With Jeff Smith (knee) and Parris Campbell (knee) each dealing with an injury, the New York Giants hosted a pair of wide receivers for workouts on Thursday.
Both Jontre Kirklin and D.J. Montgomery made their way to East Rutherford and for Kirklin, it was his second time. He had also worked out for the Giants last October.
The 6-foot, 184-pound Kirklin originally signed with the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent out of LSU in 2022. He didn’t stick and despite some interest from other NFL teams, he ended up in the XFL during their 2023 season.
Kirklin was leading the Houston Roughnecks with 15 receptions for 253 yards and four touchdowns before suffering a chest injury on March 16 and sitting out the remainder of the year.
In addition to wide receiver, the multi-threat Kirklin can also play quarterback, running back and defensive back.
The 6-foot-1, 201-pound Montgomery was signed by the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent out of Austin Peay in 2019. He quickly became a journeyman, making stops with the New York Jets, Indianapolis Colts and Houston Texans before joining the USFL’s Michigan Panthers on June 1.
In three career NFL games (all with the Jets), Montgomery has recorded three receptions for 36 yards and two first downs.
Neither Kirklin or Montgomery were immediately signed to a contract.
