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The New York Giants have signed veteran defensive back Elijah Riley and waived/injured running back Gary Brightwell. Riley, who has played for the Eagles, Jets, and Steelers, brings experience to the Giants' secondary. Brightwell, drafted by the Giants in 2021, played in 37 games as a running back and kickoff returner. The Giants now have several young players vying for backup running back positions.
The Giants have signed defensive back Elijah Riley to their 90-man roster and waived running back Gary Brightwell with an injury designation. Riley, who has played for the Eagles, Jets, and Steelers, appeared in 13 games for the Steelers last season. Brightwell, who spent three seasons with the Giants, ran for 164 yards and a touchdown.
The New York Giants' training camp in 2023 will feature a roster battle between running backs Gary Brightwell and Jashaun Corbin. Brightwell has primarily played on special teams and has shown potential as a returner, while also displaying improved burst and agility as a runner. Corbin, an undrafted free agent, has experience as a kickoff returner and showed promise in last year's preseason. However, he struggled running the ball compared to Brightwell. The final roster spot for running backs will likely come down to their performances in special teams and offense, with Brightwell having the advantage as the incumbent.