Austin Allen: Returns on practice squad

The Giants signed Allen to the practice squad Wednesday, Michael Eisen of the team's official site reports.

The Giants' dropped Allen as part of the team's final roster cuts Tuesday, but he returned via the team's practice squad upon clearing waivers. The 6-foot-9 rookie out of Nebraska should be an interesting developmental prospect for Big Blue, and he could even serve as a receiving threat should the team suffer multiple injuries at tight end this regular season.