Giants sign FB George Aston to practice squad, attempted to claim LB Sharif Finch

It doesn’t matter that it’s Christmas Eve, the business of the NFL must go on. It is Tuesday however, and that means they’ll be some player movement.

The New York Giants made a practice squad move on Tuesday, releasing punter Sean Smith and signing fullback George Aston.

Roster update: The Giants have signed FB George Aston to the practice squad. P Sean Smith was terminated from the practice squad.#NYGiants | @primepoint pic.twitter.com/tzOGCoLU8V

— Dan Salomone (@NYGsalomone) December 24, 2019

Aston, an undrafted rookie out of Pitt, spent time on the Denver Broncos practice squad.

Earlier in the day it was reported the Giants put in an unsuccessful waiver claim for Tennessee Titans linebacker Sharif Finch, but he was awarded to the 1-14 Cincinnati Bengals.

New Bengals OLB Sharif Finch was a popular player on waivers as both the Giants & Lions also tried to claim him, per source. He's a young, athletic pass rusher for Cincy to develop.

— Field Yates (@FieldYates) December 24, 2019

Finch was born in Queens and played his college ball at Temple. He was signed as an undrafted free agent last year by the Titans.