Projected Cap Space: $38.7 million
Draft Picks: 8
Notable Free Agents:
1 – Quarterback
The Giants finally cut ties with QB Daniel Jones this past season, and now they need to find their next starter. Expect the Giants to add multiple quarterbacks since not only is Jones gone, but Lock is a pending free agent as well and probably isn’t interested in coming back to a team that benched him with no warning for Tommy DeVito. As an aside, DeVito is currently the only QB set to be under contract for New York in 2025.
2 – Defensive Tackle
Honestly, it was tough to narrow down the other top two needs for the Giants after quarterback. The only positions New York should feel solid about going into 2025 are edge rusher, left tackle and maybe running back. Every other position group could use a boost, even if there’s already an established player.
For instance, even though the Giants have one of the best defensive tackles in football in Dexter Lawrence — who turned in another dominant pass-rushing season with nine sacks in 12 games before an injury shut him down — the rest of the defensive line around him isn’t in great shape. There was a heavy rotation between Rakeem Nunez-Roches, D.J. Davidson, Jordon Riley and Elijah Chatman. “Nacho” Roches is a 10-year journeyman, while the rest were Day 3 picks or undrafted free agents.
The lack of investment outside of Lawrence showed in the results. The Giants were 27th in the NFL in rush defense, allowing over 2,300 yards on the ground. No one outside of Lawrence was much of a factor as a pass rusher either, and while the team was top-ten in sacks, they were right in the middle in pressure rate. Upgrading the defensive line would have a trickle-down impact on the rest of the defense, making it easier for the secondary and linebackers to do their jobs, which is why the Giants should make investing in the trenches a priority.
3 – Cornerback
The Giants were active last offseason but one position they weren’t able to address effectively was cornerback. Former first-round CB Deonte Banks struggled once again, and the spot across from him was a revolving door that was even worse. While the Giants were a top-ten pass defense in terms of yards allowed, they were 25th in net yards per attempt, which is a much more accurate depiction of their quality in the secondary. As...