NY Giants rumors: 5 free agents who could fix offensive line woes

Aug 22, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; New York Giants offensive guard Chad Slade (62) and center Brett Heggie (61) block Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Marvin Wilson (65) during the fourth quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 22, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; New York Giants offensive guard Chad Slade (62) and center Brett Heggie (61) block Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Marvin Wilson (65) during the fourth quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
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Carolina Panthers guard Mike Horton (Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports)

Mike Horton

Horton was one of 11 players the NY Giants worked out on Tuesday, and he could have the chance to fill a void, even if he winds up on the practice squad.

At 6-foot-4 and 325 pounds, Horton has the frame to line up along the interior, or push out to tackle if necessary.

Initially signed as an undrafted free agent out of Auburn by the Carolina Panthers, Horton has yet to appear in an NFL game. However, during his collegiate career, Horton showed the versatility to play multiple positions along the line, even though his natural position is at guard — the NY Giants’ biggest need.

Matt Lombardo is FanSided’s National NFL Insider and writes Between The Hash Marks each Wednesday. Email Matt: Matt.Lombardo@FanSided.com

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