The New York Giants have had a productive offseason thus far. Big Blue entered free agency with multiple positional needs, but the two most significant areas general manager Joe Schoen and the front office looked to address right away were the secondary and quarterback positions.
Schoen and the Giants did not hesitate once the legal tampering period opened. The Giants’ first free agency signing was former New Orleans Saints defensive back Paulson Adebo, who, despite suffering a season-ending injury in Week 7 of last season, looks like he’s ready to ball out in 2025 opposite Deonte Banks.
Not too long after Adebo signed with Big Blue, the Giants found their replacement for Xavier McKinney by adding former Miami Dolphins safety Jevon Holland. Holland played in 60 games in Miami, totaling 301 tackles, five sacks, five forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, five interceptions, 25 passes defended, and one touchdown.
On top of the secondary signings, the Giants also added former Dallas Cowboys edge rusher Chauncey Golston, offensive tackle James Hudson III, re-signed wide receiver Darius Slayton, and recently signed veteran quarterbacks Jameis Winston and Russell Wilson.
The best part is that Schoen and the Giants’ front office aren’t done yet, with the NFL Draft right around the corner. The Giants still occupy the No. 3 overall pick, following the Tennessee Titans and Cleveland Browns' first-round selections.
The Giants could still select Colorado signal-caller Shedeur Sanders as their quarterback at third overall or go in a different direction with Russ and Jameis already signed this offseason. ESPN’s Adam Schefter told The Pat McAfee Show that the Giants could still draft Sanders even after signing both veterans. If the Giants decide to pass on a quarterback in the first round, they could take Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter or Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter.
Still, this offseason has been anything but a failure. Schoen and the Giants’ front office deserve their flowers for upgrading multiple positions after finishing 3-14 in the 2024 campaign. While Giants fans can hold their heads high and feel more optimistic heading into 2025, plenty of critics still don’t believe in this team’s future.
Pro Football Focus does not believe in the Giants moves this offseason
Thomas Valentine of Pro Football Focus recently evaluated all 32 NFL teams on which rosters got better or worse based on the first two weeks of free agency. The article listed the Giants as a roster that “stayed the same,” even with the free-agent signings they’ve made thus far.
The piece came out before New York signed Winston and Wilson to improve their quarterback room, but still, this roster has significantly improved from last season, when the Giants had their worst year in franchise history.
Even without the Giants’ quarterback moves, New York’s defense has taken a major step forward with the additions of Adebo, Holland, and Golston, and the roster has undeniably improved.
The Giants’ win total opened at a league-low 3.5 wins. It has since jumped to 4.5 after the acquisition of Wilson, but only time will tell how successful the Giants will be in 2025—and how many wins they’ll get.