Last Updated: March 31, 2025
2025 New York Giants Free Agent Signings
ILB TY SUMMERS (Re-Signed Unrestricted Free Agent): The Giants signed Ty Summers to the Practice Squad in August 2024 after he was cut by the Detroit Lions. The team then signed him to the 53-man roster a month later. In all, including standard elevations from the Practice Squad, Summers played in 16 games with two starts at the end of the season. All of his 112 defensive snaps came in the last three games. Summers was credited with 29 tackles, one tackle for a loss, and one pass defense. He was fast, physical, and productive in his limited defensive playing time, although he had issues in coverage. Most of the season, he played strictly on special teams. Summers was originally drafted in the 7th round of the 2019 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers. He has spent time with the Packers (2019-2022), Jacksonville Jaguars (2022, 2024), New Orleans Saints (2022-2023), and Lions (2024). Overall, Summers has played in 83 regular-season games with three starts.
ILB DYONTAE JOHNSON (Re-Signed Exclusive Rights Free Agent): The Giants placed Dyontae Johnson on Injured Reserve in late August 2024 with an ankle injury. He was activated off of IR in late December. He played in the final two games of the season, but only played on defense in the finale. In those 37 defensive snaps, he was credited with 11 tackles. The Giants signed Johnson as an undrafted rookie free agent after the 2023 NFL Draft. He spent the entire rookie season on the team’s Practice Squad. Johnson lacks ideal size, but he has some athleticism and is instinctive. He impressed in the 2024 training camp before getting hurt.
QB RUSSELL WILSON (Unrestricted Free Agent from Pittsburgh Steelers): The 5’11”, 206-pound Wilson was originally drafted in the 3rd round of the 2012 NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks. He has spent time with the Seahawks (2012-2021) Denver Broncos (2022-2023), and Steelers (2024). In his 13-year career, Wilson has started all 199 regular-season games that he has played in, throwing for 46,135 yards, 350 touchdowns, and 111 interceptions. He has also run the ball for 5,462 yards and 31 touchdowns. Wilson won a Super Bowl in the 2013 season and has been voted to the Pro Bowl ten times in his career. He is 121-77-1 as a starter. In 2024, Wilson started 11 regular-season games for the Steelers, finishing 6-5. He completed 214-of-336 passes (63.7 percent) for 2,482 yards, 16 touchdowns, and five interceptions. He also rushed the ball 43 times for 155 yards and two touchdowns.
WR ZACH PASCAL (Unrestricted Free Agent from Arizona Cardinals): The 6’2”, 215-pound Pascal originally signed with the Washington Redskins after the 2017 NFL Draft as an undrafted rookie free agent. He has spent time with the Redskins (2017), Tennessee Titans (2017-2018), Indianapolis Colts (2018-2021), Philadelphia Eagles (2022), and Arizona Cardinals (2023-2024). In all, Pascal has played in 112 regular-season games with 47 starts, catching 169 passes for 2,057 yards and 16 touchdowns. His best seasons were in 2019-2021, when he caught 123 passes for 1,620 yards and 13 touchdowns. The last two seasons with Arizona, Pascal has only four catches for 19 yards, with most of his playing time coming on special teams.
QB JAMEIS WINSTON (Unrestricted Free Agent from Cleveland Browns): The 6’4”, 231-pound Winston was originally drafted in the 1st round of the 2015 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He has spent time with the Buccaneers (2015-2019), New Orleans Saints (2020-2023), and Browns (2024). In his 10-year career, Winston has played in 105 regular-season games with 87 starts. He is 36-51 as a starter, throwing for 24,225 yards, 154 touchdowns, and 111 interceptions. In 2024, he was 2-5 for the Browns, throwing for 2,121 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. Winston is a big quarterback with a strong arm. He is capable of excellent games but also struggles with inaccuracy and interceptions.
WR LIL’JORDAN HUMPHREY (Unrestricted Free Agent from Denver Broncos): The 6’4”, 225-pound Humphrey was originally signed as an undrafted rookie free agent by the New Orleans Saints after the 2019 NFL Draft. He has spent time with the Saints (2019-2021), New England Patriots (2022), and Broncos (2023-2024). In six NFL seasons, Humphrey has played in 58 regular-season games with 23 starts, catching 62 passes for 770 yards and seven touchdowns. Humphrey has excellent size. While he lacks speed, Humphrey has good hands and will make contested catches. He does a good job of gaining yards after the catch with deceptive shiftiness. Very good blocker and a smart player. Humphrey has been used in the slot.
OLB VICTOR DIMUKEJE (Unrestricted Free Agent from Arizona Cardinals): The 6’2”, 262-pound Dimukeje was drafted in the 6th round of the 2021 NFL Draft by the Cardinals. In four seasons with Arizona, Dimukeje has played in 55 regular-season games with eight starts, accruing 67 tackles, seven tackles for losses, four sacks, 16 quarterback hits, one pass defense, and two forced fumbles. He also has been a core member of the special teams.
DT JEREMIAH LEDBETTER (Unrestricted Free Agent from Jacksonville Jaguars): The 6’3”, 299-pound Ledbetter was originally drafted in the 6th round of the 2017 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions. He has spent time with the (2017-2018), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2018-2019, 2019-2021), Baltimore Ravens (2019), Arizona Cardinals (2021), and Jaguars (2021-2024). Ledbetter has played in 53 regular-season games with five starts, accruing 80 tackles, 3.5 sack, one pass defense, and one fumble recovery. His best season was for the Jaguars in 2024, when he played in 15 games with three starts, registering 38 tackles, eight tackles for a loss, and two sacks.
ILB DEMETRIUS FLANNIGAN-FOWLES (Cut by San Francisco 49ers): The 6’2”, 223-pound Flannigan-Fowles was signed by the 49ers as an undrafted rookie free agent after the 2019 NFL Draft. In his six years with the 49ers, Flannigan-Fowles played in 73 regular-season games with seven starts, accruing 96 tackles, three pass defenses, and one interception. Most of his playing time has come on special teams.
OG AARON STINNIE (Re-Signed Unrestricted Free Agent): The Giants signed Aaron Stinnie as an unrestricted free agent from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in March 2024. He played in 16 games with three starts at left guard late in the season. He missed one game due to a concussion. The 6’3”, 312-pound Stinnie was originally signed as an undrafted rookie free agent after the 2018 NFL Draft by the Tennessee Titans. The Titans waived him in November 2019 and he was then claimed by the Buccaneers. In his six NFL seasons, Stinnie has played in 45 regular-season games with 15 starts, 11 of which came in 2023. Stinnie is a tough, physical player with athletic limitations.
OG GREG VAN ROTEN (Re-Signed Unrestricted Free Agent): The Giants signed Greg Van Roten in late July 2024 as an unrestricted free agent from the Las Vegas Raiders. He started all 17 games that he played in, including 15 at right guard and two at center. The 6’3”, 305-pound Van Roten was originally signed as an undrafted rookie free agent by the Green Bay Packers after the 2012 NFL Draft. He has spent time with the Packers (2012–2013), Seattle Seahawks (2014), Toronto Argonauts (2015–2016), Jacksonville Jaguars (2017), Carolina Panthers (2017–2019), New York Jets (2020–2022), Buffalo Bills (2022), and Raiders (2023). Overall, Van Roten has played in 127 regular-season NFL games with 88 starts. An experienced, versatile veteran who can play all three interior line positions, Van Roten lacks ideal traits and struggled at times as both a pass protector and run blocker for the Giants in 2024.
WR IHMIR SMITH-MARSETTE (Re-Signed Unrestricted Free Agent): The Giants signed Ihmir Smith-Marsette in September 2024. He ended up playing in 15 games, virtually all on special teams. Smith-Marsette returned 29 punts for 228 yards (7.9 yards per return). He only returned 11 kickoffs, but one of them went for 100 yards and a touchdown in Week 17. The 6’1”, 185-pound Smith-Marsette was originally drafted in the 5th round of the 2021 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings. He has spent time with the Vikings (2021), Chicago Bears (2022), Kansas City Chiefs (2022-2023), and Carolina Panthers (2023-2024). The Panthers cut him in late August 2024. Smith-Marsette has played in 48-regular season games with one start, catching 14 passes for 182 yards and two touchdowns. He now has returned both a punt and kickoff for touchdowns in his brief career.
