NY Giants waive Lauletta, Wheeler; Smith, Simonson on IR

New England Patriots wide receiver Demaryius Thomas, top, catches a touchdown pass over New York Giants defensive back Henre' Toliver (38) in the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New York Giants quarterback Alex Tanney (3) looks for a receiver in the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New York Giants head coach Pat Shurmur watches from the sideline in the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

New York Giants tight end Scott Simonson (82) catches a touchdown pass as New England Patriots safety Malik Gant makes the tackle in the end zone in the second half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. Simonson was injured on the play. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

New England Patriots outside linebacker Scooby Wright (96) pressures New York Giants quarterback Alex Tanney (3) in the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)