The New York Giants made it official on Wednesday, announcing that kicker Graham Gano had been signed.
The Giants met with Gano over the weekend and promptly sent him for a physical and COVID-19 testing. And while the deal had not been completed by Monday, the team felt comfortable enough that they released fellow kicker Chandler Catanzaro.
Originally signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent out of Florida State in 2009, Gano also spent time with the Las Vegas Locomotives of the United Football League (2009) and Washington Redskins (2009-2011) before joining the Carolina Panthers in 2012. He was released in July.
In 134 career games, Gano has connected on 82.1% of his field goal attempts and 95.3% of his point after attempts. His best season came in 2017 when he hit 96.7% of his field goal attempts and 91.9% of his point after attempts.
In a corresponding roster move, the Giants also announced that wide receiver and special teams standout, Cody Core, has been placed on season-ending injured reserve.
Core suffered a torn Achilles tendon during a non-contact drill on Tuesday evening.