OT STONE FORSYTHE (Unrestricted Free Agent from Seattle Seahawks): The 6’8”, 307-pound Forsythe was drafted in the 6th round of the 2021 NFL Draft by the Seahawks. In four seasons with Seattle, Forsythe has played in 53 regular-season games with 14 starts (11 at right tackle, three at left tackle).
S JEVON HOLLAND (Unrestricted Free Agent from Miami Dolphins): The 6’1”, 205-pound Holland was originally drafted by the Dolphins in the 2nd round of the 2021 NFL Draft. In his four season with the Dolphins, Holland played in 60 regular-season games with 57 starts, accruing 301 tackles, nine tackles for losses, five sacks, five interceptions, 25 pass defenses, five forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery. Holland is a very good athlete who runs well and can make plays on the football. Versatile, he can play both safety spots and even play man coverage in the nickel. He is reliable tackler and good blitzer. Team captain.
DE/OLB CHAUNCEY GOLSTON (Unrestricted Free Agent from Dallas Cowboys): The 6’5”, 268-pound Golston was originally drafted in the 3rd round of the 2021 NFL Draft by the Cowboys. In four seasons in Dallas, Golston played in 64 regular-season games with 16 starts, 13 of which came in 2024. Golston had his best season in 2024, accruing 56 tackles, five tackles for losses, 5.5 sacks, five pass defenses, one interception, and one fumble recovery. He is an improving run defender and pass rusher. Versatile, he can play all over the defensive line, including inside in passing situations.
ILB CHRIS BOARD (Unrestricted Free Agent from Baltimore Ravens): The 6’2”, 240-pound Board was originally signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted rookie free agent after the 2018 NFL Draft. He has spent time with the Ravens (2018-2021, 2024), Detroit Lions (2022), and New England Patriots (2023). In his seven seasons, Board has played in 114 games with four starts, accruing 155 tackles, 3.5 sacks, three pass defenses, and three forced fumbles. He’s been a core special teams player throughout his NFL career, with 65 special teams tackles since 2018 and a special teams captain in 2024.
OT JAMES HUDSON (Unrestricted Free Agent from Cleveland Browns): The 6’5”, 313-pound Hudson was drafted in the 4th round of the 2021 NFL Draft by the Browns. In four seasons with Cleveland, Hudson has played in 49 regular-season games with 17 starts (14 at right tackle, three at left tackle).
WR DARIUS SLAYTON (Re-Signed Unrestricted Free Agent): In terms of numbers, Slayton had his second least-productive season in sixth year in 2024. He caught 39 passes (on 71 targets) for 573 yards (14.7 yards per reception) and two touchdowns. His yards after the catch (124) noticeably declined and he also dropped four passes. Giants drafted Slayton in the 5th round of the 2019 NFL Draft. In four of his six seasons, he has ended the year with 46-50 receptions for 724-770 yards. Slayton has 21 career touchdown catches, with eight coming his rookie season. Slayton’s journey has been up-and-down, but when counted out, he somehow manages to remain in the picture. He has decent size (6’1”, 198 pounds) and very good speed. Slayton can stretch the field and get deep. He flashes the ability to adjust to the football, but he is not a very physical receiver and can disappear for stretches. Slayton has had issues with dropped passes throughout his career (28).
DL ROY ROBERTSON-HARRIS (Cut by Seattle Seahawks): The 6’5”, 290-pound Robertson-Harris originally signed with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted rookie free agent after the 2016 NFL Draft. He has spent time with the Chicago Bears (2016-2020), Jacksonville Jaguars (2021-2024), and Seattle Seahawks (2024). He was traded from the Jaguars to the Seahawks in October 2024. Seattle cut him in early March 2025. In his eight NFL seasons, Robertson Harris has played in 117 regular-season games with 62 starts. In his career, he has 19 sacks, 67 quarterback hits, 14 pass defenses, 211 tackles, and 27 tackles for losses. Versatile, Roberston-Harris can play all over the defensive line. His height and reach enables him to bat a lot of passes and even be a factor blocking kicks on special teams. Robertson-Harris flashes with his ability to penetrate into the backfield both against the run and pass.
CB PAULSON ADEBO (Unrestricted Free Agent from Las Vegas Raiders): The 6’1”, 192-pound Adebo was drafted in the 3rd round of the 2021 NFL Draft by the Saints. In four seasons, he has played in 52 regular-season games with 51 starts for the Saints. He missed 11 games in 2024 with a broken leg. Adebo is a big, physical, man corner who has 10 interceptions and 43 pass defenses those 52 games.
TE CHRIS MANHERTZ (Re-Signed Unrestricted Free Agent): The Giants signed Chris Manhertz in March 2024 after he was released by the Denver Broncos. He played in all 17 games with 11 starts, serving primarily as a blocking tight end. Manhertz received 30 percent of all offensive snaps and caught just three passes for 30 yards and a touchdown. The 6’6”, 235-pound Manhertz was originally signed as an undrafted rookie free agent by the Buffalo Bills after the 2015 NFL Draft. He has spent time with the Bills, New Orleans Saints (2015-2016), Carolina Panthers (2016-2020), Jacksonville Jaguars (2021-2022), and Broncos (2023). In his nine NFL seasons, Manhertz has played in 137 regular-season games with 64 starts, catching 29 passes for 301 yards and three touchdowns. He is a strong blocker.
P JAMIE GILLAN (Re-Signed Unrestricted Free Agent): In his third season with the Giants, Jamie Gillan remains an average-at-best punter. He averaged 43.7 yards per punt with a net of 40.5. To his credit, 27 of his punts were downed inside the 20-yard line with only two touchbacks. Gillan is Scottish born. He was originally signed by the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted rookie free agent after the 2019 NFL Draft. He punted for the Browns from 2019-2021, but the Browns cut him December 2021. Gillan has a strong leg and he has won a couple of “Special Teams Player of the Week” honors, one with the Browns and one with the Giants.
QB TOMMY DeVITO (Re-Signed Exclusive Rights Free Agent): he Giants signed Tommy DeVito as an undrafted rookie free agent after the 2023 NFL Draft. Considered more of a camp arm when they signed him, DeVito was added to the Practice Squad in late August, was a standard elevation from the Practice Squad for three games, and then added to the 53-man roster in late October. Due to injuries to Daniel Jones and Tyrod Taylor, DeVito shockingly ended up starting six games in a row as a rookie. DeVito struggled in his first start, but then won three consecutive games with a quarterback rating over 100. Then came two subpar losses and DeVito was benched in favor of Taylor. DeVito finished his rookie year playing in nine games with six starts (3-3 overall record). He completed 64 percent of his passes for 1,101 yards, eight touchdowns, and three interceptions. He also rushed for 195 yards and one touchdown. In his second season in 2024, DeVito made the 53-man roster as the team’s third-string quarterback. When Jones was benched, DeVito was given the start over Drew Lock in Week 12. DeVito did not play well and injured his right forearm. Lock started the next two games until he too was injured. DeVito then played almost half a game in Week 15, having accuracy issues, until he suffered a concussion. DeVito finished the season playing in three games with two starts (0-2). He completed a somewhat misleading 70 percent of his passes, with no touchdowns and no interceptions. DeVito has a decent arm and some mobility. He can hold onto the ball too long.
OLB TOMON FOX (Re-Signed Exclusive Rights Free Agent): The Giants signed Tomon Fox as an undrafted rookie free agent after the 2022 NFL Draft. For three years, he has hung around as a nondescript reserve, splitting time between the Practice Squad and the 53-man roster. In 2024, Fox played in 11 games with no starts, receiving 28 percent of defensive snaps in those contests. He was credited with just 14 tackles, two tackles, and one sack. Fox has decent size and plays hard, but he does not really stand out as a play-maker.
LS CASEY KREITER (Re-Signed Unrestricted Free Agent): The Giants signed long snapper Casey Kreiter as an unrestricted free agent from the Denver Broncos in April 2020. He has been a steady performer in his five years with the team. Kreiter was originally signed as an undrafted rookie free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 2014 NFL Draft. After spending two camps with the Cowboys, Kreiter made the Denver Broncos in 2016. He made the Pro Bowl for his performance in 2018.
WR MONTRELL WASHINGTON (Reserve/Future Contract): The 5’10”, 170-pound Washington was originally drafted in the 5th round of the 2022 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos. He played in 15 games with one start as a rookie, catching just four passes for two yards. He also served a kickoff and punt returner. The Broncos waived him in August 2023 and he was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs to their Practice Squad. In the past two seasons with Kansas City, Washington has played in seven regular-season games, almost exclusively on special teams (seven snaps on offense).
