In his first season with the New York Giants, Joe Schoen made all the right moves. He was quickly able to turn around a roster full of holes, and put together a group that was able to make the playoffs. Now heading into the 2023 offseason, Schoen will once again look to make the roster even better.
The Giants are set to have just over $44 million to spend in free agency. While much of this could go to re-signing players already on the roster, this team could still look to free up more money. This would come by moving on from some of the key players already on the roster.
This roster is full of young talent, with many of them on rookie deals. By releasing veteran players, and freeing up space, this team could be major players in the coming months. Here are four players the Giants could cut to clear cap space:
4. CB Darnay Holmes
Heading into the 2022 campaign, expectations were high for second-cornerback Darnay Holmes. Unfortunately, in his expanded role, he struggled to find success.
Holmes appeared 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. While Holmes played well at times, he also had a fair share of problems, especially with penalties. In total, he was flagged nine times, including six defensive holdings.
The Giants secondary is in search of proven talent, and moving on from Holmes could be a risk. But by releasing him, this front office would free up nearly $2.75 million in cap space. In addition, they would take on just under $200,000 in dead money.
This decision may not be an easy one for the front office. But, it could very well be an option if they are looking to free up space.