5 first-year NY Giants who may not return in 2023

Jon Feliciano, NY Giants. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)
Jon Feliciano, NY Giants. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images) /
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – DECEMBER 04: Saquon Barkley #26 celebrates with Jon Feliciano #76 of the New York Giants after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter of a game against the Washington Commanders at MetLife Stadium on December 04, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – DECEMBER 04: Saquon Barkley #26 celebrates with Jon Feliciano #76 of the New York Giants after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter of a game against the Washington Commanders at MetLife Stadium on December 04, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /

4. OL Jon Feliciano

The Giants offensive line was a point of emphasis last offseason. In addition to drafting right tackle Evan Neal, they added two veterans to the interior. This came with the signings of guard Mark Glowinski and center/guard Jon Feliciano.

Feliciano was given a one-year contract worth $3.25 million, but he is now set to enter free agency once again, and could possibly have played his final game with the Giants. In his first season with NY, Feliciano experienced both highs and lows. At times, he was arguably the weakest point on the offensive line. But in other games, he was a driving force who single-handedly created big plays.

According to PFF, Feliciano finished the season with a 57.7 grade. He also recorded six offensive penalties while allowing three total sacks while playing in 971 total offensive snaps. Over the course of the season, Feliciano was reliable. But at 30 years old, the Giants could look to find a younger option, potentially through the draft.

If Feliciano is willing to return on yet another cheap contract, the two sides could potentially work something out. He could bring the necessary depth and has proven that he can make the necessary plays. But with so many other players that the Giants must first address, these two sides could very well go their separate ways.