CB NIC JONES (Reserve/Future Contract): The 6’0”, 189-pound Jones was originally drafted in the 7th round of the 2023 NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs. In his two seasons with Kansas City, Jones has played in 10 games with no starts, being credited with four tackles. Nine of those games came in 2023.
2024 New York Giants Free Agent Signings
P MATT HAACK (Street Free Agent): The 6’0”, 205 pound Haack was originally signed as an undrafted rookie free agent by the Miami Dolphins after the 2017 NFL Draft. He has spent time with the Dolphins (2017-2020), Buffalo Bills (2021-2022, 2024), Indianapolis Colts (2022), Arizona Cardinals (2023), and Cleveland Browns (2023-2024). Overall, Haack has played in 99 regular-season games, averaging 44.5 yards per punt (39.6 net yards per punt).
WR IHMIR SMITH-MARSETTE (Street Free Agent): The 6’1”, 185-pound Smith-Marsette was originally drafted in the 5th round of the 2021 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings. He has spent time with the Vikings (2021), Chicago Bears (2022), Kansas City Chiefs (2022-2023), and Carolina Panthers (2023-2024). The Panthers cut him in late August. Smith-Marsette has played in 33-regular season games with one start, catching 14 passes for 182 yards and two touchdowns. He has experience returning punts (8.7 yards per return with one touchdown) and kickoffs (20 yards per return).
CB ADOREE’ JACKSON (Re-Signed Unrestricted Free Agent): The injury-prone Adoree’ Jackson did not play as well in 2023, giving up too many big plays in the passing game and missing too many tackles. Jackson once again missed time with injuries, one game with a neck injury and two with a concussion. In 14 starts (88 percent of defensive snaps), he finished the season with 63 tackles, one forced fumble, one interception he returned for a touchdown, and eight pass defenses. He was also flagged four times. Jackson was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the 1st round of the 2017 NFL Draft. The Giants signed Jackson in March 2021 after he was cut by the Titans. One of his biggest problems has been his inability to stay on the field. Jackson has missed games for five consecutive years, and three years in a row with the Giants. In 2021, he missed four games with a quad and one game due to COVID; in 2022, he missed seven games with an MCL sprain. However, in 2022, he was clearly the team’s best corner when he did play, being able to match-up against some of the League’s better wide receivers. Jackson is an average-sized corner (5’11”, 185 pounds) who can run and play a physical game in man coverage. He does not make a lot of plays on the football, however, with just four career interceptions.
ILB CURTIS BOLTON (Cut by Miami Dolphins): The 6’0”, 228-pound Bolton was originally signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted rookie free agent after the 2019 NFL Draft. Bolton has spent time with the Packers (2019-2020), Houston Texans (2020), Indianapolis Colts (2021), San Francisco 49ers (2021), Detroit Lions (2021), Las Vegas Raiders (2022-2023), and Miami Dolphins (2024). Overall, Bolton has played in 28 regular-season games with no starts, accruing just 16 tackles. Almost all of his playing time has come on special teams.
S CLAYTON ISBELL (Street Free Agent): The Giants signed Clayton Isbell in August 2024. The 6’2”, 220-pound Isbell was signed by the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted rookie free agent after the 2024 NFL Draft. The Panthers waived him in late July.
DL KYLER BAUGH (Cut by New Orleans Saints): The Giants signed Kyler Baugh in August 2024 after he was waived by the New Orleans Saints. The 6’2”, 305-pound Baugh was originally signed by the Saints as an undrafted rookie free agent after the 2024 NFL Draft.
ILB TREY KISER (Street Free Agent): The Giants signed Trey Kiser in August 2024. The 6’0”, 224-pound Kiser was originally signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted rookie free agent after the 2024 NFL Draft. The Jaguars waived him in late July.
FB JAKOB JOHNSON (Unrestricted Free Agent from Las Vegas Raiders): The 6’3”, 255-pound Johnson is German-born and first played with the Stuttgart Scorpions in 2018. He has since played with the New England Patriots (2019-2021) and Raiders (2022-2023). Johnson has played in 67 regular-season games with 34 starts. While he has no rushing attempts, Johnson has caught 19 passes for 105 yards and a touchdown. His primary role has been to serve as a blocker and special teams player.
RB JOSHUA KELLEY (Unrestricted Free Agent from Los Angeles Chargers): The 5’11”, 212-pound Kelley was originally selected in the 4th round of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Chargers. In his four seasons with the Chargers, Kelley played in 54 regular-season games with four starts, carrying the ball 320 times for 1,148 yards (3.6 yards per carry) and six touchdowns. He also caught 50 passes for 319 yards.
S JONATHAN SUTHERLAND (Street Free Agent): The 5’11”, 202-pound Sutherland was originally signed by the Seattle Seahawks as a rookie free agent after the 2023 NFL Draft. The Seahawks waived him in August 2023 and re-signed him to their Practice Squad in late October 2023. They cut him again in late July 2024. Sutherland has not played in a regular-season game.
S RAHEEM LAYNE (Unrestricted Free Agent from Los Angeles Chargers): The 5’11’, 192-pound Layne was originally signed as an undrafted rookie free agent by the Chargers after the 2022 NFL Draft. In the past two seasons, Layne has played in 11 regular-season games with one start, accruing seven tackles. Most of his playing time has come on special teams. Layne’s 2023 season ended in October with a torn ACL.
RB LORENZO LINGARD (Cut by Jacksonville Jaguars): The Giants signed Lorenzo Lingard in August 2024. The 6’0”, 202-pound Lingard originally signed as a rookie free agent by the Jacksonville Jaguars after the 2024 NFL Draft. The Jaguars waived him in early August.
LB K.J. CLOYD (Cut by Minnesota Vikings): The Giants signed K.J. Cloyd in August 2024. The 6’2”, 228-pound Cloyd was originally signed as an undrafted rookie free agent by the Minnesota Vikings after the 2024 NFL Draft. The Vikings waived him in late July.
OG GREG VAN ROTEN (Unrestricted Free Agent from Las Vegas Raiders): The 6’3”, 305-pound Van Roten was originally signed as an undrafted rookie free agent by the Green Bay Packers after the 2012 NFL Draft. He has spent time with the Packers (2012–2013), Seattle Seahawks (2014), Toronto Argonauts (2015–2016), Jacksonville Jaguars (2017), Carolina Panthers (2017–2019), New York Jets (2020–2022), Buffalo Bills (2022), and Las Vegas Raiders (2023). Overall, Van Roten has played in 110 regular-season NFL games with 71 starts. He started 17 games at right guard for the Raiders in 2023. He also has experience playing at left guard.
CB BREON BORDERS (Street Free Agent): The Giants signed Breon Borders as a street free agent in late July 2024. The 6’0”, 189-pound Borders was originally signed as an undrafted rookie free agent by the Oakland Raiders after the 2017 NFL Draft. Borders has spent time with the Raiders (2017), Buffalo Bills (2017–2018), Houston Texans (2018), Jacksonville Jaguars (2018–2019), Washington Redskins (2019), Pittsburgh Steelers (2020), Miami Dolphins (2020), Tennessee Titans (2020–2021), Arizona Cardinals (2021), Chicago Bears (2022), Atlanta Falcons (2023), and New England Patriots (2023). Borders has played in 32 regular-season games with six starts.
RB JACOB SAYLORS (Signed from UFL): The 5’10”, 199-pound Saylors originally signed with the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted rookie free agent after the 2023 NFL Draft. The Bengals waived him August and the Atlanta Falcons signed him to their Practice Squad in October 2023. The Falcons waived/injured Saylors in January 2024. He played in nine games for the St. Louis Battlehawks in the UFL this spring, rushing for 461 yards and five touchdowns on 94 carries. He also caught 23 passes for 152 yards and three touchdowns.
CB TRE HERNDON (Unrestricted Free Agent from Jacksonville Jaguars): The Giants signed Tre Herndon as an unrestricted free agent from the Jacksonville Jaguars after he impressed as a tryout out player in the June mini-camp. The 5’11”, 190-pound Herndon was originally signed by the Jaguars as an undrafted rookie free agent after the 2018 NFL Draft. In his six years with the Jaguars, Herndon has played in 83 regular-season games with 34 starts, accruing 243 tackles, 32 pass defenses, three interceptions, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery. In 2023, Herndon played in 16 games with four starts. He has experience at both outside and nickel corner.
