Ray-Ray McCloud: Everything you need to know

The Giants cut McCloud from their practice squad Wednesday, Dan Salomone and Matt Citak of the team's official site report. The Giants also released cornerback Myles Purchase from their practice squad, signing instead veteran punter Cameron Johnston and wide receiver Xavier Gipson. McCloud will become an unrestricted free agent.

McCloud reverted to the Giants' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log. McCloud didn't record a target during Sunday's 24-20 loss to the Bears, but his 20 snaps on offense were fourth most among Giants wide receivers behind Wan'Dale Robinson (72), Darius Slayton (45) and Gunner Olszewski (28), while Jalin Hyatt was active but did not play. McCloud is eligible to be elevated to the Giants' active roster once more this season, which could happen as soon as Week 11 against the Packers this Sunday.

The Giants elevated McCloud from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports. McCloud will be elevated to the Giants' active roster for a second consecutive week and will be available to play Sunday against the Bears. He was elevated for the Giants' Week 9 loss to the 49ers, and although he logged just one catch for five yards, his 52 offensive snaps were second most among wide receivers behind Wan'Dale Robinson (57) and ahead of Darius Slayton (51).