New York Giants: Top 27 free agent targets
By Henry Buggy
#18 – Chicago Bears CB Kyle Fuller
Fuller is coming off a breakout season after missing all of 2016 with a knee injury. The Bears 2014 first-round pick recorded 69 tackles, two interceptions, and knocked down a team-high 22 passes this season.
Chicago is expected to make the 25-year-old cornerback a priority this offseason, but multiple teams will have interest in his services if he hits the open market. The Giants are unlikely to match Fuller’s offers, but his talent and New York’s need at the cornerback position puts him at No. 18 on this list.
#17 – San Francisco 49ers OG Brandon Fusco
Fusco started all 16 games in his sole season with the 49ers and is likely to test the market again in 2018. The 6-foot-4, 306-pound guard has started in 80 games through the course of his seven-year career.
The Giants have plenty of questions to answer along the offensive line, and Fusco could be a potential free agent target for Big Blue depending on his price. Retaining Pugh will likely be considered New York’s top priority at the guard position, but if the G-Men were to lose their top offensive lineman in free agency, Fusco could potentially fill the void.
#16 – Dallas Cowboys DE DeMarcus Lawrence
The Cowboys are highly unlikely to let Lawrence test free agency following a breakout campaign in 2017, but this list wouldn’t be complete if Dallas’ sack leader were to somehow hit the open market.
The Cowboys former second-round pick has amassed 23.5 sacks, 19 tackles for a loss, and six forced fumbles through his first four seasons.
Pierre-Paul and Vernon’s contracts would likely force New York’s front office to pass on the 6-foot-3, 265-pound defensive end even if Dallas elected not to place the franchise tag on him. But it also has to be remembered that Big Blue’s last two Super Bowls came when the franchise had at least three dominant pass rushers.