Giants Elevate Smoot and Martin Ahead of Commanders Game

The Giants brought two linebackers up from their practice squad ahead of their Week 10 game against the Washington Commanders at MetLife Stadium on November 12. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. at the rain-soaked stadium.

The moves come with outside linebacker Malik Harrison listed as questionable because of a groin injury. He is the only Giants player with an injury designation, and the elevations could provide added depth if he cannot play.

Smoot is being elevated for a second consecutive game. The 10-year veteran joined the Giants’ practice squad on October 13 and made his team debut in a 19-11 win over the Philadelphia Eagles, recording two tackles and a sack. He played 34 defensive snaps, mostly at left outside linebacker, and one special-teams snap on the field-goal and extra-point block unit.

Martin, a 6-foot, 230-pound linebacker, is receiving his first elevation. He signed a one-year deal with the Giants in August and has spent the season on the practice squad. His signing reunited him with head coach John Harbaugh, who had signed Martin as an undrafted free agent in May 2025.