New York Giants sign TE Jakob Johnson, waive TE Tyree Jackson

The New York Giants continued their seemingly endless roster tinkering on Friday morning, signing fullback-tight end Jakob Johnson.

ESPN insider Adam Schefter was the first to report the news.

Giants are signing free-agent fullback-tight end Jakob Johnson. pic.twitter.com/WCDlS03py3

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 16, 2024

The 6-foot-3, 255-pound Johnson went undrafted out of Tennessee in 2018 before spending a season with Germany’s Stuttgart Scorpions. He made his NFL debut in 2019 with the New England Patriots as part of the NFL’s International Player Pathway Program.

Johnson, 29, spent the past two seasons with the Las Vegas Raiders, where he worked closely with current Giants offensive line coach Carmen Bricillo.

Born in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, Johnson remains a co-owner and executive of the Scorpions franchise.

In 67 career games (34 starts), Johnson has rushed for 105 yards and one touchdown, averaging 5.5 yards per carry. He serves primarily as a blocker and also plays special teams.

Pro Football Focus gave Johnson an overall grade of 46.1 last season, including a run blocking grade of 49.9.

In a corresponding roster move, the Giants have waived tight end/quarterback Tyree Jackson with an injury designation. If he clears waivers, he will revert to injured reserve (IR).