The New York Giants today signed tight ends Nakia Griffin-Stewart and Nate Wieting to reserve/future contracts.
As an undrafted rookie in 2020, Griffin-Stewart spent the summer with the Minnesota Vikings before being released during final cuts. The Green Bay Packers added him to their practice squad on Sept. 23 and released him on Nov. 3. He then joined the Giants' practice squad, where he remained from Nov. 24 to Dec. 8.
Griffin-Stewart joined the University of Pittsburgh in 2019 as a graduate transfer from Rutgers. He played in all 13 games, starting 12, and recorded 19 catches for 185 yards (9.7 avg.) and a touchdown during his final season.
At Rutgers, the New Jersey native played in 25 career games, making five starts, and compiled 13 catches for 97 yards and a touchdown over three active seasons. He was a versatile player at Tenafly High School, where he played tight end, outside linebacker, defensive end, wide receiver, slot cornerback, and safety. He was rated the nation's No. 12 tight end by ESPN and No. 22 by Rivals.
Wieting, also an undrafted rookie, spent time with the Browns and Dolphins before landing on the Giants' practice squad in November. He was released on Dec. 1. Wieting, an Illinois native, was a three-time Academic All-Big Ten selection while majoring in biochemistry (pre-medicine) at Iowa.
By signing a reserve/future contract, it guarantees that a player cannot be signed by another team. It is only eligible for players who were not on an active roster at the conclusion of the regular season.
The Giants currently have three tight ends on the roster – Evan Engram, Kaden Smith, and Levine Toilolo – and signed Rysen John to a reserve/future contract on Jan. 4.
The following players have now been signed to reserve/future contracts:
- TE Nakia Griffin-Stewart
- TE Nate Wieting
- QB Joe Webb
- RB Jordan Chunn
- WR Derrick Dillon
- WR Alex Bachman
- LB Trent Harris
- DB Montre Hartage
- TE Rysen John
- RB Taquan Mizzell
- OT David Moa
- G Chad Slade
- QB Alex Tanney
- QB Clayton Thorson
- LS Carson Tinker
- G Kenny Wiggins
- DB Jarren Williams
- DB Quincy Wilson
View photos of the top prospects that will play in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game between Alabama and Ohio State, according to draft experts.
Alabama No. 6 WR Devonta Smith (AP Photo/John Bazemore), Ohio State No. 2 WR Chris Olave (AP Photo/Butch Dill), Alabama No. 2 CB Patrick Surtain II (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth), Ohio State No. 24 CB Shaun Wade (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) runs for gain during an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Alabama defensive back Patrick Surtain II (2) looks on against Notre Dame during the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields passes against Clemson during the first half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) returns a punt for a touchdown in an NCAA football game against LSU Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Tuscaloosa , Ala. LSU won 46-41. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama defensive lineman Christian Barmore (58) celebrates a sack against Notre Dame during the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Ohio State offensive lineman Wyatt Davis (52) during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game against Clemson, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri).
Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) runs the ball and fights off a tackle attempt by Notre Dame linebacker Drew White (40) in the second half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Alabama quarterback Mac Jones (10) warms up before the start of their Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Notre Dame in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Ohio State receiver Chris Olave plays against Nebraska during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio State defensive back Shaun Wade plays against Rutgers during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio State Pete Werner, left, works against Florida Atlantic tight end Harrison Bryant during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Alabama linebacker Dylan Moses (32) plays against Notre Dame during the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Ohio State linebacker Baron Browning (5) pass rushes against Penn State during an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. Ohio State defeated Penn State 38-25. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Alabama offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood (70) works against Florida during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Alabama defensive lineman LaBryan Ray (89) rushes against Duke during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Ohio State offensive lineman Josh Myers plays against Nebraska during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Alabama defensive back Josh Jobe (28) defends against Notre Dame during the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Ohio State running back Trey Sermon plays against Rutgers during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Alabama offensive lineman Deonte Brown (65) prepares to block against Norte Dame during the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Alabama running back Brian Robinson Jr. (24) cuts inside against Tennessee during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