S ELIJAH RILEY (Unrestricted Free Agent from Pittsburgh Steelers): The 6’0”, 205-pound Riley was originally signed as an undrafted rookie free agent by the Philadelphia Eagles after the 2020 NFL Draft. He has spent time with the Eagles (2020-2021), New York Jets (2021-2022), and Pittsburgh Steelers (2022-2023). Riley has played in 30 regular-season games, accruing 62 tackles, two sacks, and one pass defense. His most productive season was in 2021 when he started seven games for the Jets. Most of Riley’s playing time with the Steelers in 2023 came on special teams.
WR ALLEN ROBINSON (Cut by Pittsburgh Steelers): The Giants signed Allen Robinson in May 2024. The 6’2”, 210-pound Robinson was originally drafted in the 2nd round of the 2014 NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars. He has spent time with the Jaguars (2014-2017), Chicago Bears (2018-2021), Los Angeles Rams (2022), and Steelers (2023). In his 10 seasons, Robinson has played in 127 regular-season games with 122 starts, catching 562 passes for 7,028 yards and 43 touchdowns. He was voted to the Pro Bowl in 2015. For the Steelers in 2023, Robinson started all 17 games, catching 34 passes for 280 yards. Pittsburgh released him March 2024 in a salary cap-related move. While nearing the end of a very productive career, Robinson provides a veteran presence in the locker room. He has good size, will make the contested catch, and is a good run blocker. He also has experience playing in the slot as well as the outside receiver position.
CB DAVID LONG, JR. (Street Free Agent): The 5’11”, 196-pound Long was originally drafted in the 3rd round of the 2019 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams. After four seasons with the Rams, Long signed with the Las Vegas Raiders in March 2023. The Raiders released him in November and he then spent a month each with the Carolina Panthers and Green Bay Packers. In his five NFL seasons, Long has played in 66 regular-season games with 12 starts, accruing 97 tackles, eight pass defenses, and one interception.
CB NICK McCLOUD (Re-Signed Restricted Free Agent): While Nick McCloud saw his playing time decrease in 2023, with his overall defensive snaps falling from 57 percent in 2022 to 28 percent in 2023, he remained a valuable and versatile reserve and sometimes starter. McCloud played in all 17 games with three starts and was credited with 28 tackles, three forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, one interception, and two pass defenses. He was not penalized. The Giants claimed McCloud off of waivers from the Buffalo Bills in late August 2022. He ended up being a surprising contributor, being force-fed into the starting line-up after Adoree’ Jackson was lost for most of the second half of the regular-season. McCloud played in 14 regular-season games with eight starts, accruing 43 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and seven pass defenses. McCloud was originally signed as an undrafted rookie free agent by the Bills after the 2021 NFL Draft. McCloud combines good size (6’0”, 193 pounds) and overall athleticism. He is physical with good instincts, and has been used in multiple positions in the secondary, including safety. However, McCloud had his ups and downs in coverage, particularly against better receivers. He’s best suited as reserve and special teams player (he was third on the team with seven special teams tackles in 2023).
ILB MATTHEW ADAMS (Unrestricted Free Agent from Cleveland Browns): The 6’0”, 230-pound Adams was originally drafted in the 7th round of the 2018 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts. He has spent time with the Colts (2018-2021), Chicago Bears (2022), and Browns (2023). In his six NFL seasons, Adams has played in 85 regular-season games with 13 starts, accruing 98 tackles, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery. Most of his playing time has come on special teams.
DL JORDAN PHILLIPS (Unrestricted Free Agent from Buffalo Bills): The 6’6”, 341-pound Phillips was originally drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the 2nd round of the 2015 NFL Draft. In his nine NFL seasons, he has spent time with the Dolphins (2015-2018), Bills (2018-2019, 2022-2023), and Arizona Cardinals (2020-2021). Phillips has played in 120 regular-season games with 62 starts, accruing 181 tackles, 36 tackles for losses, 24 sacks, 51 quarterback hits, 24 pass defenses, one interception, three forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries. In 2023 with Buffalo, Phillips played in 14 regular-season games with nine starts and was credited with 15 tackles, 2.5 sacks, and five pass defenses. Phillips is a huge player who is able to play both nose tackle and the 3-technique spot.
WR MILES BOYKIN (Unrestricted Free Agent from Pittsburgh Steelers): The 6’4”, 220-pound Boykin was originally drafted in the 3rd round of the 2019 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens. After playing three seasons in Baltimore, the Steelers claimed Boykin off of waivers in April 2022. In his five NFL seasons, Boykin has played in 73 regular-season games with 25 starts, catching just 38 passes for 498 yards and seven touchdowns. He only had three catches in 2023. Most of Boykin’s playing time in the past three years has come on special teams, where he has excelled as a gunner.
OLB/S ISAIAH SIMMONS (Re-Signed Unrestricted Free Agent): The Giants traded for Isaiah Simmons in late August 2023 from the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for a 7th-round pick. While the former high draft pick did not press for a starting position, he did serve as a valuable role player on defense. Simmons started all 17 games with four starts, accruing 50 tackles, two tackles for losses, one sack, one quarterback hit, one interception that he returned for a touchdown, and three pass defenses. He was sent on the blitz 54 times, which was fifth highest on the team. Simmons also played in half of the special teams snaps and was credited with six special teams tackles (tied for fourth on the team). The 6’4”, 238-pound Simmons was originally drafted by the Cardinals in the 1st round of the 2020 NFL Draft (8th overall selection). In three seasons in Arizona, Simmons played in 50 regular-season games with 37 starts. However, he never lived up to his draft expectations and never found one position to call home, hence the cheap trade to the Giants. Simmons is a fast, run-and-hit player who is at his best when blockers are kept off of him. He can cover and he can blitz, but struggles against the run.
OT MATT NELSON (Unrestricted Free Agent from Detroit Lions): The 6’7”, 315-pound Nelson was originally signed as an undrafted rookie free agent by the Lions after the 2019 NFL Draft. Nelson spent his rookie season on the Practice Squad of the Lions. He missed most of the 2023 season with an ankle injury that landed him on Injured Reserve. Overall, Nelson has played in 43 regular-season games with 14 starts, 11 of which came in 2021. Most of his playing time has been at right tackle.
WR ISAIAH HODGINS (Re-Signed Unrestricted Free Agent): After proving to be a productive and reliable late-season addition in 2022, Isaiah Hodgins did not have the type of season expected of him in 2023. Hodgins played in all 17 games with nine starts, but he finished the season with just 21 catches for 230 yards and three scores. The Giants claimed Hodgins off of waivers from the Buffalo Bills in early November 2022. He immediately saw the field, playing in eight regular-season games with five starts. He finished with 33 catches for 351 yards and four touchdowns. In the playoff game against the Vikings, Hodgins caught eight passes for 105 yards and a touchdown. Hodgins was originally drafted in the 6th round of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Bills. He spent most of his rookie season on Injured Reserve and most of 2021 on the Practice Squad. Before coming to the Giants, Hodgins only played in two regular-season games, catching four passes for 41 yards. Hodgins lacks ideal speed and quickness, but he has good size (6’3”, 201 pounds) and runs good routes. He was steady and reliable for the Giants in 2022, but was too much of a non-factor in 2023.
CB DARNAY HOLMES (Re-Signed Unrestricted Free Agent): In his four seasons with the Giants, Darnay Holmes has proven to be an inconsistent, up-and-down player. He lost his nickel corner job to Cor’Dale Flott and saw his defensive snap total fall from 59 percent in 2022 to 12 percent in 2023. Holmes played in 16 games with no starts, being inactive in Week 2. He finished with 18 tackles, one tackle for a loss, one forced fumble. two interceptions, and three pass defenses. The Giants drafted Holmes in the 4th round of the 2020 NFL Draft. He missed a total of ten games his first two seasons with knee and neck injuries. Holmes lacks ideal height (5’10”) but he’s a well-built, physical, and aggressive player who plays with good speed and quickness. While Holmes has a knack for making plays, he also has an unfortunately knack of giving up completions at key moments as well being a penalty machine (20 penalties in four seasons, including three more in 2023). Holmes played a career-high 45 percent of snaps on special teams and responded with six special teams tackles in 2023.
