The New York Giants announced the names of their four protected practice squad players on Wednesday afternoon and they were very similar to a week ago at this time.
Once again, the Giants chose to protect quarterback Cooper Rush, offensive lineman Chad Slade and cornerback Ryan Lewis. The only difference this week was the addition of kicker/punter Ryan Santoso in place of wide receiver Johnny Holton.
Rush, of course, was signed by the Giants during the offseason and eventually beat out Alex Tanney, a future coach, for the third and final spot at the quarterback position. Meanwhile, Slade signed with the Giants last season after spending four years with the Houston Texans.
Both Lewis and Santoso were signed to the practice squad in early September
As part the practice squad changes this season, NFL clubs are permitted to “protect” up to four players on their practice squad per week, which prevents them from being signed to another team’s 53-man roster.
