Giants release Najee Harris days after criticizing New York's running back rotation

The move comes right after the veteran voiced frustration over his limited role and a crowded backfield rotation in Week 6. The New York Giants' running back room and rushing rotation remain in flux, and they have just booted the back who started Sunday's game from the team. The Giants are reportedly releasing Najee Harris, per NFL Media. Harris signed with the Giants in August, and rushed 31 times for 99 yards in five games played. He received the "start" for New York's Week 6 matchup against the New Orleans Saints, but rushed just four times for two yards. Quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who entered the game in the fourth quarter, ended up leading the Giants in rushing with 26 yards on just two attempts.

Tyrone Tracy Jr. rushed six times for 18 yards and a touchdown, Devin Singletary rushed four times for 14 yards and Cam Skattebo was not given a rushing attempt. Harris criticized the Giants' running back rotation after the game on Sunday, saying it was difficult for anyone to find a rhythm. "It's hard to get in a rhythm with one or two plays," Harris said, via The Trentonian. "The first couple runs will be like, 'OK, how are they playing it?' And then the next ones will be, 'OK, this is how you attack it.' But