The New York Giants will look to complement their go rush this offseason and beef up a top-heavy unit.
Behind Kayvon Thibodeaux, the Giants have little or no. Azeez Ojulari has failed to succeed in his ceiling and routinely finds himself sidelined with damage, Tomon Fox continues to be creating and Isaiah Simmons is headed totally free company.
Regardless of their apparent want for an edge rusher or two, ESPN’s Jordan Raanan reviews that the Giants are unwilling to spend prime greenback for the premier free brokers.
The Giants desperately wish to add at edge rusher. They’re going to watch the highest of the market (i.e., Danielle Hunter) however aren’t actually seeking to spend in that vary, one supply instructed ESPN on the mix.
However there are a variety of high quality, starting-caliber choices, resembling A.J. Epenesa, Bryce Huff, Andrew Van Ginkel, Josh Uche and Leonard Floyd, a participant the Giants have lengthy coveted. That’s extra possible the trail they journey in free company.
However maybe there may be one other avenue normal supervisor Joe Schoen may take. Say… A commerce.
The Carolina Panthers positioned the franchise tag on defensive finish Brian Burns on the deadline however reviews counsel the 2 sides are not engaged in long-term contract talks. Quite, the Panthers could search to maneuver the two-time Professional Bowler.
Josina Anderson of CBS Sports activities believes a commerce for Burns can be reasonably priced for many groups. With a brand new contract required, his worth has dropped from a 12 months in the past and Anderson now feels Burns may very well be had for as little as a third-round decide.
Concerning Carolina’s present scenario with Brian Burns, a league supply instructed me of their opinion, that the #Panthers ought to adapt higher to current circumstances to be able to doubtlessly consummate a commerce. The supply stated of their view it’s a double whammy to pay big cash for… pic.twitter.com/upcMrGXBhF
— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) March 7, 2024
The catch can be the brand new deal. Burns will command top-of-the-market worth, which can be problematic for the Giants if Raanan’s reporting on their unwillingness to spend large is correct.
Nonetheless, there was smoke constructing all through the Giants group over the previous 24 hours that one thing is brewing. And as they are saying, “The place there’s smoke, there’s normally hearth.”
A possible commerce for Burns is actually value keeping track of.
