Giants awarded DB Anthony Johnson Jr. off waivers from Packers

The New York Giants were awarded defensive back Anthony Johnson Jr., formerly of the Green Bay Packers, off of waivers on Wednesday.

Johnson was the lone player awarded to the Giants off waivers.

Johnson, 24, was waived by the Packers at the roster deadline on Tuesday. He was a seventh-round pick out of Iowa State (242nd overall) in the 2023 NFL draft.

Johnson played in 12 games for the Packers last season, starting four. He also appeared in two postseason games.

During the regular season, Johnson recorded 24 tackles (18 solo), three passes defensed, and one interception.

Johnson (6’0″, 205) was a second-team All-Big 12 selection in 2022.

None of the players the Giants waived on Tuesday were claimed and are now free agents. They can sign elsewhere or be added back to the team’s practice squad.

In a corresponding move, the Giants have waived safety Gervarrius Owens.

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