Giants sign FB/TE Jakob Johnson

Field Level Media|published: Fri 16th August, 11:17 2024

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Dec 25, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Las Vegas Raiders fullback Jakob Johnson (45) returns to the sidelines after a play against the Kansas City Chiefs during the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

The New York Giants signed Jakob Johnson to a contract on Friday.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed for the versatile veteran, who plays both as a tight end and a fullback.

Johnson, 29, appeared in 13 games (five starts) last season with the Las Vegas Raiders.

A native of Stuttgart, Germany, Johnson has totaled 19 catches for 105 yards and a touchdown in 67 career games (34 starts) with the New England Patriots (2019-21) and Raiders (2022-23).

Also on Friday, the Giants waived/injured tight end Tyree Jackson.

--Field Level Media