NFL free agency is off and running, and we're keeping track of every major signing, trade and release of the 2022 offseason, with analysis from our NFL Nation reporters and grades from our experts. The new league year begins at 4 p.m. ET on March 16, which means free-agent signings can be made official after that. The first round of the 2022 NFL draft begins April 28 on ESPN.
The New York Giants have a new regime and approach as they look to revive the franchise. It will involve being selective in free agency and focusing on the draft. General manager Joe Schoen has already said don't expect the Giants to be overly active in free agency, in part because of limited salary-cap space. But the Giants still have a lot of holes to fill as they rebuild their roster. They need another quarterback after the Mike Glennon debacle. Offensive line, tight end and linebacker are also desperate needs. That is a lot of work that needs to get done with limited money.
Here's a breakdown of every 2022 NFL free-agent signing by the Giants, and how each will impact the upcoming season:
Glowinski has agreed to a three-year deal with the Giants.
What it means: Glowinski and Shane Lemieux will likely be projected as New York's starting guards this year. The Giants seem to be adding a dependable veteran who is an upgrade from what they had last season with Will Hernandez and Matt Skura. Glowinski hasn't missed a game in three seasons. In 2021, he finished 34th in pass block win rate, one spot ahead of Hernandez. But he was 11th in run block win rate, light years ahead of any Giants guard. Pro Football Focus had him ranked 21st among guards. No Giant was in the Top 50. So, clearly, by any metric, Glowinski is an upgrade. This is what constitutes a significant signing for the Giants this offseason.
What's the risk Glowinski is by no means a great player. He split reps at right guard last season with Indianapolis for several weeks. The scouting report according to an NFL executive who has studied his game: "Great guy ... good run blocker ... below average [pass protector]." Not exactly the perfect complement to Lemieux, who also comes with question marks as a pass protector. This isn't ideal for quarterback Daniel Jones after three seasons of getting consistently pummeled. The good news is the Giants only guaranteed Glowinski $11.4 million.
Board has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Giants.
What it means: The Giants add some receiver depth and a strong special teams player to the mix. Board averaged 24.8 yards per kickoff return and 16.5 yards on punt returns prior to breaking his arm. This will now be his third season with the Giants. He missed most of last season (the final 11 games) because of the injury, but will be back at full strength to give New York options as a returner and at receiver, where they desperately need it given the injury histories of Sterling Shepard and Kenny Golladay.
What's the risk: It's a one year deal, per a source. This isn't about money or the future. It's about filling out a roster that is in desperate need of players. The Giants don't have much money and are going to be looking for bargains. Board is a player coming off injury who serves a purpose. If it doesn't work out, they can get out easily, so there isn't much risk.
Foster has agreed to a one-year deal with the Giants.
What it means: The Giants are really, really digging deep for value here early in free agency. Foster spent most of last season on Dallas' practice squad and hasn't done much since his rookie season in 2018. That came in Buffalo, when Schoen was the assistant general manager and Daboll the offensive coordinator. Foster also played for Daboll the previous year at Alabama. Foster is another depth signing, albeit one with familiarity to the new regime.
What's the risk: Again, there isn't much in this case. The Giants are just trying to find something from what is expected to be a minimal investment.
New York Giants' 2022 NFL free-agent signings - New York Giants Blog- ESPN - ESPN
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