Giants Make Unexpected Move Elevating WR Ray-Ray McCloud—Could This Change Sunday’s Game?

Just a little over a week ago, Ray-Ray McCloud found himself back in the NFL mix, signing onto the Giants’ practice squad—and Sunday’s game against the 49ers is shaping up to be his debut moment. It’s fascinating how quickly the tides can turn in this league; McCloud, who kicked off the season with the Falcons, played four games before a mysterious non-injury scratch benching and a release on October 21. His stat line? Six receptions for 64 yards, plus added value as a return specialist—always handy in the chess match that is professional football. Meanwhile, the Giants have shuffled their secondary too, bringing cornerback Rico Payton off injured reserve while sending Art Green the other way. The dynamic around this team is evolving fast, and McCloud’s opportunity couldn’t have come at a more critical juncture. LEARN MORE

Wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud signed to the Giants’ practice squad a little over a week ago and he’ll get his first chance to help the team in Sunday’s game against the 49ers.

McCloud was elevated from the practice squad along with linebacker Zaire Barnes. McCloud opened the season with the Falcons and played in four games before being scratched for non-injury reasons in his final games with Atlanta. He was released on October 21.

McCloud had six catches for 64 yards with the Falcons and also has experience as a returner.

The Giants also activated cornerback Rico Payton from injured reserve and placed cornerback Art Green on the same list.