New York Giants Promote Tim Scott From Practice Squad

Posted Nov 5, 2017
The Giants Saturday placed Weston Richburg, their fourth-year center, on injured reserve. To take his place on the roster, the Giants signed defensive back Tim Scott off their practice squad. The 5-11, 195-pound Scott has not played in an NFL regular-season game. He entered the league as a rookie free agent with the Dallas Cowboys in 2015 after playing for North Carolina. (New York Giants)

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