Giants re-sign Jakob Johnson to practice squad, release Miles Boykin

The New York Giants have added fullback/tight end Jakob Johnson back to the practice squad and released wide receiver Mile Boykin.

Johnson, a fullback who can also function as a tight end, has been being bounced back and forth between the active roster, the street, and the practice squad since the Giants initially signed him on August 16.

Since then, the Giants released Johnson during final cuts on August 27 but then quickly added him back to the practice squad on August 28. He was elevated to the active roster on August 29 but then released on September 1 to make room for cornerback Adoree’ Jackson.

Boykin was signed to a one-year deal in April and was also released during final cuts on August 27. He was re-signed to the practice squad on August 28.

Johnson, 29, was born in Germany and first came to the NFL International Player Pathway Program with the New England Patriots in 2019. Since then, he’s spent time with the Las Vegas Raiders before joining the Giants this summer.

Johnson played his high school ball in Jacksonville, Florida, and then in college for Tennessee. He is a part owner of the Stuttgart Surge of the ELF (European League of Football).