Impact Holton played 13 special teams snaps in Sunday's blowout loss to San Francisco and didn't record any statistics.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
JOHNNY HOLTON
Dropped down to practice squad Holton was reverted back to the Giants' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction report.
Elevates from practice squad The Giants promoted Holton to the active roster Saturday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.
Impact With Sterling Shepard (toe) on injured reserve, Holton will be brought up from the practice squad to add depth. He played in 16 games with the Steelers last year and caught three of 15 targets for 21 yards. He'll likely operate in a reserve role with the Giants but could contribute on special teams.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Latches on with New York Holton agreed to a contract with the Giants on Wednesday.
Impact Holton was let go by the Steelers this offseason, but will get another opportunity to make a 53-man roster. The 28-year-old produced just three catches for 21 yards and returned three kickoffs through 16 games in 2019, so he'll be looking for a depth role.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Giants re-sign veteran center Jon Halapio, WR Johnny Holton
The New York Giants created a little more competition for the center job, re-signing Jon HalapioSEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Roethlisberger's return makes Steelers major factor in 2020
The Pittsburgh Steelers believe the return of quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will put them in contention for a return to the postseasonAUGUST 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
