Key facts
- The New York Giants released kicker Jason Sanders on Tuesday.
- Sanders had signed a one-year contract with the Giants in March.
- The contract was valued at $1.425 million, with $300,000 guaranteed.
- The team stated the release was necessary to create roster space.
The New York Giants have released kicker Jason Sanders, just weeks after signing him to a one-year contract. The deal, signed in March, was valued at $1.425 million, with $300,000 of that amount guaranteed. However, the guaranteed money did not prevent Sanders from being released on Tuesday. The team cited the necessity of creating roster space as the reason for the move.