abdul Carter and Kayvon Thibodeaux. He takes the roster spot of veteran Jihad Ward, who was released earlier on Tuesday.