OC/OG AUSTIN SCHLOTTMANN (Unrestricted Free Agent from Minnesota Vikings): The 6’6”, 300-pound Schlottmann was originally signed as an undrafted rookie free agent after the 2018 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos. He spent his rookie season on the Practice Squad. After four seasons in Denver, Schlottmann signed with the Vikings. He has played in 67 regular-season games with 14 starts, three of which came in 2023. Schlottmann can play both guard spots and center.
OG AARON STINNIE (Unrestricted Free Agent from Tampa Bay Buccaneers): The 6’3”, 312-pound Stinnie was originally signed as an undrafted rookie free agent after the 2018 NFL Draft by the Tennessee Titans. The Titans waived him in November 2019 and he was then claimed by the Buccaneers. In his five NFL seasons, Stinnie has played in 31 regular-season games with 12 starts, 11 of which came in 2023.
TE CHRIS MANHERTZ (Cut by Denver Broncos): The 6’6”, 235-pound Manhertz was originally signed as an undrafted rookie free agent by the Buffalo Bills after the 2015 NFL Draft. He has spent time with the Bills, New Orleans Saints (2015-2016), Carolina Panthers (2016-2020), Jacksonville Jaguars (2021-2022), and Broncos (2023). In his eight NFL seasons, Manhertz has played in 120 regular-season games with 53 starts, catching 26 passes for 271 yards and two touchdowns. He is a strong blocker.
TE LAWRENCE CAGER (Re-Signed Restricted Free Agent): Cager spent the first six games of 2023 on the 53-man roster, spent two weeks on the Practice Squad, and then spent the next seven games on the 53-man roster. The Giants placed him on Injured Reserve in late December 2023 with a groin injury. In all, Cager played in 11 games with no starts, catching just four passes for 36 yards and a touchdown. He played in just 15 percent of offensive snaps in those 11 games. The 6’5”, 220-pound Cager was originally signed as an undrafted rookie free agent by the New York Jets after the 2020 NFL Draft. He has spent time with the Jets (2020-2021, 2022) and Cleveland Browns (2021). The Jets cut him in October 2022 and the Giants immediately signed him to the Practice Squad that same month and the 53-man roster in November 2022. He ended up playing in six regular-season games with three starts, catching 13 passes for 118 yards and one touchdown. Cager has played in 21 regular-season games with five starts. A former collegiate wideout, Cager is a much better pass receiver than blocker. He has good overall athleticism and hands for the position.
TE JACK STOLL (Unrestricted Free Agent from Philadelphia Eagles): The 6’4”, 247-pound Stoll was originally signed by the Eagles as an undrafted rookie free agent after the 2021 NFL Draft. In his three seasons with the Eagles, Stoll has played in 50 regular-season games with 26 starts, accruing 20 catches for 183 yards. He is a good blocker and was a core special teams player for the Eagles.
OLB BENTON WHITLEY (Re-Signed Exclusive Rights Free Agent): The Giants signed Whitley off of the Practice Squad of the Minnesota Vikings in November 2023. He played in three games for the Giants, receiving just a handful of defensive snaps, before being ruled inactive in the last three contests. The 6’4”, 260-pound Whitley was originally signed as an undrafted rookie free agent by the Los Angeles Rams after the 2022 NFL Draft. He has spent time with the Rams (2022), Kansas City Chiefs (2022), and Vikings (2022-2023). Before coming to the Giants, Whitley had only played in one regular-season game.
WR ISAIAH McKENZIE (Unrestricted Free Agent from Indianapolis Colts): The 5’8”, 173-pound McKenzie was originally drafted in the 5th round of the 2017 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos. The Buffalo Bills claimed him off of waivers in November 2018 where he remained until he was released by the Bills in March 2023 and then signed by the Colts. In his seven NFL seasons, McKenzie played in 93 regular-season games with 28 starts. He has caught 152 passes for 1,427 yards and 11 touchdowns and rushed the ball 50 times for 244 yards and four touchdowns. McKenzie has also returned 93 kickoffs, averaging 22.6 yards per return, and returned 93 punts, averaging 8.9 yards per return. He has 13 career fumbles.
S/CB JALEN MILLS (Unrestricted Free Agent from New England Patriots): The 6’0”, 200-pound Mills was originally drafted in the 7th round of the 2016 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles. After five seasons in Philadelphia, Mills signed with the Patriots in March 2021. In eight NFL seasons, Mills has played in 106 regular-season games with 83 starts. In 2023 for the Patriots, Mills played in all 17 games with eight starts, being credited with 45 tackles, one pass defense, and one forced fumble. Mills is a versatile player who has experience at both corner and safety.
QB DREW LOCK (Unrestricted Free Agent from Seattle Seahawks): The 6’4”, 228-pound Lock was originally drafted in the 2nd round of the 2019 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos. After three years in Denver, Lock was traded to the Seattle Seahawks in March 2022 as part of the Russell Wilson mega-trade. Overall, in five NFL seasons, Lock has played in 28 regular-season games with 23 starts (9-14 record). He has completed 59.7 percent of his passes for 5,283 yards, 28 touchdowns, and 23 interceptions.
OL JERMAINE ELUEMUNOR (Unrestricted Free Agent from Las Vegas Raiders): The 6’4”, 330-pound Eluemunor was originally drafted in the 5th round of the 2017 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens. He has spent time with the Ravens (2017-2019), New England Patriots (2019-2020), Miami Dolphins (2021), Jacksonville Jaguars (2021), and Raiders (2021-2023). Eluemunor has played in 87 regular season games with 45 starts. He has the ability to play both tackle and guard spots and was the starting right tackle for the Raiders in 2023.
RB DEVIN SINGLETARY (Unrestricted Free Agent from Houston Texans): The 5’7”, 203-pound Singletary was originally drafted in the 3rd round of the 2019 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills. After four seasons with the Bills, Singletary signed a 1-year contract with the Houston Texans. In his five NFL seasons, Singletary has played in 78 regular-season games with 66 starts, rushing 888 times for 4,049 yards (4.6 yards per carry) and 20 touchdowns. He has also caught 175 passes for 1,164 yards and four touchdowns.
OG JON RUNYAN, JR. (Unrestricted Free Agent from Green Bay Packers): The 6’4”, 307-pound Runyan, Jr. was originally drafted in the 6th round of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers. In his four seasons with the Packers, Runyan has played in 67 regular-season games with 50 starts. He has experience at playing both guard spots. Runyan is a better pass protector than run blocker.
LB CARTER COUGHLIN (Re-Signed Unrestricted Free Agent): Drafted in the 7th round of the 2022 NFL Draft by the Giants, Carter Coughlin has become almost exclusively a special teams player. In the past two seasons, Carter has only received eight total defensive snaps while playing in over 85 percent of special teams snaps. In 2023, playing in all 17 games, Carter led the team with nine special teams tackles. Coughlin has not been used much on defense since his rookie season. He’s an average athlete, but is tough and competitive.
WR/SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER GUNNER OLSZEWSKI (Re-Signed Unrestricted Free Agent): The Giants signed Gunner Olszewski to the Practice Squad and then 53-man roster in late October 2023 in order to bolster the punt return unit. Though considered more a returner than actual receiver, Olszewski did receive a handful of offensive snaps with no catches. He returned 23 punts, averaging 11.9 yards per return, and scored on a 94-yard punt return. The 6’0”, 190-pound Olszewski was originally signed by the New England Patriots as an undrafted rookie free agent after the 2019 NFL Draft. After three seasons with the Patriots, Olszewski signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers in March 2022. The Steelers waived him in October 2023. Olszewski was named first-team All-Pro as a punt returner in 2020. He has played in 65 regular-season games with four starts, catching 15 passes for 180 yards and one touchdown. He also has carried the ball 14 times for 71 yards. Olszewski has returned 41 kickoffs for 904 yards (22 yards per return) and 98 punts for 1,170 yards (11.9 yards per return) and two touchdowns. Olszewski has 11 career fumbles.
LS CASEY KREITER (Re-Signed Unrestricted Free Agent): The Giants signed long snapper Casey Kreiter as an unrestricted free agent from the Denver Broncos in April 2020. He has been a steady performer in his four years with the team. Kreiter was originally signed as an undrafted rookie free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 2014 NFL Draft. After spending two camps with the Cowboys, Kreiter made the Denver Broncos in 2016. He made the Pro Bowl for his performance in 2018.
WR CHASE COTA (Reserve/Future Contract): The Giants signed Chase Cota to a reserve/future contract in January 2024. The 6’4”, 200-pound Cota was originally signed by the Detroit Lions as an undrafted rookie free agent after the 2023 NFL Draft. He was cut by the Lions in late August and he spent time on the Practice Squads of the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans.
