The New York Giants announced their practice squad protections ahead of a Week 7 game with the Carolina Panthers and newly signed linebacker Benardrick McKinney was among the four.
The 28-year-old McKinney, who the Giants added earlier this week, was originally a second-round pick of the Houston Texans in 2015. After six years with the team, he was traded to the Miami Dolphins in a swap that included a 2021 seventh-round pick in exchange for defensive end Shaq Lawson and a 2021 sixth-round pick.
Miami eventually released McKinney on August 31 as a part of final cuts.
In addition to McKinney, the Giants also protected tight end Chris Myarick, defensive tackle David Moa and wide receiver David Sills.
Myarick and Sills are first-time protections, while Moa has been protected all seven weeks this season.
It’s a near certainty that both McKinney and Sills are elevated for Sunday’s game.
