The New York Giants signed tight end Josiah Deguara and wide receiver Kobe Prentice on Wednesday, using two roster spots to add depth before Friday's preseason finale against the Jets. To make room, the team waived running back Dante Miller.
Deguara is the interesting piece. He's a veteran tight end with real NFL mileage, the kind of player who can step into a blocking role and run a route when asked. Prentice is a young receiver with a chance to show something. The waiving of Miller tells you the running back room is settled enough that a fringe player wasn't worth keeping.
This is a depth move, not a headline grabber. The Giants aren't adding stars; they're adding competitors. Deguara's arrival puts pressure on the tight ends already on the roster. If the coaches wanted a warm body, they'd have signed a camp leg. Signing Deguara on the eve of cutdowns means they saw something specific, whether it's his blocking or his special teams value.
Prentice has a tougher road. He's walking into a receiver room with more competition. But Friday's game is an audition, and a strong showing can erase weeks of anonymity. The front office brought him in to make the final cutdown decisions harder. That's the point.
The immediate impact is on special teams and the back end of the depth chart. Deguara could carve out a role as a No. 2 tight end if he shows he can handle the offense. Prentice is a practice-squad candidate unless he forces the issue.
My read: Deguara makes the 53-man roster. He's the safer bet because he fills a specific role. Watch how many snaps he gets against the Jets; if he's running with the ones, the job is his to lose. The Giants didn't make these moves by accident. They're telling you who they want to keep.