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Reports: Giants DL Roy Robertson-Harris tears Achilles

By Thomson Reuters May 22, 2026 | 10:13 AM

Defensive lineman Roy Robertson-Harris of the New York Giants tore his right Achilles on Thursday during team ​OTAs, multiple outlets reported Friday.

The ‌injury occurred as he was rushing the passer in an 11-on-11 drill, according to The Athletic.

Robertson-Harris, 32, was a reliable contributor for the ‌Giants ​last season after signing ⁠a two-year, $9 million ⁠contract. He started all 17 games and had 35 tackles and six quarterback hits.

He played 56% of the defensive ​snaps behind only Dexter Lawrence, who was traded to the Cincinnati Bengals ⁠in April. The Giants ⁠received the No. 10 pick ​of the 2026 draft, used to select ​offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa from Miami.

Robertson-Harris ‌is a nine-year NFL veteran, having played with the Chicago Bears (2017-20), Jacksonville Jaguars (2021-24) and Seattle Seahawks (2024) before signing with ⁠the Giants.

He has appeared in 134 games (79 starts) and recorded 246 tackles, 73 quarterback hits and ⁠19 ‌sacks.

The Giants signed veteran defensive ⁠linemen Shelby Harris and DJ ​Reader ‌earlier this year and will ​need Darius ⁠Alexander and Bobby Jamison-Travis to be ready to play.

Alexander was a third-round draft pick in 2025, and the Giants selected Jamison-Travis in the sixth round this year.

–Field ​Level Media