OC JIMMY MORRISSEY (Reserve/Future Contract): The Giants signed Jimmy Morrissey to a reserve/future contract in January 2024. The 6’4”, 305-pound Morrissey was originally drafted in the 7th round of the 2021 NFL Draft by the Las Vegas Raiders. He began his rookie season on the team’s Practice Squad, but the Houston Texans signed him to their 53-man roster in October 2021. In his three seasons with Houston, Morrissey has spent time on both the 53-man roster and Practice Squad. He has played in 14 regular-season games with four starts.
2023 New York Giants Free Agent Signings
OL JUSTIN PUGH (Street Free Agent): The Giants signed Justin Pugh to the Practice Squad and then the 53-man roster in October 2023. The 6’5”, 311-pound Pugh was originally drafted by the Giants in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft. After five seasons in New York, Pugh signed with the Arizona Cardinals in 2018, where he played five more seasons. Pugh tore the ACL in his right knee in October 2022 and missed the rest of the year. Pugh has played in 120 regular-season games with 119 starts. He has experience at playing both tackle and guard.
OT JULIEN DAVENPORT (Street Free Agent): The Giants signed free agent Julién Davenport in mid-August 2023. The 6’7”, 315-pound Davenport was originally drafted in the 4th round of the 2017 NFL Draft by the Houston Texans. He has spent time with the Texans (2017-2018), Miami Dolphins (2019-2020), Indianapolis Colts (2021), Chicago Bears (2022), and Arizona Cardinals (2022-2023). Davenport has played in 60 regular-season games with 32 starts. His last action came in 2021 with Colts when he started four games. The Cardinals cut him in June 2023.
NT DONOVAN JETER (Cut by Chicago Bears): The Giants signed Donovan Jeter in early August 2023 after he was cut by the Chicago Bears. The 6’3”, 325-pound Jeter was originally signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted rookie free agent after the 2022 NFL Draft. He has spent time with the Steelers (2022), Washington Commanders (2022), and Bears (2023). He has only played in one NFL game, with Washington in 2022.
OC SEAN HARLOW (Unrestricted Free Agent from Arizona Cardinals): The 6’4”, 284-pound Harlow was originally drafted in the 4th round of the 2017 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons. He has spent time with the Falcons (2017, 2018-2020), Indianapolis Colts (2018), and Arizona Cardinals (2021-2022). Harlow has played in 33 regular-season games with eight starts, five at left guard in 2021 and three at center in 2022 with the Cardinals.
DL KEVIN ATKINS (Street Free Agent): The Giants signed free agent Kevin Atkins in late July 2023. The 6’2”, 307-pound Atkins was originally signed by the San Francisco 49ers after the 2022 NFL Draft, but waived in late August. He played for the XFL’s St. Louis BattleHawks in the spring of 2023.
RB SAQUON BARKLEY (Re-Signed Franchise Player): After missing most of the 2020 season with a serious knee injury and a disappointing season in 2021, Saquon Barkley had a career revival in 2022 under the new coaching regime. Barkley played a tougher, more physical style and finished the season with a career-high 295 rushing attempts for 1,312 yards (4.4 yards per carry), and 10 touchdowns. He also caught a team-leading 57 passes for 338 yards. Barkley only fumbled the ball once, out of bounds. He also played in every game, except for being a healthy scratch in the regular-season finale. Post-injury, what was missing from his game was the big, explosive plays that were his signature during his rookie season. Nevertheless, Barkley was voted to his second Pro Bowl for his productive performance. The Giants drafted Barkley with the #2 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. He became only the third rookie in NFL history to accrue 2,000 yards from scrimmage and breaking a number of franchise records. He also was voted to the Pro Bowl and named “Associated Press NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year,” “FedEx Ground NFL Player of the Year,” “Pro Football Writers of America Offensive Rookie of the Year,” and “Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year.” As a rookie, Barkley started all 16 games, rushing 261 times for 1,307 yards (5.0 yards per carry) and 11 touchdowns. He also caught 91 passes for 721 yards and four touchdowns. Barkley also led the NFL with seven 40+ yard runs and six 50+ yard runs. Barkley endured a forgettable sophomore season as a pro in 2019. A high-ankle sprain that he suffered in Week 3 nagged him much of the remainder of the season. Nevertheless, Barkley still rushed 217 times for 1,003 yards (4.6 yards per carry) and six touchdowns. He also caught 52 passes for 438 yards and two touchdowns. The Giants placed Barkley on Injured Reserve in late September 2020 after he tore the ACL, partially tore the meniscus, and sprained the MCL in his right knee in Week 2. He finished the season with just 19 carries for 34 yards (1.8 yards per carry) and six catches for 60 yards. In 2021, a softer, more tentative Barkley started all 13 games he played in, missing four contests with an ankle injury. He finished the season with 162 carries for 593 yards (3.7 yards per carry) and just two touchdowns. Barkley also caught 41 passes for 263 yards and two touchdowns.
OLB TASHAWN BOWER (Unrestricted Free Agent from Las Vegas Raiders): The 6’5”, 250-pound Tashawn Bower originally signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted rookie free agent after the 2017 NFL Draft. He has spent time with the Vikings (2017-2019, 2021), New England Patriots (2019-2021), and Las Vegas Raiders (2022). Bower has played in 26 regular season games with three starts, accruing 23 tackles, two sacks, and one pass defense. His three starts came with New England in 2020.
DL BRANDIN BRYANT (Street Free Agent): The Giants signed Brandin Bryant as a street free agent in July 2023 after he was cut by the Buffalo Bills in early June. The 6’2”, 305-pound Bryant was originally signed as an undrafted rookie free agent by the Seattle Seahawks after the 2016 NFL Draft. He has spent time with the Seahawks (2016), New York Jets (2016-2917), Winnipeg Blue Bombers (2018), Montreal Alouettes (2019), Cleveland Browns (2019-2020), Miami Dolphins (2020), Buffalo Bills (2020–2022, 2023), and Houston Texans (2022). Bryant has played in 11 regular-season games with no starts, accruing nine tackles.
RB JAMES ROBINSON (Street Free Agent): The 5’9”, 219-pound Robinson was originally signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted rookie free agent after the 2020 NFL Draft. He has spent time with the Jaguars (2020-2022), New York Jets (2022), and New England Patriots (2023). Robinson has played in 39 regular season games with 32 starts, rushing the ball 514 times for 2,262 yards and 18 touchdowns. He was most productive in 2020-2021 when he started 27 games, but he did tear his Achilles’ tendon near the end of the 2021 campaign.
WR COLE BEASLEY (Unrestricted Free Agent from Buffalo Bills): The 5’8”, 174-pound Beasley was originally signed as an undrafted rookie free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 2012 NFL Draft. He has spent time with the Cowboys (2012-2018), Bills (2019-2021, 2022), and Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2022). Beasley has played in 138 regular-season games with 41 starts, catching 489 passes for 4,966 yards, and 28 touchdowns. He barely played in 2022 for the Buccaneers and Bills, but started 18 games for the Bills in 2020-2021. In 2020, he earned second-team All-Pro honors, catching 82 passes for 967 yards and four touchdowns. Beasley also has some experience returning punts earlier in his career.
DL KOBE SMITH (Street Free Agent): The 6’2”, 312-pound Smith was originally signed as an undrafted rookie free agent by the Tennessee Titans after the 2020 NFL Draft. He has spent time with the Titans (2020), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2020-2022), Philadelphia Eagles (2022), Atlanta Falcons (2022), and San Antonio Brahmas (2023). Smith has yet to play in a regular-season NFL game.
OLB OSHANE XIMINES (Re-Signed Unrestricted Free Agent): Coming into 2022, many felt Oshane Ximines was on the bubble and would not make it out of training camp. He had a good summer, made the team, and contributed as a reserve and sometimes starter. In the end, Ximines played in 15 regular-season games with four starts (51 percent of defensive snaps in those 15 games). He was credited with 24 tackles, three tackles for losses, two sacks, eight quarterback hits, two pass defenses, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery. The Giants drafted Ximines in the 3rd round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He played in 16 games with two starts as a rookie, but missed the last 12 games of 2020 with a rotator cuff injury that required surgery. 2021 was a very disappointing season as his playing time declined markedly as the season progressed, being inactive for much of the second half of the year. Ximines has a nice combination of size (6’4”, 254 pounds) and overall athletic-ability. Although somewhat improved in 2022, he still needs to improve his play in setting the edge as a run defender. Ximines flashes at times as a pass rusher, but is not consistent enough and will disappear for long stretches.
