New York Giants sign RB Joshua Kelley, place safety Elijah Riley on IR

The New York Giants have spent the past week relentlessly tinkering with the backend of their 90-man roster, which is a trend that continued on Thursday.

Head coach Brian Daboll revealed that the team has signed running back Joshua Kelley.

The 26-year-old Kelly was a fourth-round selection of the Los Angeles Chargers in the 2020 NFL draft and appeared in 54 games with the team, including four starts.

Over his four-year career, Kelly rushed for 1,148 yards and six touchdowns while averaging 3.6 yards per carry. He also hauled in 50 receptions for 319 yards.

In addition to his offensive prowess, Kelly also filled multiple roles on special teams and returned some kickoffs, but was ineffective in that role.

In a corresponding roster move, the Giants placed safety Elijah Riley on injured reserve (IR). He will miss the season if the two sides do not reach an injury settlement.

The moves were the final in a days-long flurry.

ROSTER MOVES 8/15

Free Agent Signing:
▪️ RB Joshua Kelley
▪️ DB Raheem Layne
▪️ DB Jonathan Sutherland

Released:
▪️ DB Jalen Mills

Reserve/Injured:
▪️ DB Elijah Riley

Traded:
▪️ DL Jordan Phillips

📰: https://t.co/qTCeC4D0dE pic.twitter.com/JSg1Se0hAZ

— Dan Salomone (@Dan_Salomone) August 15, 2024

Many of these players are unlikely to make the initial 53-man roster but may be brought back on the practice squad.