New York Giants release running back Najee Harris following recent struggles

The New York Giants are parting ways with running back Najee Harris, according to reports. The decision follows a challenging outing for the 28-year-old in Sunday's 34-27 defeat against the New Orleans Saints, where he managed only two yards on four carries.

Harris, who joined the Giants this offseason, leaves the team having recorded 99 rushing yards during the current campaign. His departure comes at a time when the Giants' backfield has struggled to establish consistency, with the team currently holding a 3-2-1 record.

Following the loss, Harris voiced his dissatisfaction with the team’s running back-by-committee approach. He noted that the frequent rotations made it difficult to establish a rhythm or read the defense effectively, stating that he had never experienced such a system before. Head coach John Harbaugh addressed the situation after the game, emphasizing that the coaching staff had been rotating players to identify a primary contributor. Harbaugh stated that while all running backs received equal repetitions in the first half, no individual had yet seized the opportunity to become the definitive starter.

The Giants now look to address their ground game as they move forward without Harris. With Harbaugh publicly calling for one of his remaining tailbacks to step up and claim the lead role, the team faces a critical adjustment period in their offensive strategy for the remainder of the season.