NFL free agency is all over but the shouting at this point, but there could be a few players who are still available that might pique the New York Giants’ interest over the next few weeks, or beyond.
Here’s five players that the Giants could consider (emphasis on could):
EDGE Everson Griffen
He’s probably way out of their price range at the moment, plus his age (32) would prohibit them from signing him beyond two years. That means Griffen would require a front-loaded contract, and with only $14 million or so remaining in available cap space, he’s probably not coming here.
DL Ndamukong Suh
Suh is 33 and is on the other side of his better days as a intimidating interior factor in this league. He can still give a team a good 20 snaps per game, however. The issue here is, how much will he cost and whether or not he’ll be happy in a limited, rotational role? Plus, there is the question of whether they even want him at all.
S Vonn Bell
Bell is still only 25 and has a history of production in the league, missing only three games over his first four seasons in New Orleans. Bell averaged nearly 84 total tackles during that time with eight sacks and 14 tackles for a loss.
S Damarious Randall
The Giants will be looking for veteran safety help and Bell should be on the top of their list but if he’s gone, Randall could be an option. He’ll be asking for a good chunk of change and he likely won’t get it which will prolong his offseason. Could be an after-the-draft add for a team.
WR Breshad Perriman
Perriman was the recipient of some single (or very loose) coverages by virtue of being on the field with Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. The Bucs want him back but they are retooling in the new Tom Brady era. The Giants are deep enough at receiver to not dive too deep in free agency for one, especially since the draft is loaded at the position.
The truth is, the Giants already filled their major holes in the first wave of free agency and are unlikely to add another player of let’s say $5 million per or more. If they add a veteran here or there, it would likely be in the $3 million range.
