Giants released OT Matt Gono.
Eric Smith was signed in a corresponding move. Gono underwent neck surgery last year, but his symptoms returned in training camp earlier this month. He saw a specialist for the issue and was reportedly mulling retirement when the team placed him on the exempt/left squad list. Barring a surprising turn of events, Gono is likely done in the NFL. Gono appeared in 21 games, all for the Falcons, and earned four starts.