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NFL Free Agency Grades: NY Giants have made several stellar moves this offseason

By Desmond Novack

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 18: Darren Waller #83 of the Las Vegas Raiders celebrates a touchdown during the first half against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 18: Darren Waller #83 of the Las Vegas Raiders celebrates a touchdown during the first half against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Getty Images) /
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Jan 2, 2022; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (56) celebrates after the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2022; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (56) celebrates after the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Signing Rakeem Nunez-Roches: B-

At first, it seemed a little odd to sign a player like Rakeem “Nacho” Nunez-Roches to a three-year deal worth around $12 million. However, he is a great run defender, something the Giants and Schoen have put a clear emphasis on this offseason.

Alongside this, Nunez-Roches has shown already that he is going to be a great locker room presence on a defense that is already full of them. He already made a name for himself during his first press conference, cracking jokes with reporters and letting the media know what he is all about.

In 17 games with the Buccaneers last season, Nunez-Roches racked up 34 combined tackles, nine pressures, and one sack. He may not be the best as a pass-rusher, but he is the definition of a run stuffer.

Nunez-Roches will provide needed depth to the Giants’ defensive line that is missing talent aside from Leonard Williams and Dexter Lawrence. He may not start 10 games like last season, but Nunez-Roches will play a relatively important role on helping the Giants run defense this upcoming season.

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