The New York Giants were on Tuesday awarded safety Jarrick Bernard-Converse off waivers from the Cleveland Browns. Bernard-Converse will take the roster spot of Cam Skattebo, who was officially placed on Injured Reserve after surgery to repair his dislocated ankle.
Bernard-Converse, 25, played collegiately at Oklahoma State and LSU. He was a sixth-round pick by the New York Jets in 2023.
Bernard-Converse played 15 games for the Jets over two seasons. He was waived by the Jets at the end of the preseason and claimed by the Browns. Bernard-Converse played in five games for Cleveland.
In 20 NFL games, he has played 241 special teams snaps and only 15 defensive snaps. He played only five defensive snaps for the Browns.
Cleveland used Bernard-Converse as a gunner on punt coverage, an indication of his ability on special teams. He is also an excellent athlete:
The Giants played on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles without starting cornerback Paulson Adebo and starting safety Jevon Holland, both out with knee injuries.
As of now, the Giants have only two running backs — Tyrone Tracy Jr. and Devin Singletary — on their 53-man roster. Dante ‘Turbo’ Miller is on the practice squad.
No Juice
The Giants also re-signed linebacker Swayze Bozeman to their practice squad. To make room, they released wide receiver Antwane ‘Juice’ Wells.
Workouts
The Giants also held a large workout on Tuesday. Working out were:
Israel Abanikanda, RB, Pittsburgh
Isaiah Bolden, DB, Jackson State
Darrynton Evans, RB, Appalachian State
O’Donnell Fortune, DB, South Carolina
Jaren Hall, QB, Brigham Young
Diontae Johnson, WR, Toledo
Jaylen Johnson, WR, East Carolina
Montrell Johnson, RB, Florida
Jalen Kimber, DB, Penn State
Jarius Monroe, DB, Tulane
Doneiko Slaughter, DB, Arkansas
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