DL A’SHAWN ROBINSON (Unrestricted Free Agent from Los Angeles Rams): The 6’4”, 330-pound Robinson was originally drafted in the 2nd round of the 2016 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions. After spending four seasons with the Lions, Robinson signed a free agent contract with the Rams in 2020. In seven NFL seasons, Robinson has played in 93 regular-season games with 61 starts, accruing 293 tackles, seven sacks, 17 pass defenses, one interception, five forced fumbles, and three fumble recoveries. He started all 10 games he played in for the Rams in 2022 before missing the rest of the season with a torn meniscus in his knee. Robinson is a good run defender.
OC J.C. HASSENAUER (Unrestricted Free Agent from Pittsburgh Steelers): The 6’2”, 295-pound Hassenauer was originally signed as an undrafted rookie free agent by the Atlanta Falcons after the 2018 NFL Draft. He was cut before the season started in 2018 and signed with the Steelers in April 2019, cut in August, and then re-signed in November. From 2020-2022, Hassenauer played in 45 regular-season games for the Steelers with seven starts, five at center and two at left guard. He also started one playoff game at center. Hassenauer is viewed mainly as a steady, reliable back-up.
TE TOMMY SWEENEY (Unrestricted Free Agent from Buffalo Bills): The 6’5”, 251-pound Sweeney was drafted in the 7th round of the 2019 NFL Draft by the Bills. In four seasons in Buffalo, Sweeney played in 24 regular-season games with four starts, catching just 18 passes for 165 yards and one touchdown. He missed all of 2020 with foot, COVID, and myocarditis issues. Sweeney is a good blocker.
CB AMANI ORUWARIYE (Unrestricted Free Agent from Detroit Lions): The 6’2”, 202-pound Oruwariye was drafted in the 5th round of the 2019 NFL Draft by the Lions. In four seasons in Detroit, Oruwariye played in 53 regular-season games with 36 starts, accruing 173 tackles, 24 pass defenses, nine interceptions, and two fumble recoveries. His best seasons were in 2020 and 2021, when he started 29 games. Oruwariye struggled in 2022 and was benched in late October after he had started five games.
WR JAMISON CROWDER (Unrestricted Free Agent from Buffalo Bills): The 5’9”, 177-pound Crowder was originally drafted in the 4th round of the 2015 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins. He has spent time with Washington (2015-2018), New York Jets (2019-2021), and Buffalo Bills (2022). In eight NFL seasons, Crowder has played in 100 regular-season games with 51 starts, catching 415 passes for 4,667 yards and 28 touchdowns. He only played in four games in 2022 due to a broken ankle that he suffered in Week 4. Crowder lacks ideal size, but he has been a productive slot receiver. Crowder also has experience returning punts.
S BOBBY McCAIN (Cut by Washington Commanders): The Giants signed Bobby McCain as a free agent in March 2023 after he was cut by the Washington Commanders. The 5’11”, 192-pound McCain was originally drafted in the 5th round of the 2015 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins. After six seasons and 55 regular-season starts, the Dolphins cut him in May 2021 and McCain spent the next two seasons with the Commanders. McCain has started 32 of 34 regular-season games in Washington in 2021 and 2022. Last season, he finished with 54 tackles, five pass defenses, and one forced fumble. McCain has 11 career interceptions, four of which came in 2021.
CB LEONARD JOHNSON (Street Free Agent): The 6’0”, 190-pound Johnson tore his ACL while training in advance of the 2022 NFL Draft. He went undrafted and was not signed in 2022 due to the injury. Johnson is a physical press corner who needs work in coverage.
WR DARIUS SLAYTON (Re-Signed Unrestricted Free Agent): Slayton began the 2022 season as the team’s 7th wideout, barely making the 53-man roster. Due to the revolving door at the position, by the end of the season, he was entrenched as a starter. Slayton played in 16 regular-season games with 11 starts, catching 46 passes for a team-leading 724 yards (15.7 yards per catch) and two touchdowns. However, he also dropped seven passes, or nearly 10 percent of his opportunities. The Giants drafted Slayton in the 5th round of the 2019 NFL Draft. As a rookie, he played in 14 games with nine starts, catching 48 passes for 740 yards and eight touchdowns. But Slayton has not really progressed since that impressive debut season, only catching seven total touchdown passes from 2020-2022, while also dropping 19 passes during that same timespan. Slayton combines decent size (6’1”, 194lbs) with very good overall athleticism and speed. Slayton can stretch the field and get deep. He can adjust well to the football, but his hands are very suspect, even being prone to double-clutching passes he does catch. Slayton is also not a very physical receiver and can have issues beating press coverage.
DL/OLB JIHAD WARD (Re-Signed Unrestricted Free Agent): The Giants signed Ward as an unrestricted free agent from the Jacksonville Jaguars in March 2022. Ward surprisingly became an important on-field and locker-room veteran presence for the rebuilding ball club. He played in all 17 regular-season games with 11 starts (58 percent of defensive snaps), finishing the year with 43 tackles, seven tackles for losses, three sacks, 13 quarterback hits, four pass defenses, and two forced fumbles. It was the most-productive season in Ward’s seven-year NFL career. The 6’5”, 287-pound Ward was originally drafted in the 2nd round of the 2016 NFL Draft by the Oakland Raiders. He has spent time with the Raiders (2016-2017), Dallas Cowboys (2018), Indianapolis Colts (2018-2019), Baltimore Ravens (2019-2020), and Jaguars (2021). Ward has played in 85 regular-season games with 26 starts. While not flashy pass-rush presence, Ward is a tough, gritty edge-setter against the run. He also also shift inside when called upon.
WR PARRIS CAMPBELL (Unrestricted Free Agent from Indianapolis Colts): The 6’1”, 208-pound Campbell was originally drafted in the 2nd round of the 2019 NFL Draft by the Colts. He had an injury-plagued first three seasons in Indianapolis, missing extensive time in 2019 (sports hernia, broken hand, broken foot), 2020 (MCL and PCL knee injury), and 2021 (broken foot). From 2019-2021, he only played in 15 games, catching a total of 34 catches for 360 yards and two touchdowns. Campbell finally played in all 17 games in 2022 with 16 starts. He finished the year with 63 catches for 623 yards and three touchdowns. Campbell lacks ideal size, but he fast, quick receiver who can play multiple positions, including the slot.
WR JEFF SMITH (Unrestricted Free Agent from New York Jets): The 6’1”, 195-pound Smith was originally signed as an undrafted rookie free agent by the Jets after the 2019 NFL Draft. In his four seasons with the Jets, Smith played in 36 regular-season games with seven starts, catching 34 passes for 426 yards an no touchdowns. Smith has served as a gunner on special teams.
ILB BOBBY OKEREKE (Unrestricted Free Agent from Indianapolis Colts): The 6’2”, 235-pound Okereke was originally drafted in the 3rd round of the 2019 NFL Draft by the Colts. In four seasons, Okereke played in 64 regular-season games with 49 starts. His best season was in 2022 when he started 16 regular-season games, finishing with 151 tackles, five pass defenses, two forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries. Okereke is a good athlete who can play the run and cover in the passing the game. Super productive, he was credited with 283 tackles the past two seasons.
NT RAKEEM NUNEZ-ROCHES (Unrestricted Free Agent from Tampa Bay Buccaneers): The 6’2”, 307-pound Nunez-Roches was originally drafted in the 6th round of the 2015 NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs. He has spent time with the Chiefs (2015-2018), Indianapolis Colts (2018), and Buccaneers (2018-2022). Nunez-Roches has played in 102 regular-season games with 38 starts. His best season was in 2022 when he played in 17 regular-season games with 10 starts, accruing 33 tackles and two sacks. Nunez-Roches is a good run defender who rarely flashes as a pass rusher. Tough and a good locker room presence.
