Kicker McAtamney released by New York Giants

After missing two kicks against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Jude McAtamney was released by the New York Giants.

After sustaining a broken leg with Graham Gano, the 25-year-old former Derry Under-20 gaelic football player, the Giants lost four NFL games.

McAtamney made a stellar kicking debut as the Giants defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 21-18 at MetLife Stadium following his promotion from the practice squad.

In order to face the Philadelphia Eagles, the defending Super Bowl champion, on October 10, he was forced to be signed to the full 53-man roster because he was unable to be elevated from the practice squad for a third time.

McAtamney scored four kicks on five attempts as the Giants defeated the Eagles 34-17 to extend that call-up.

However, he missed two points as the Giants, who had given up 33 points in the fourth quarter against the Broncos, lost by one point on Sunday.

Although he is a member of the NFL’s international player pathway program, his future has not been confirmed, but he is still eligible to play on the Giants’ practice roster without being on the roster.

Before moving to the US to play for Rutgers University, McAtamney helped Derry win an Ulster title in 2020.