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5 LBs the NY Giants should target in free agency this offseason

By Desmond Novack

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 20: T.J. Edwards #57 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates after a tackle during the second quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 20, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 20: T.J. Edwards #57 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates after a tackle during the second quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 20, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – DECEMBER 04: T.J. Edwards #57 of the Philadelphia Eagles in action against the Tennessee Titans at Lincoln Financial Field on December 4, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – DECEMBER 04: T.J. Edwards #57 of the Philadelphia Eagles in action against the Tennessee Titans at Lincoln Financial Field on December 4, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /

2. LB T.J Edwards

Surprisingly enough, the Eagles decided to void the contract of star linebacker T.J Edwards, opening the door for him to potentially leave in free agency. If Philadelphia opts to not bring him back, the Giants should attempt to bring him in ASAP.

Not only would it be awesome to steal one of the best defensive players from the Eagles, but he would be a stud for the Giants, as his abilities in the run game and in coverage are massively underrated.

In 17 games last season, Edwards racked up a ridiculous 160 combined tackles and two sacks, while allowing 46 receptions on 70 targets for 328 yards and zero touchdowns. Edwards may have allowed a lot of receptions, but with how often he was targeted he could have done a lot worse.

According to PFF, Edwards is expected to make around $13.5 million a year on his next contract. While that certainly is a lot, a player of Edwards’ caliber is certainly worth that kind of money, and when you consider how much other linebackers are getting paid combined with his age, there is room for this kind of contract to become a steal in the future.

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