The New York Giants hope they can improve their run defense after allowing the 4th-most rushing yards and the 3rd-most rushing touchdowns last season.
New York let two of their three starting defensive linemen walk. The Giants traded Leonard Williams to the Seahawks during the NFL Trade Deadline, and A’Shawn Robinson signed with the Panthers. They replaced Williams and Robinson with Brian Burns and signed a run-stopper.
The New York Giants signed a run-stopper in free agency
New York signed Jordan Phillips to a 1-year, $1.79 million contract with a $430,000 signing bonus and $430,000 guaranteed.
Despite acquiring Burns and Phillips, the Giants still need to add more depth to their defensive line.
They have a top-30 visit scheduled with a top defensive tackle prospect.
The New York Giants have a top-30 visit with a defensive tackle from the Big Ten
According to the NFL on FOX Podcast, Jer’Zhan Newton will visit New York after his pro day.
Newton played college football for Illinois and is considered one of the best defensive tackle prospects in the draft.
Jer’Zhan Newton had a successful collegiate career with the Illinois Fighting Illini
Newton committed to the Fighting Illini as a three-star recruit for the 2020 season.
Newton played in eight games, starting two in his true freshman season, with 23 tackles, 1.5 for a loss, 1.5 sacks, and one forced fumble. He would redshirt after the season.
Newton played in 12 games, starting 11 in his redshirt freshman season, with 50 tackles, 3.5 for a loss, and 3.5 sacks.
Newton played in 13 games, starting 13 in his redshirt sophomore season, with 62 tackles, 14 for a loss, 5.5 sacks, and three pass deflections. The Associated Press named him to their All-American Second Team, and Big Ten coaches named him to the All-Big Ten First Team.
Newton played in 12 games, starting 12 in his redshirt junior season, with 52 tackles, 8.5 for a loss, 7.5 sacks, two pass deflections, and one forced fumble. The Associated Press named him to their All-American First Team, and Big Ten coaches named him the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year and All-Big Ten First Team.
The New York Giants could use some assistance at defensive tackle
The Giants could use some assistance at defensive tackle. Rakeem Nunez-Roches struggled and wasn’t an effective pass rusher and run stopper, posting a 46.3 PFF Grade last season.
Don’t be surprised if they draft a defensive tackle this year.
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