As roster cuts rapidly approach, several players signed this offseason already find themselves fighting to make the NY Giants roster
The NY Giants spent some money in the last two years when it came to free agency.
Big names like Blake Martinez and James Bradberry last year. Adoree Jackson and Kenny Golladay this year. The Giants attempted to sign some fringe players to add depth at key spots on the roster.
But, One game into the preseason some of the newest additions are already fighting to hang on and make the NY Giants roster
Reggie Ragland LB
Ragland starred for Joe Judge’s mentor at the University of Alabama, where he won a National Championship.
New York signed Ragland to a one year contract this spring, but he’s anything but a lock to make the NY Giants roster. The NY Giants were hoping the former second-round pick could use his experience as a Super Bowl Champion, and help mentor the young linebackers on the team.
But, Ragland did not get off to a great start, being put on the Reserve/Non-Football Injury List at the beginning of training camp with a hamstring injury.
This allowed Tae Crowder and Carter Coughlin to gain some valuable snaps to prove they were worthy of a roster spot. Crowder has been the consensus pick to find a spot next to Blake Martinez, and solidified that with a very good game against the Jets.
Coughlin as well was all over the field and really impressed.
While Ragland did not play poorly, he had four tackles and a great pass break up on a 3rd and 1, you have to think the NY Giants will lean toward the youth — and the much cheaper options of Crowder and Coughlin, leaving Ragland on the outside looking in for a roster spot.