EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – The Giants added their second running back in three days when they were awarded off waivers Ryquell Armstead, who was released yesterday by the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Armstead joins Corey Clement as the new contenders to back up Saquon Barkley this year. Clement, who played the previous four seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, was signed Sunday after attending the Giants' rookie minicamp on a tryout basis.
The 5-11, 220-pound Armstead did not play in the 2020 season. He was on the Reserve COVID-19 list from Aug. 2-20. He was placed on the list again on Sept. 4 and was not reinstated to the roster until March 17.
View photos of new Giants running back Ryquell Armstead.
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead (23) runs after catching a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead (23) rushes for yardage during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead (23) carries the ball in an NFL game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Denver. The Jaguars defeated the Broncos 26-24. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead (23) sets up for a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead (23) runs the ball against the Los Angeles Chargers during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Tom DiPace via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead (23) on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars won 29-15. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead (23) reacts after a run against the Indianapolis Colts during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Ryquell Armstead (23) runs the football against the Indianapolis Colts in an NFL game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019 in Indianapolis. (Rick Wilson via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead, front right, makes a reception for a 3-yard touchdown in front of Indianapolis Colts safety Clayton Geathers (26) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead (23) is stopped by Indianapolis Colts safety Clayton Geathers (26) and cornerback Pierre Desir, lower left, after a run during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Ryquell Armstead (23) against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in an NFL game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019 in Jacksonville, Fla. (Rick Wilson via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead (23) runs the ball against the Indianapolis Colts during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead warms up before an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead (23) runs against the Indianapolis Colts during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead carries the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Ryquell Armstead (23) against the Denver Broncos in an NFL game, Sunday, September 29, 2019 in Denver. (Rick Wilson via AP Images)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead (23) runs during warm ups prior to an NFL football game against the New York Jets on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars won 29-15. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Ryquell Armstead (23) runs the football against the Indianapolis Colts in an NFL game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019 in Indianapolis. (Rick Wilson via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead (23) runs the ball during a game against the New York Jets during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Tom DiPace via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead catches a pass while warming up before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Ryquell Armstead (23) breaks off a 16 yard run against the Denver Broncos in an NFL game, Sunday, September 29, 2019 in Denver. (Rick Wilson via AP Images)
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Ryquell Armstead (23) celebrates after breaking off a 16 yard run with 5:45 to play in the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos in an NFL game, Sunday, September 29, 2019 in Denver. (Rick Wilson via AP Images)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead (23) runs the ball during a game against the New York Jets during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Tom DiPace via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead (23) moves down field against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL football game at Wembley Stadium, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in London. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead (23) runs the ball during a game against the New York Jets during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Tom DiPace via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Ryquell Armstead (23) breaks off a 16 yard run against the Denver Broncos in an NFL game, Sunday, September 29, 2019 in Denver. (Rick Wilson via AP Images)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead (23) runs the ball during a game against the New York Jets during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Tom DiPace via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead (23) carries the ball during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Cincinnati. The Jaguars won 27-17. (Aaron Doster via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead (23) warms up before an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead (23) on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Saints won 13-6. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead (23) catches a pass during warm-ups prior to an NFL game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Denver. The Jaguars defeated the Broncos 26-24. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead (23) warms up before an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead, right, celebrates with quarterback Gardner Minshew after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead (23) carries the ball during warm-ups prior to an NFL game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Denver. The Jaguars defeated the Broncos 26-24. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Ryquell Armstead (23) during pregame warm-ups against the Kansas City Chiefs in an NFL game, Sunday, September 8, 2019 in Jacksonville, Fl. (Rick Wilson via AP Images)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead (23) carries the ball in an NFL game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Denver. The Jaguars defeated the Broncos 26-24. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead (23) stands on the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Cincinnati. The Jaguars won 27-17. (Aaron Doster via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead (23) carries the ball during warm-ups prior to an NFL game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Denver. The Jaguars defeated the Broncos 26-24. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars Ryquell Armstead (30) runs around the tackle of Atlanta Falcons defensive back Parker Baldwin (43) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead (23) catches a pass during warm-ups prior to an NFL game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Denver. The Jaguars defeated the Broncos 26-24. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead (23) carries the ball in an NFL game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Denver. The Jaguars defeated the Broncos 26-24. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead (23) on the field during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Chiefs defeated the Jaguars 40-26. (AP Photo/Perry Knotts)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead, right, celebrates with quarterback Gardner Minshew after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead (23) returns a kickoff during warm-ups prior to an NFL game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Denver. The Jaguars defeated the Broncos 26-24. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead runs a route against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half of an NFL football preseason game, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Ryquell Armstead (30) during pregame warm-ups against the Miami Dolphins in an NFL preseason game, Thursday, August 22, 2019 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Rick Wilson via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Ryquell Armstead (30) during pregame warm-ups against the Miami Dolphins in an NFL preseason game, Thursday, August 22, 2019 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Rick Wilson via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead runs a route against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half of an NFL football preseason game, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Ryquell Armstead (30) against the Baltimore Ravens in an NFL preseason game, Thursday, August 8, 2019 in Baltimore. (Rick Wilson via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Ryquell Armstead (30) against the Baltimore Ravens in an NFL preseason game, Thursday, August 8, 2019 in Baltimore. (Rick Wilson via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Ryquell Armstead (30) during pregame warm-ups against the Miami Dolphins in an NFL preseason game, Thursday, August 22, 2019 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Rick Wilson/Jacksonville Jaguars)
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Ryquell Armstead (30) against the Baltimore Ravens in an NFL preseason game, Thursday, August 8, 2019 in Baltimore. (Rick Wilson via AP)
Armstead joined the Jaguars as a 2019 fifth-round draft choice, No. 140 overall, from Temple University. As a rookie, he played in all 16 games with one start and finished with 35 carries for 108 yards and 14 receptions for 144 yards and two touchdowns. Armstead had season-high totals of eight attempts and 42 yards – and a season-long run of 16 yards – at Denver on Sept. 29, when he also scored his first touchdown on a seven-yard reception. He also scored in the season finale vs. Indianapolis.
At Temple, Armstead played in 49 games and rushed for 2,182 yards and 34 touchdowns on 573 carries. He also had 29 receptions for 175 yards.
The Giants also terminated the contract of quarterback Joe Webb, who played in two games last season on special teams.
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CB James Bradberry
G Ben Bredeson
RB Gary Brightwell
LB Lorenzo Carter
WR Pharoh Cooper
DB Keon Crossen
LB Tae Crowder
OT Korey Cunningham
P Riley Dixon
TE Evan Engram
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K Graham Gano
FB Cullen Gillaspia
QB Mike Glennon
WR Kenny Golladay
G Will Hernandez
DT Austin Johnson
WR Collin Johnson
DL Raymond Johnson III
QB Daniel Jones
LS Casey Kreiter
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DB Julian Love
G Wes Martin
LB Benardrick McKinney
S Xavier McKinney
TE Chris Myarick
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DB Steven Parker
OT Matt Peart
FB Elijhaa Penny
C Billy Price
LB Reggie Ragland
DB J.R. Reed
LB Quincy Roche
TE Kyle Rudolph
DB Logan Ryan
DT Danny Shelton
WR Sterling Shepard
OL Matt Skura
WR Darius Slayton
LB Elerson G. Smith
OT Nate Solder
OT Andrew Thomas
DT Leonard Williams
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