Giants release running back Najee Harris days after he complained about his role

The New York Giants are releasing running back Najee Harris, according to a person with knowledge of the decision. Harris started Sunday's loss to the Saints but managed just two yards on four carries, and he was the first running back on the field. The move comes days after Harris voiced frustration over his limited role and a crowded backfield rotation in Week 6. Two days before the release, Harbaugh had benched Cam Skattebo, leaving Harris apparently in line for the starting role.

Alternative and independent outlets ESPN and CBS Sports lead with the team's running back problems and Harris's own complaints, with ESPN citing NFL Network's Ian Rapoport as its source. The left-leaning Washington Post keeps it brief, relying on a person with knowledge of the decision and offering little added context. The right-leaning New York Post leads with Harbaugh's wider backfield shakeup and the Skattebo benching, and it highlights Harris's four-carry, two-yard game. All sides agree on the release and Harris's limited Sunday production, but emphasis differs: independent outlets center his criticism, while the right-leaning outlet centers the coaching changes.