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Giants sign former XFL defensive lineman Kobe Smith

The Giants added a defensive lineman on Thursday, signing Kobe Smith, a well-traveled 24-year-old who has yet to appear in an NFL game.

To make room on the roster, wide receiver Dre Miller was waived/injured.

Smith, who most recently played for the San Antonio Brahmas of the XFL, was not drafted out of South Carolina in 2020 and signed with the Titans.

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The Giants signed Kobe Smith, who played collegiately at South Carolina. Getty Images

He has also been on practice squads with the Buccaneers, Eagles and Falcons.

Last year, the 6-foot-2, 312-pound Smith attended the Giants’ minicamp as a tryout player.