The Chicago Bears parted ways with outside linebacker Leonard Floyd after agreeing to terms with All-Pro pass rusher Robert Quinn on Tuesday.
But, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, it doesn’t sound like Floyd will have any shortage of suitors. Among them, the New York Giants.
The Bears were encouraged by Floyd, but ultimately his $13.2 million price tag was too much to justify the fact that he didn’t live up to his draft stock.
Floyd’s production hasn’t been the best, particularly when it comes to sacks, which is ultimately what pass rushers are judged on. After notching seven in his rookie season in 2016, Floyd has seen his sack total decrease each year he’s been in the league.
While injuries played a part in some of those seasons, there was no excuse in 2019. Floyd played in every game last season, and he managed a career-low three sacks.
It doesn’t come as a surprise that the Giants would be interested in Floyd. Back in 2016, the Bears traded up two spots in the NFL Draft to select Floyd before the Giants, who were believed to have interest in the former Georgia Bulldog.
While Floyd was due to make $13.2 million with the Bears in 2020, thanks to his fifth-year option, you figure someone will sign Floyd for much cheaper than that top-dollar price.
