Giants add fullback Grant Finley, waive tight end Tyler Moore

The New York Giants made a notable special-teams and depth change on Wednesday by signing fullback Grant Finley and waiving tight end Tyler Moore. The transaction is part of the ongoing churn that shapes a 90-man roster into a smaller group more suited to each week’s game plan as training camp progresses.

Finley arrives after four seasons at Missouri Western. At the school, the Giants note that he played primarily on the defensive line, with some time at fullback, a combination that suggests a versatile developmental profile rather than a straight-line transition from tight end or running back. For an NFL fullback role, that kind of background can translate to assignment-based toughness in the running game and physicality on core special-teams responsibilities.

Moore, a tight end by position, exits the organization through waivers. While a waiver does not automatically indicate a completed career or an end to a player’s NFL opportunity, it does reduce his immediate odds of sticking with the Giants through the current phase of camp.

From a roster-construction standpoint, adding a fullback is often less about finding a highlight player and more about controlling the details. Fullbacks can serve as lead blockers on short-yardage runs, help stabilize run-game protection schemes, and contribute to special teams units that depend on disciplined, physical players who can win quickly at the point of attack.

The Giants’ move also highlights how NFL teams use player backgrounds to cover multiple roster needs. Finley’s reported experience split between defensive line work and some fullback time implies he may be viewed as someone who can learn the timing and technique of a specialized offensive role while still bringing traits that coaches often look for on the edge of a team’s unit play.

For Finley, the next step is straightforward: earn a spot by converting offseason and camp opportunities into consistent execution. The critical questions are whether he can master the communication and footwork demanded of an NFL fullback, and whether his earlier defensive-line habits translate into reliable blocks and assignments rather than becoming a liability in open-field space.

For Moore, the waiver outcome will determine his immediate future, either with the Giants through a potential re-signing scenario or with another organization if he is claimed. In either case, the roster reshuffling provides a clear snapshot of how quickly depth chart decisions are made once camps begin sorting players by fit and readiness.