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 over the team's running-back-by-committee approach after being limited to just four carries in a 34-27 loss to the New Orleans Saints.
- Despite starting over Cam Skattebo, Harris managed only 99 rushing yards on 31 carries across five games, averaging a career-low 3.2 yards per carry.
- Giants head coach John Harbaugh acknowledged Harris's frustration but emphasized that no running back has yet earned a consistent lead role, urging players to maximize their opportunities.
- Cam Skattebo, who started the first five games, lost playing time after a costly fumble in Week 5 and did not see any touches against the Saints.
- Following the Saints game, the Giants released Najee Harris, signaling a shift in their running back strategy amid ongoing struggles in the ground game.
