The New York Giants re-signed running back Sandro Platzgummer, who was a free agent.
Platzgummer, 6-0 and 198 pounds, was originally signed by the Giants in 2020 as part of the NFL's International Player Pathway Program. Platzgummer played five seasons for Austria's Swarco Raiders Tirol and won two European championships with Austria's U-19 national team.
He spent time on the Giants practice squad the past two seasons but has yet to appear in a regular-season game. He did, however, break a 48-yard run in last year's preseason game against the Jets.
View photos of Austrian running back Sandro Platzgummer's time with the Giants.

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New York Giants running back Sandro Platzgummer (34) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey

Sandro Platzgummer (34)

Sandro Platzgummer (34)

New York Giants running back Sandro Platzgummer (34) reacts after a running play in the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the New York Jets, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

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New York Giants running back Sandro Platzgummer (34) runs the ball past New York Jets defensive back Sharrod Neasman (35) in the second half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

New York Giants running back Sandro Platzgummer (34) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey

Sandro Platzgummer (34)

New York Giants running back Sandro Platzgummer (34) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey

New York Giants running back Sandro Platzgummer (34) reacts after a running play in the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the New York Jets, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

Sandro Platzgummer (34)

Sandro Platzgummer (34)

New York Giants running back Sandro Platzgummer (34) reacts after a running play in the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the New York Jets, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

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New York Giants running back Sandro Platzgummer (34) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey

New York Giants running back Sandro Platzgummer (34) runs the ball against New York Jets defensive back Corey Ballentine (27) and linebacker Noah Dawkins (56) in the second half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

New York Giants running back Sandro Platzgummer (34) is congratulated by teammates after rushing against the New York Jets during a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

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New York Giants running back Sandro Platzgummer (34) is congratulated Saquon Barkley (26) after rushing against the New York Jets during a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

New York Giants running back Sandro Platzgummer (34) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey

New York Giants wide receiver Damion Willis (87) celebrates his touchdown with running back Sandro Platzgummer (34) in the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the New York Jets, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

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Sandro Platzgummer (34)

New York Giants wide receiver Damion Willis (87) celebrates a touchdown catch with New York Giants running back Sandro Platzgummer (34) during a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey

New York Giants wide receiver Damion Willis (87) celebrates his touchdown with running back Sandro Platzgummer (34) in the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the New York Jets, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

New York Giants running back Sandro Platzgummer (34) against the New York Jets during a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

New York Giants running back Sandro Platzgummer (34) warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

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New York Giants running back Sandro Platzgummer (34) warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

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New York Giants running back Sandro Platzgummer (34) takes part during a NFL Training Camp practice at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Wednesday July 28, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey

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Sandro Platzgummer (34)

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Sandro Platzgummer (34)

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Sandro Platzgummer (34)

RB Sandro Platzgummer (34)

New York Giants running back Sandro Platzgummer (34) during a NFL Training Camp practice at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Friday July 30, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey

RB Sandro Platzgummer (34)

New York Giants running back Sandro Platzgummer (34) during a NFL Training Camp practice at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Thursday July 29, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey

RB Sandro Platzgummer (34)

RB Sandro Platzgummer (34)

New York Giants running back Sandro Platzgummer (34) during a NFL Training Camp practice at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Tuesday August 10, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey

RB Sandro Platzgummer (34)

RB Sandro Platzgummer (34)

Sandro Platzgummer (34), Daniel Jones (8)

RB Sandro Platzgummer (34)

RB Sandro Platzgummer (34)

New York Giants running back Sandro Platzgummer (34) during a NFL Training Camp practice at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Monday August 9, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey

RB Sandro Platzgummer (34)

New York Giants running back Sandro Platzgummer (34) during a NFL Training Camp practice at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Monday August 9, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey

New York Giants running back Sandro Platzgummer (34) during a NFL Training Camp practice at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Thursday July 29, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey

New York Giants running back Sandro Platzgummer (34) takes part during a NFL Training Camp practice at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Wednesday July 28, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey

New York Giants running back Sandro Platzgummer (34) takes part during a NFL Training Camp practice at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Wednesday July 28, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey

Sandro Platzgummer (34), Evan Engram (88), Azeez Ojulari (51)

New York Giants running back Sandro Platzgummer (34) during a NFL Training Camp practice at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Friday July 30, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey

New York Giants running back Sandro Platzgummer participates during a scrimmage at the NFL football team's training camp, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

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Sandro Platzgummer (34)



Sandro Platzgummer (34)

Sandro Platzgummer (34)

Sandro Platzgummer (34)

Sandro Platzgummer (34)


New York Giants running back Sandro Platzgummer (34) during a training camp practice at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Friday August 21, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey

New York Giants running back Sandro Platzgummer (34) during a training camp practice at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Friday August 21, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey

New York Giants running back Sandro Platzgummer (34) during a training camp practice at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Friday August 14, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey

New York Giants running back Sandro Platzgummer (34) during a training camp practice at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Monday August 31, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey

New York Giants running back Sandro Platzgummer (34) during an NFL football practice Thursday, May 27, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

New York Giants running back Sandro Platzgummer (34) during an NFL football practice Thursday, May 27, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

New York Giants running back Sandro Platzgummer (34) during a training camp practice at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Monday August 31, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey

New York Giants running back Sandro Platzgummer (34) during a training camp practice at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Monday August 31, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey

New York Giants running back Sandro Platzgummer (34) during a training camp practice at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Friday August 14, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey

New York Giants running back Sandro Platzgummer (34) chases a high pass during an NFL football practice, Thursday, June 10, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

New York Giants running back Sandro Platzgummer participates during a scrimmage at the NFL football team's training camp, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

New York Giants running back Sandro Platzgummer (34) during a training camp practice at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Monday August 31, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey


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