Meriweather agreed to a contract with the Giants on Wednesday.
Meriweather was released by the Giants last week, but the team decided to bring him back after fellow safety Cooper Taylor suffered a concussion in Sunday's loss to the Panthers. Meriweather started 11 games this season, but it remains to be seen if he will do so in either Week 16 or 17.
Meriweather (knee) has been released by the Giants on Wednesday, NJ.com reports.
The Giants parted ways with the eight-year veteran on Wednesday in order to make room for the signing of defensive lineman Barry Cofield. Meriweather was signed during training camp and started in 11 games before going down with a knee injury. He has 53 tackles and two interceptions on the season. Meriweather could find his way onto a roster in need of secondary depth.
Meriweather (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jets.
With Meriweather unable to play for the first time this season, Craig Dahl is the favorite to start alongside Landon Collins. It won't necessarily be a downgrade for the New York defense, as Meriweather misses a lot of tackles and often struggles in coverage. Collins is easily the superior IDP option.
The Redskins have placed safety Brandon Meriweather on injured reserve with a toe injury, ending his 2014 campaign, per the team's official website. In addition, Washington signed linebacker Steve Beauharnais to the 53-man active roster.
Meriweather totaled 55 tackles, three sacks and three forced fumbles.
Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins, running back Roy Helu, safety Brandon Meriweather, linebacker Keenan Robinson, guard Josh LeRibeus, wide receiver Leonard Hankerson and defensive end Jason Hatcher were ruled inactive Week 15 against the Giants.
The Redskins could be without two of their defensive stars for Week 15 against the Giants. Defensive back Brandon Meriweather and linebacker Keenan Robinson were unable to practice again on Friday, per Comcast SportsNet Washington. The team will announce their statuses for Sunday's game later in the day.
Redskins wide receiver DeSean Jackson (shin) and linebacker Keenan Robinson (knee) were listed as inactive Week 14 vs. St. Louis. Safety Brandon Meriweather, quarterback Kirk Cousins, defensive lineman Kedric Golston, guard Josh LeRibeus and tackle Tyler Polumbus were also inactive.
The Redskins were without defensive end Kedric Golston (back), linebacker Keenan Robinson (knee), safety Brandon Meriweather (toe) and cornerback Chase Minnifield (concussion) for Friday’s practice, reports CSNwashington.com.
The Redskins ruled Golston and Minnifield out of Sunday's game against the Rams, while Meriweather is listed as doubtful and Robinson is questionable.
Redskins defensive end Jason Hatcher (knee) and strong safety Brandon Meriweather (toe) missed practice Wednesday as the team prepared for Sunday's game against the Rams.
Redskins safety Brandon Meriweather has a sprained toe and his stauts for Sunday against the Rams is unknown.
Meriweather received an X-ray on his toe, which came back negative. He has played in 10 games this season, totaling 55 tackles, three sacks and three forced fumbles.
Redskins safety Brandon Meriweather said X-rays on his injured toe were negative Monday, according to CSN Washington. There is no timetable for prognosis yet.
Meriweather injured the toe in Sunday's loss to the Colts and never returned to the field. He has played in 10 games this season, totaling 55 tackles, three sacks and three forced fumbles.
Redskins safety Brandon Meriweather left Week 13 against the Colts in the second quarter with a toe injury. His return is questionable.
Redskins safety Brandon Meriweather has returned to action in the team's Week 6 matchup with the Cardinals. Meriweather was questionable to return to the game while being evaluated for a potential concussion.
Redskins safety Brandon Meriweather is questionable to return to Sunday's Week 6 matchup with the Cardinals, the team announced. Meriweather is being evaluated for a concussion after suffering his injury early in Sunday's game.
The appeal by Redskins strong safety Brandon Meriweather of a two-game suspension has been denied by the league.
Meriwether was hit with the punishment for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith.
The NFL suspended Redskins safety Brandon Meriweather two games for his helmet-to-helmet hit on Ravens receiver Torrey Smith, reports Fox Sports. Meriweather was suspended one game last year for multiple violations of the same infraction.
Redskins defensive backs Brandon Meriweather and Tracy Porter are set to play in Monday's preseason game against the Browns, Comcast SportsNet Washington reports.
Meriweather has been dealing with a minor toe injury. Porter is working his way back from offseason shoulder surgery.
Jay Gruden has said that a toe ailment might not prevent Redskins safety Brandon Meriweather from playing Monday night against Cleveland.
Meriweather started 13 games a year ago and racked up 69 tackles.
Safety Brandon Meriweather will re-sign with the Redskins on a one-year, $1 million deal, reports NBC News4 in Washington. He had 69 tackles and two interceptions in 13 games last season.
Free agent safety Brandon Meriweather wasn't the same player for the Redskins after he was suspended for illegal hits, reports the Washington Post. Meriweather "seemed to lose some of his aggression" following the one-game suspension and "seemed to struggle to find a balance between playing with aggression while also avoiding putting himself and other players at risk," the report said.
The paper suggests Washington can find better options at safety than Meriweather, who had 69 tackles, two interceptions, a sack, a forced fumble and three pass deflections last season.