3 recently-cut players the NY Giants should now target
There were a lot of surprise cuts on Tuesday which could alter the Giants plans
NFL cut day has come and gone, with teams finally getting things down to a 53-man roster. Unfortunately for some, this meant finding out the news that they won't be in action once Week 1 arrives for their respective teams.
The NY Giants were tasked with several big decisions this offseason, and it appears that they may not be done. With the free-agent market now restocked with added talent, general manager Joe Schoen could improve Big Blue's roster before their Week 1 matchup with the Dallas Cowboys. With that being said, let's take a look at three recently-cut players the G-Men should target:
3. OL Michael Jordan
If there's one thing that the New York Giants can never have enough of, it is offensive linemen. It won't surprise me if Schoen adds experienced depth to the line before Week 1. It appears Big Blue will be carrying at least nine o-linemen on their 53-man roster - but could someone else replace a hoss currently on the roster?
The Carolina Panthers released guard Michael Jordan before Tuesday's NFL roster cut deadline at 4 p.m. ET. And, no, it is not the MJ you're thinking of, but this one may be a good fit for Big Blue in 2023 if Schoen decides to give him a call.
The #Panthers released veteran OL Michael Jordan, per @josephperson. He has started 29 games in his career. pic.twitter.com/RLV39pa82T
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) August 29, 2023
Jordan was drafted in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft out of Ohio State by the Cincinnati Bengals. In two seasons, he would make 27 appearances and 19 starts at left guard before being waived by the organization.
The Carolina Panthers claimed Jordan off of waivers in 2021, and he would make an immediate impact. The veteran showed off his potential during the first half of the season by starting 10 games before struggling in pass protection, which resulted in taking over backup responsibilities for all 17 games last season. His struggles continued as he allowed two sacks in 54 offensive snaps.
While he did receive many opportunities with the Panthers this preseason, his pass protection issues continued to show. Although Jordan won't be on Carolina's 53-man roster on Week 1, he could improve his struggles and find a new home sooner rather than later. He'd make sense for NY.