The New York Giants had just one 2020 draftee under contract entering Monday (seventh-round linebacker Tae Crowder), but expectations were that would change dramatically in a hurry.
With rookies having reported to East Rutherford last week, it was only a matter of time before they were tested for COVID-19, underwent their physicals and finally began putting pen to paper.
The first player to clear those hurdles was sixth-round linebacker Cam Brown, who is now officially under contract.
Brown, 22, was selected in the sixth-round of the draft and will add to the team’s depth at linebacker and likely see playing time on special teams.
“He’s 6’5 and change, he’s 230, he runs well. Cam and all the young men we took in the seventh round, we like they are players with good developmental qualities and tools. They all can run, every one of these guys can run. We’re excited about that,” general manager Dave Gettleman said in April.
Even with Brown and Crowder now under contract, the Giants still have eight more rookies to sign.
