Kelvin Benjamin of the New York Giants runs drills during minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on May 14, 2021. Credit: Mike Stobe
Kelvin Benjamin’s comeback attempt with the Giants did not make it through the first practice of training camp.
The former first-round pick as a wide receiver who has not taken an NFL snap since 2018 and was trying to make the Giants’ roster as a tight end walked off the field shortly after Wednesday’s workout began. A team source said he is expected to be released from the squad on Wednesday evening.
Benjamin's departure from the practice field followed a lengthy conversation with general manager Dave Gettleman and head coach Joe Judge on the field while the rest of the players went through individual drills.