New York Giants keep or dump? Can John Mara turn franchise around?

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Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney (11) makes a catch against New York Giants free safety Xavier McKinney (29) during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports /

Safeties

Xavier McKinney: KEEP

Logan Ryan: KEEP

Julian Love: KEEP

J.R. Reed: DUMP

Jabrill Peppers: DUMP

Steven Parker: DUMP

Nate Ebner: DUMP

Joshua Kalu: DUMP

Xavier McKinney showed enough this season, and down the stretch of his rookie campaign in 2021, that he can be a foundational building block player for the New York Giants’ defense in coming years.

New York is locked into Logan Ryan, after his Christmas morning contract extension, signed last season.

Meanwhile, Julian Love’s versatility to play safety and cornerback, and at times at a high level, should give him a chance to compete for a starting role next season.

Jabrill Peppers is set to become a free agent, but after rupturing his Achilles earlier this season, could be forced to settle for a one-year prove-it deal, which could make it possible for him to return to the New York Giants.

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