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Source: Giants DL Robertson-Harris tears Achilles

ESPN · May 22, 2026, 1:42 PM

Key takeaways

  • It's a blow to the interior of the Giants' defensive line, which was already being rebuilt after trading Dexter Lawrence II to the Cincinnati Bengals last month.
  • New York was practicing indoors because of rain.
  • Robertson-Harris was on the second and final season of a two-year deal worth $9.25 million.

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It's a blow to the interior of the Giants' defensive line, which was already being rebuilt after trading Dexter Lawrence II to the Cincinnati Bengals last month. Robertson-Harris, who was likely to start, was taking first-team reps at Thursday's practice before reaching for the back of his right leg early at the indoor workout.

New York was practicing indoors because of rain.

Robertson-Harris was on the second and final season of a two-year deal worth $9.25 million. He started 17 games for New York last season and had 35 tackles (three for a loss) and six quarterback hits.

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