The New York Giants release running back Najee Harris, with multiple outlets linking the decision to his recent comments about the team’s running-back usage and rotation. ESPN and other reports say Harris started the team’s loss to the Saints, then had limited production, including two yards on four carries.
Several sources frame the timing as immediate following his critique. Yahoo Sports and CBS Sports say Harris voiced frustration about his role and the crowded backfield, describing his concern about how touches are distributed. The Athletic similarly reports that Harris expressed frustration with the running back rotation shortly after the Saints game, and the team releases him two days later.
Outlets differ mainly in emphasis. Some focus more on the on-field performance snapshot from the Saints game, while others lead with the “hot water” aspect tied to his questioning of the plan at running back. The New York Post adds an extra contextual note about coaching shakeups, but the core points—release, recent criticism, and limited usage/production—are consistent across coverage.
