The Giants created an extra roster spot after Tuesday’s cuts and they will use it a day later by re-signing Chris Boswell, who will be needed to fill in for Josh Brown at kicker in Thursday night’s preseason finale in New England.
Brown has been dealing with a leg issue, which is why punter Steve Weatherford at times worked on his field goal kicking during training camp. Boswell, 24, a punter and kicker at Rice University, was with the team this summer but waived on Aug. 16.
Brown, 36, has hit seven of his eight field goal attempts in the preseason, including kicks of 51 and 53 yards.