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Giants Make Big Moves: $96 Million in New Signings

3/10/2026

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Summary

Giants Sign Key Players

On March 9, 2026, New York Giants signed Isaiah Likely (tight end, Baltimore Ravens) to a three-year deal worth up to $47.5 million.
They signed Tremaine Edmunds (linebacker) for $36 million over three years and Jordan Stout (punter) for $12.3 million over three years, the highest for a punter.
They re-signed Chris Manhertz (tight end) and Gunner Olszewski (punt returner).
They released James Hudson (offensive tackle) to save cap space.

History

Historical Context

The NFL's 2011 collective bargaining agreement ended a lockout and established a salary cap of $120 million per team, reshaping team strategies for player acquisitions. This agreement followed a contentious period marked by an uncapped 2010 season, which limited free agency. Teams like the New York Giants leveraged these changes to sign key players, reflecting the evolving financial dynamics in the league.

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Giants Sign Key Players

On March 9, 2026, New York Giants signed Isaiah Likely (tight end, Baltimore Ravens) to a three-year deal worth up to $47.5 million.
They signed Tremaine Edmunds (linebacker) for $36 million over three years and Jordan Stout (punter) for $12.3 million over three years, the highest for a punter.
They re-signed Chris Manhertz (tight end) and Gunner Olszewski (punt returner).
They released James Hudson (offensive tackle) to save cap space.

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