Giants release RB Najee Harris after starting him over Cam Skattebo in loss to Saints
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Key Points:
- New York Giants running back Najee Harris expressed frustration with the team's running-back-by-committee approach after receiving only four carries in a 34-27 loss to the New Orleans Saints.
- Despite being the starter over a "punished" Cam Skattebo, Harris struggled to find a rhythm, accumulating just 99 rushing yards on 31 carries over five games, averaging a career-low 3.2 yards per carry.
- Two days after voicing his concerns, Harris was released by the Giants, signaling a shift away from relying on him as a primary running back.
- Giants head coach John Harbaugh acknowledged Harris's frustration but emphasized that the running backs must earn more opportunities by making the most of their carries, noting the team’s running game has yet to establish a consistent star performer.
- The Giants currently rank 19th in rushing yards per game and have rotated multiple backs without success, with Skattebo sidelined after a costly fumble and Harris no longer on the roster.
