New York Giants Re-Sign John Jerry To Three-Year Deal
The New York Giants have re-signed veteran offensive lineman John Jerry to a three-year deal. Find out the details of the contract.
The New York Giants entered the 2017 NFL offseason with a desperate need to improve along the offensive line. Ereck Flowers, Justin Pugh, and Weston Richburg are all under contract entering 2017, but that leaves two positions without a designated starter.
In a matter of days, general manager Jerry Reese has effectively provided the offensive line with five talented players.
Joining Flowers, Pugh, and Richburg along the offensive line is former first-round draft pick D.J. Fluker. Fluker played right guard during the 2015 and 2016 seasons, but has the versatility to bounce outside and play tackle.
According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Giants have continued padding the offensive line by re-signing John Jerry to a three-year deal worth $10 million, including $4.25 million guaranteed.
#Giants continue to do O-line work. They agreed to terms with OL John Jerry on a 3-year deal worth $10mil with $4.25 guaranteed, source said
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 13, 2017
That’s progress towards New York solidifying the offensive line.
Jerry, 30, has played for the Giants in each of the past three seasons. This past season, he graded as the No. 33 offensive guard on Pro Football Focus, which put him ahead of the recently acquired Fluker.
Though he struggled to block for the run, Jerry ranked No. 23 amongst offensive guards in pass protection on Pro Football Focus.
Jerry also has an established chemistry with Pugh and Richburg, which should create a valuable measure of continuity.
New York now has five offensive linemen who could conceivably start in 2017. Pugh is locked in at left guard and Richburg is safe at center, while Flowers, Fluker, and Jerry will likely compete at left tackle, right tackle, and right guard.
Head coach Ben McAdoo and offensive line coach Mike Solari will be tasked with determining which players fit where.
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The question is: have the New York Giants finally created a strong enough unit to provide adequate protection for Eli Manning and Paul Perkins?