4 free agents NY Giants GM Joe Schoen still has time to sign before camp
The NY Giants and general manager Joe Schoen have been busy this offseason signing and trading for two-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Brian Burns, drafting LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers at No. 6 overall, and addressing all positional needs, which we'll get a behind-the-scenes look at in Hard Knocks this summer. However, the Giants may still have work to do before head coach Brian Daboll finalizes his roster before training camp.
After veteran tight end Darren Waller announced his retirement before mandatory minicamp, Big Blue gained $11,625,200 in cap space per Over the Cap. The Giants still have some money left and could use this time to sign a veteran. With that said, let's take a look at four free agents Schoen and the Giants can still target:
4. Pass-rusher Yannick Ngakoue
The Giants did a great job at upgrading their pass rushing this offseason with the addition of two-time Pro Bowler Burns, who they'll pair opposite of edge-rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux and two-time Pro Bowl nose tackle Dexter Lawrence. The G-Men have talented linebackers, including Bobby Okereke, Darren McFadden, Isaiah Simmons, and rookie Darius Muasau. That looks solid, but more depth is needed at pass-rusher.
An excellent fit for Big Blue would be veteran Yannick Ngakoue, who most recently played with the Chicago Bears. The veteran was tremendous with the Jacksonville Jaguars, where he was the league's forced fumble leader and a Pro Bowler in 2017. Ngakoue was also a member of the PFWA All-Rookie Team in 2016. Last season with the Bears, the 29-year-old pass-rusher had 13 solo tackles and four sacks in 13 games. The veteran has 224 career sacks and has had an unbelievable career as a member of several teams around the NFL. He could provide the depth and experience the G-Men need to improve on the outside.
While Ngakoue might not be the cheapest option for the Giants, it's a no-brainer that Schoen and the front office should offer him a short-term deal. If the Giants can sign Ngakoue, they might break a couple of sack records. Adding him would provide insurance too in case Azeez Ojulari gets hurt again.