Giants waive Kyle Lauletta after failing to secure a trade

With Saturday representing the final day for NFL teams to trim their roster to 53, the New York Giants made a bit of a surprising move by trimming the quarterback position.

The Giants waived Kyle Lauletta, which comes less than one year after they selected him in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL Draft.

Quarterback Kyle Lauletta is being cut one year after being selected in the fourth round, per source. Lauletta had a strong preseason after starting slow this summer off knee surgery.

— Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan) August 31, 2019

Before waiving Lauletta, Giants general manager Dave Gettleman reportedly tried to trade him and had no takers.

Giants explored trade possibilities for Lauletta, per source. Obviously nothing materialized.

— Dan Duggan (@DDuggan21) August 31, 2019

Lauletta is the first draft pick of Gettleman’s on the Giants that he is cutting ties with. However, given his strong preseason, Lauletta shouldn’t have trouble finding work in the league.

CLUTCH.@kylelauletta to Alonzo Russell FOR THE @GIANTS WIN! #NYGvsNE pic.twitter.com/gzVVLH4qNK

— NFL (@NFL) August 30, 2019

What a moment for Lauletta. Not only a game winning TD, but some praise from the 🐐 as well #Giants pic.twitter.com/1jGvaTtO7j

— Mike (@Mike_NYY) August 30, 2019

Lauletta went 37-of-62 with 453 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions during the preseason for the Giants and had the game-winning touchdown to Alonzo Russell this past week against the New England Patriots.