In preparation for the likely signing of either Alex Tanney or Joe Webb (potentially both), the New York Giants terminated the practice squad contract of rookie defensive back Chris Williamson on Thursday.
The Giants selected Williamson in the seventh round of the 2020 NFL Draft out of Minnesota and intended on using him as somewhat of a Swiss Army Knife defender. However, he never made it off the practice squad despite the team’s early issues in the secondary.
“This is a guy who’s going to have some combination corner to safety. We call it the star position, that nickel position as well. He’ll bring some position flexibility in the defensive backfield. He’s got a good size and speed combination. We look for him to compete at multiple positions this year,” head coach Joe Judge said in April.
Given how much roster shuffling has gone on this season, do not be surprised if Williamson eventually signed back with the Giants. In the mean time, keep an eye out for the addition of Tanney and/or Webb.
