However, the gaelic footballer turned placekicker knew that his first period in the NFL was a short one as he has been the understudy for experienced kicker Graham Gano, who has been out with a hamstring injury after attempting a tackle.

Jude McAtamney has not made a field goal in a game that counts in two years. That may change for Giants' rookie from Rutgers via Ireland on Sunday.

The New York Giants have placed kicker Greg Joseph on injured reserve (IR) with an abdomen issue after he popped up on Friday's injury report. Joseph is the second Giants kicker to land on IR this season,

Former Derry Under-20 GAA player Jude McAtamney is making his NFL debut for the New York Giants against the Washington Commanders on Sunday.

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The New York Giants go into another game against Washington with a giant question on special teams. Kicker Greg Joseph was ruled out Friday because of an abdomen injury.

Facing a 2-6 record, the New York Giants face further challenges with injuries including kicker Greg Joseph. Rookie Jude McAtamney will make his debut

From Celtic Park to the MetLife Stadium, Swatragh's Jude McAtamney has set his sights on a career in the NFL with the New York Giants.

The Swatragh-born placekicker broke a 39 year record when he was introduced late into the second quarter of Sunday's 27-22 loss to the Washington Commanders

As far as his performance goes from an NFL debut perspective, it was a good day for the former Derry U20 midfielder. McAtamney was a late addition to the active squad as usual kic