RB MATT BREIDA (Re-Signed Unrestricted Free Agent): The Giants signed Matt Breida as an unrestricted free agent from the Buffalo Bills in March 2022. He played in every game, with one start, and finished the season with 54 carries for 220 yards (4.1 yards per carry), and one touchdown. He also caught 20 passes for 118 yards. Breida was originally signed as an undrafted rookie free agent by the San Francisco 49ers after the 2017 NFL Draft. He has spent time with the 49ers (2017-2020), Miami Dolphins (2020), and Bills (2021). Breida has played in 81 regular-season games with 20 starts, rushing the ball 520 times for 2,501 yards (4.8 yards per carry) and eight touchdowns. He also has caught 103 passes for 847 yards and six touchdowns. Breida lacks size (5’10”, 195lbs), but he is a quick, elusive back with good speed. He can also catch the football.
OG WYATT DAVIS (Re-Signed Exclusive Rights Free Agent): The Giants claimed Wyatt Davis off of waivers from the Arizona Cardinals in late December 2022. The 6’4”, 315-pound Davis was originally selected in the 3rd round of the 2021 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings. Davis spent time on both the 53-man roster (6 games with no starts) and Practice Squad as a rookie. The Vikings waived him in late August 2022 and the Giants immediately signed him to their Practice Squad. However, a week later the New Orleans Saints signed Davis to their 53-man roster. The Saints waived him in November and he was claimed off of waivers by the Cardinals, who cut him in late December. In all, Davis has played in nine NFL games with no starts. His first real NFL action came in the Giants’ regular-season finale against the Eagles. He flashed with power in the running game.
LS CASEY KREITER (Re-Signed Unrestricted Free Agent): The Giants signed long snapper Casey Kreiter as an unrestricted free agent from the Denver Broncos in April 2020. He has been a steady performer in his three years with the team. Kreiter was originally signed as an undrafted rookie free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 2014 NFL Draft. After spending two camps with the Cowboys, Kreiter made the Denver Broncos in 2016. He made the Pro Bowl for his performance in 2018.
P JAMIE GILLAN (Re-Signed Unrestricted Free Agent): Jamie Gillan became the new Giants’ punter in 2022 after signing a reserve/future contract in February 2022. Gillan played all 17 regular-season games and averaged 46.8 yards per punt (40.6 net). Those stats were 18th and 25th in the NFL, respectively. Twenty-six of his punts were downed inside the 20-yard line, or 35 percent of his punts (21st-best in the NFL). Nine of his punts resulted in touchbacks (tied for second-most in the NFL). He had one punt blocked. Gillan is Scottish born. He was originally signed by the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted rookie free agent after the 2019 NFL Draft. Gillan served as Cleveland’s punter for all of 2019 and 2020, as well as most of 2021. The Browns waived him in late December and he was then signed to the Practice Squad of the Buffalo Bills. In 61 regular-season games, Gillan has averaged 45.2 yards per punt (40.2 net yards per punt). Gillan has a strong leg, but is not a strong directional punter. He did improve the number of inside-the-20 punts and avoiding touchbacks as the season progressed.
WR STERLING SHEPARD (Re-Signed Unrestricted Free Agent): The Giants placed Sterling Shepard on Injured Reserve in late September 2022 after he tore the ACL in his left knee in Week 3. He finished the season with 13 catches for 154 yards and one touchdown. Shepard was selected in the 2nd round of the 2016 NFL Draft by the Giants. Shepard started all 16 games in 2016 and 2018, but has now missed significant time due to injury in his five other seasons. He has never come close to cracking the 1,000-yard mark in a single season or duplicating his 8-touchdown season of his rookie campaign (he now has 22 career touchdowns). Shepard had a horrible season in 2021, culminating with a torn left Achilles’ tendon injury in mid-December. Before that, Shepard had already missed seven games with hamstring and quad injuries. He finished the year playing in seven games, catching just 36 passes for 366 yards and one touchdown. Shepard lacks ideal size and speed, but he is a fluid athlete with good quickness. Shepard runs good routes, is tough going over the middle, and adjusts well to the football. Shepard is not a consistent deep threat, but more of a move-the-chains underneath target who is ideally suited for the slot position. Good blocker.
LB JARRAD DAVIS (Re-Signed Unrestricted Free Agent): The Giants signed Jarrad Davis to the 53-man roster from the Practice Squad of the Detroit Lions in late December 2022. He was pressed into service immediately, starting the regular-season finale and the two playoff games at inside linebacker. In those three contests, he was credited with 18 tackles, one tackle for a loss, and two quarterback hits. Davis was originally drafted in the 1st round of the 2017 NFL Draft by the Lions. He has spent time with the Lions (2017-2020, 2022) and New York Jets (2021). Davis has played in 68 regular-season games with 51 starts. He’s big, strong, fast, and physical. However, he lacks ideal lateral agility and the ability to diagnose complex running schemes. Davis will flash, but he is not consistent enough.
QB DANIEL JONES (Re-Signed Unrestricted Free Agent): After two disappointing seasons in 2020 and 2021, Daniel Jones rebounded in 2022 under the tutelage of new Head Coach Brian Daboll and Offensive Coordinator Mike Kafka, helping to lead the Giants to a surprising 9-7-1 regular-season record and a playoff victory. Daboll was the third head coach and Kafka the fourth offensive coordinator in Jones’ first four years with the team. For the first time as a pro, Jones did not miss a game due to injury. He started 16 regular-season games, being held out of the season finale as a healthy scratch, and finished the season completing 67.2 percent of his passes for 3,205 yards, 15 touchdowns, and five interceptions. He also set a franchise single-season record for quarterback rushing yards with 120 carries for 708 yards and seven touchdowns. Not only were the five interceptions a career-low, but so were his fumbles (six). The highlight of season was his 2-touchdown, 301-passing yard, and 78-rushing yard performance against the Vikings in a 31-24 playoff win. His improved play occurred despite a revolving door of subpar receivers to throw to and shaky pass protection. Nevertheless, questions remain about Jones’ upside and ability to elevate the team around him. He needs to throw for more touchdown passes, never coming close to the 24 he threw his rookie season. The Giants drafted Jones in the 1st round of the 2019 NFL Draft. After a promising rookie season, Jones struggled during the 2-year Joe Judge era, throwing just 21 touchdowns to 17 interceptions with a 9-16 record as a starter. He also missed two games due to hamstring and ankle injuries in 2020 and six games due to a neck injury in 2021. Jones has classic quarterback size and is a good athlete who can hurt teams with his feet. He has good but not great arm strength. Jones is competitive, smart, tough, and hard-working.
WR ISAIAH HODGINS (Re-Signed Exclusive Rights Free Agent): The Giants claimed Hodgins off of waivers from the Buffalo Bills in early November 2022. Due to the dearth of talent at the position, Hodgins quickly received playing time, playing in eight regular-season games with five starts. He finished with 33 catches for 351 yards (10.6 yards per catch) and four touchdowns. In the playoff game against the Vikings, Hodgins caught eight passes for 105 yards and a touchdown. However, he was limited to one catch against the playoff loss to the Eagles. Hodgins was originally drafted in the 6th round of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Bills. He spent most of his rookie season on Injured Reserve and most of 2021 on the Practice Squad. Before coming to the Giants, Hodgins only played in two regular-season games, catching four passes for 41 yards. Hodgins lacks ideal speed, but he has good size (6’3”, 201lbs), runs good routes, and became the steadiest, most-reliable receiver on the roster. The question moving forward is his upside.
OG JACK ANDERSON (Re-Signed Exclusive Rights Free Agent): The Giants claimed Jack Anderson off of waivers from the Philadelphia Eagles in late August 2022. He played in 12 regular-season games with two starts, one at left guard against the Cowboys and one at right guard against the Eagles. He was a bit shaky against these top two defensive lines. The 6’4”, 314-pound Anderson was originally drafted in the 7th round of the 2021 NFL Draft by the Bills. The Eagles signed Anderson off of Buffalo’s Practice Squad in September 2021. He played in two games with one start for Philadelphia. Anderson spent part of the 2021 season on Injured Reserve with a hamstring injury.
TE LAWRENCE CAGER (Re-Signed Exclusive Rights Free Agent): The Giants signed Lawrence Cager to the Practice Squad in October 2022 and the 53-man roster in November 2022. He ended up playing in six regular-season games with three starts, catching 13 passes for 118 yards and one touchdown. The 6’5”, 220-pound Cager was originally signed as an undrafted rookie free agent by the New York Jets after the 2020 NFL Draft. He has spent time with the Jets (2020-2021, 2022) and Cleveland Browns (2021). The Jets cut him in mid-October 2022. Cager has played in 10 regular-season games with five starts. A former collegiate wideout, Cager is a much better pass receiver than blocker. He has good overall athleticism and hands for the position.
