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It was certainly a gutsy decision for a seventh-round pick.

Korie Black, whom the Giants drafted with the No. 246 pick in April, bolted for the Jets practice squad instead of returning to the Giants after being cut. 

Black originally made the 53-man Giants roster, then was cut, but with the intention of bringing him back. 

The Giants cut Black to <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/08/27/sports/giants-add-beau-brade-rico-payton-off-waivers/">make room to sign Rico Payton off waivers</a>, planning on bringing Black back — as a special-teamer and depth option at cornerback — once they placed Payton on injured reserve.

It was certainly a gutsy decision for a seventh-round pick. Korie Black, whom the Giants drafted with the No. 246 pick in April, bolted for the Jets practice squad instead of returning to the Giant…{ai:summary}Korie Black, Giants’ 246th pick in April, bolted to the Jets’ practice squad after being cut, despite initially making the 53-man roster.The Giants cut Black to sign Rico Payton off waivers, planning to bring Black back as a special-teams player and depth cornerback once Payton lands on IR.

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