**Giants Claim WR Ryan Miller from Buccaneers Ahead of Week 15 Matchup**
The New York Giants made an under-the-radar move before their Week 15 contest with the Washington Commanders, swiping wide receiver Ryan Miller from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ roster. Fox Sports Bucs insider Greg Auman reported the news on December 11, noting:
> “Receiver Ryan Miller, cut by the Bucs on Wednesday, has been claimed by the Giants.”
The Giants subsequently confirmed the roster move, which Auman described as a “tough loss for the Bucs [losing a] special-teams standout who has one touchdown catch this season.”
Tampa Bay had been hoping to sneak Miller back onto their practice squad following the return of starters Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan. However, the Giants acted quickly to snatch him up, securing a plus-special teamer and serviceable wide receiver. Miller now has several weeks—and the upcoming offseason—to prove he deserves a full-time role on Big Blue’s 53-man roster.
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### New Giants WR Ryan Miller Had a Mini-Breakout With Buccaneers in 2024
Considering his undrafted status out of Furman, Miller’s 2024 campaign with the Buccaneers could be classified as a mini-breakout. Last season, he recorded 12 catches for 128 yards and 2 touchdowns—solid numbers for his second year in the NFL.
Unfortunately, that spurt of offensive production didn’t carry over into 2025. This season, Miller remained an important piece for Tampa Bay on special teams, but his contributions as a receiver were limited. Even with the Bucs dealing with injuries at the position early in the season, Miller registered just 2 catches for 34 yards and one touchdown.
It remains to be seen if he can carve out a role amid the Giants’ wide-open depth chart at receiver.
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### Giants Announce Beaux Collins’ Return to Practice
In other wide receiver news, undrafted rookie and camp standout Beaux Collins returned to practice this week after recovering from a neck/concussion issue that kept him on injured reserve. Giants team reporter Matt Citak announced on December 12 that Collins will be ruled out for Week 15, meaning he’ll need at least one more week before returning to action.
Per NFL rules, the Giants have 21 days to activate Collins from IR following his return to practice. They’ll need to free up a roster spot whenever they make that decision.
With the addition of Ryan Miller, it’s uncertain which receiver might be at risk when Collins is ready to rejoin the active roster. The Giants currently have several IR players designated to return, meaning each week could serve as an audition as the bottom of the roster battles to keep their spots.
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**Stay tuned for more updates as the Giants continue to shape their roster amid a pivotal stretch of the season.**
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