Last week, the New York Giants signed offensive tackle Roy Mbaeteka, a product of the NFL’s International Player Program out of Nigeria. He was discovered and developed by former Giants great Osi Umenyiora, who spent some of his childhood in Nigeria and is seeking out prospects across the continent.
“It’s like a mentorship,” the 6-foot-9, 320 pound Mbaeteka said of his relationship with Umenyiora. “I really respect him. He gave me a shot. He took a shot at a stranger, someone he’s never met before, and here I am. It’s all because of him.”
Moat wondered what the Giants’ plans are with Mbaeteka and now that is becoming clearer. They will further develop him and likely keep him as member of their practice squad.
So the Giants clearly are planning on carrying the 6-foot-9, 320-pounder on the practice squad this season as he develops.
— Dan Duggan (@DDuggan21) April 13, 2022
The Giants are in the midst of redesigning their offensive line and no stone is being left unturned. They have added five veterans via free agency — Mark Glowinski, Jon Feliciano, Matt Gono, Max Garcia and Jamil Douglas — to help fill the many gaps and are likely to add to that mix in the upcoming NFL draft.
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