ESPN.com · Feb 6, 2019
Source: Giants don't pick up RB Jonathan Stewart's contract option
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - The New York Giants did not pick up the option on the contract of running back Jonathan Stewart by Wednesday's deadline, a source told ESPN.
This was the expected result after Stewart rushed for 17 yards on six carries and wasn't activated off injured reserve despite being healthy late in the season. He was scheduled to count $3.2 million against the salary cap in 2019.
The Athletic first reported that the Giants didn't pick up Stewart's option.
General manager Dave Gettleman signed Stewart last season to a two-year deal worth up to $6.575 million. It had a $500,000 option bonus and base salary of $2.35 million this coming season.
