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Two days after New York GiantsAn epic collapse for the Denver Broncos, they released one of the players responsible for the 33-32 loss.
Kicker Jude McAtamney, who missed several extra points in the loss, including one that would have put the Giants up three with just seconds left in the fourth quarter, was released after four games for New York.
McAtamney, sophomore NFL kicker from Northern Ireland, joined the Giants through the league's International Pathway program. Following Graham Gano's injury in Week 3, McAtamney was promoted to hitter.
McAthamney, who played college football at Rutgers, got off to a strong start for the Giants, kicking two short field goals and one extra point in his debut against the Los Angeles Chargers.
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Jude McAtamney of the New York Giants reacts as he misses an extra point late in the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on October 19, 2025 in Denver. (Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
But McAtamney missed the extra point against Philadelphia Eagles last week at home, and things got worse in Denver when he missed one extra point in the first half and a bogey miss after Jackson Dart's rushing score gave New York a 32-30 lead with 37 seconds left in the game.
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The miss proved disastrous for the Giants, although it was not McAtamney's fault that the Broncos advanced further down the field and into Wil Lutz's range for the win. On the last play of the game, he kicked a 39-yard field goal.
Instead of kicking a field goal to tie the game at 33, the Broncos celebrated the victory while the Giants were in complete shock at what happened in the fourth quarter.
Jude McAtamney of the New York Giants attempts a field goal against the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium on October 9, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Cooper Neal/Getty Images)
McAtamney's lack of field goal range also played a role in this game as the Giants missed attempts. They also decided to go for two when they went up 19-0 thanks to a quick score from Tyrone Tracey Jr. Conversion failed.
Gano is eligible to come off injured reserve and is expected to take a punt on Tuesday to determine if he is ready to return to the team.
Meanwhile, Youngho Koo, a former Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman who was released earlier this season, was on the Giants' practice squad. He will face Gano this week to determine who will start for New York against the Eagles on the road on Sunday.
Jude McAtamney of the New York Giants reacts after he misses an extra point late in the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on October 19, 2025 in Denver. (Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
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Gano has battled injuries since the 2023 campaign and struggled to make it to New York. He has missed 20 games since that season.
When healthy, Gano has established himself as one of the best kickers in the NFL, making 83.9% of his career field goal attempts.
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