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4 NY Giants free agents most likely to re-sign with the team this offseason

By Desmond Novack

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JANUARY 03: Daniel Jones #8 and Nick Gates #65 of the New York Giants celebrate a first quarter rushing touchdown by Sterling Shepard , against the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium on January 03, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JANUARY 03: Daniel Jones #8 and Nick Gates #65 of the New York Giants celebrate a first quarter rushing touchdown by Sterling Shepard , against the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium on January 03, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – JANUARY 01: Nick Gates #65 of the New York Giants warms up against the Indianapolis Colts at MetLife Stadium on January 01, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Vincent Alban/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – JANUARY 01: Nick Gates #65 of the New York Giants warms up against the Indianapolis Colts at MetLife Stadium on January 01, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Vincent Alban/Getty Images) /

2. OL Nick Gates

Following one of the most gruesome injuries the NFL has ever seen, Nick Gates managed to fight his way back into the rotation just a little over a year after breaking his leg. This was an incredible comeback for so many reasons. Not only is Gates an incredible leader, but he has been a consistent player for this team.

Many people thought Gates would never play again, with himself saying that he wasn’t even sure if he would be able to keep his leg or not. However, through all the pain and rehab, Gates made his debut in Week 6 against the Seahawks and put together a very solid campaign. His versatility also stands out.

Gates certainly wasn’t perfect, but considering what he was coming back from, he did a good enough job to warrant being brought back next season. Not only will it be cheap to retain him, but he is only going to get better as he recovers from his injury.

In 368 offensive snaps, Gates registered a pass-blocking grade of 69.3, and a run-blocking grade of 59.0 while allowing one sack and 10 pressures. Again, not perfect, but it’s only going to get better for Gates.

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