5 high-profile NY Giants who may not return next season

Following the success of the New York Giants 2022 campaign, this team now finds themselves in for a long offseason. They have put together a strong foundation of young talent, and seem headed in the right direction. Eveyrone has loved what Brian Daboll has been able to do since arriving to the team.

However, many of NY’s go-to options this past season are now set to hit free agency. Depending on how the front office addresses this group, many of these playmakers may not return for the 2023 campaign. With that said, here’s a look at five high-profile Giants who may not be back once next fall rolls around:

5. CB Darnay Holmes

Heading into the 2022 season, third-year cornerback Darnay Holmes was expected to be a key contributor to the Giants secondary. Unfortunately, this did not prove to be the case. Holmes took the field in 15 games this past season while earning two starts. In total, he recorded 38 total tackles, two tackles for loss, eight defended passes and one forced fumble.

At times, Holmes looked to be taking solid steps in the right direction. But he also had a fair share of struggles. Holmes finished the season with nine total flags called against him. This includes six defensive holding calls. Through the air, Holmes also struggled to slow down opposing pass-catchers. He allowed 435 receiving yards, one receiving touchdown, and 41 receptions on 67 total targets.

While with the Giants, Holmes has primarily worked in the slot. More often than not, he has had to deal with incredibly hard matchups, and he still has the makings of a solid cornerback. However, the Giants could still look to move on. By releasing Holmes, they would free up $2.75 million in cap space. With the late-season display put on by rookie cornerback Cordale Flott, the Giants could lean on him more next season. In turn, this could ultimately force Holmes out.