Giants sign LB Malik Harrison to practice squad

The Giants are adding free agent veteran linebacker Malik Harrison to their practice squad. Harrison, a former Ravens draft pick, is available after being released in Pittsburgh's final roster cuts this weekend. Per Jeremy Fowler. The seven-year pro reunites with Head Coach John Harbaugh, whom he spent 5 years with before signing with the Steelers.

Harrison has 215 career tackles and 43 starts, and the Giants intend to use him as an immediate contributor when called up. New York enters Week 1 with thin linebacker depth after its 53-man cut, and Harrison gives the coaching staff a known quantity.