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Giants Waive Former Draft Pick Mykkele Thompson, Sign Jimmy Herman

According to ESPN's Jordan Raanan, the New York Giants have waived former fifth-round pick, Mykkele Thompson.

Giants waived DB Mykkele Thompson. Was nursing an injury. Story of his Giants career. Fifth-rounder played in just 1 game with team.

— Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan) August 10, 2017

Thompson, who was drafted as a safety out of Texas in 2015, converted to cornerback this offseason because of the team's need for a fourth corner.

Raanan adds that Thompson was waived based on an injury and not his play - he played only one game over two seasons with the team due to injuries.