Giants add veteran interior lineman Josh Tupou to 53-man roster ahead of Week 2 at Rams

Tupou (6'3", 350 lbs.) has previous starting and rotational NFL experience and his elevation provides the Giants with an experienced nose-tackle option against the Rams’ run and interior protection schemes.

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- Giants signed DL Josh Tupou to their 53-man roster on Wednesday, per Giants Wire.
- Tupou originally signed with the Giants in May and spent training camp with the club before the practice-squad stint.
- The move was made ahead of New York’s Monday night game in Los Angeles.
- Tupou is a 6-foot-3, 350-pound interior defensive lineman with prior NFL starting experience.
- Career totals include 71 games with 23 starts, 94 tackles and three sacks.
- His presence gives the Giants another option to clog running lanes and rotate inside vs. the Rams’ offensive line.

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