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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The New York Giants signed kicker Greg Joseph off the Detroit Lions ' practice squad Tuesday and placed veteran Graham Gano on injured reserve with a hamstring injury.
Gano's injury was a big factor in the Giants' 21-18 loss at Washington on Sunday. Punter Jamie Gillan missed an extra point after the first of New York's three touchdowns, and the Giants unsuccessfully went for 2 on their next two touchdowns. Editor's Picks Betting buzz: Giants' kicker injury dooms field goal prop bettors 9h ESPN Projecting the 2025 NFL draft order: Will the Panthers, Broncos or Giants be at No.
1? 7h ESPN staff Week 3 NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus the most important backup/role player for every team 7h NFL Nation They did not attempt any field goals and became the second team in NFL history to score three touchdowns and lose to a team that didn't score any. Washington kicked seven field goals. Gano was hurt on the opening kickoff.
The 37-year-old went into the game with a groin injury and injured his hamstring chasing Austin Ekeler on a kickoff return that was called back because of a penalty. A seven-year veteran, Joseph spent the past three seasons with the Minnesota Vikings . He holds the NFL record for game-winning kicks in a season (five) and made the longest field goal (61 yards) in the history of the Minnesota franchise.
The 61-yarder gave the Vikings a 27-24 win over the Giants late in the 2022 season. The 30-year-old Joseph also has played for Cleveland Browns and Tennessee Titans ..
