Former Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Jon Feliciano has found a new team. A very expected one.
The New York Giants announced that Feliciano has signed on the dotted line. The 30-year-old was released by the Bills last week.
Upon his initial departure from the Bills, many pointed toward New York as a possible destination for Feliciano. He has extensive history working in an offense with Giants head coach Brian Daboll, who was previously Buffalo’s offensive coordinator.
New York also hired former Bills offensive line coach, Bobby Johnson, as their O-line coach.
In cutting ties with Feliciano, the Bills saved $3.4 million in salary cap space next season.
Last season, Feliciano made six starts for the Bills. Overall, he made 35 since first signing with the team in 2019 and was signed through 2023.
Feliciano originally exited the starting lineup last year due to injury and bouts with COVID-19. Upon recovery, Feliciano ended up not earning his starting spot back.
Buffalo turned things over to Ike Boettger at left guard, and once Boettger went down with injury, Ryan Bates replaced him. Bates finished the year starting.
According to Pro Football Focus‘ metrics, both Boettger and Bates were better options for Buffalo last season than Feliciano.
Boettger slightly edged out Feliciano in PFF’s grades, 59.8 and 56.9, respectively. Bates was the strongest option of the trio as PFF graded him a 66.3.
Because the Bills had already outright released Feliciano last week, he is allowed to immediately sign with the Giants. He does not need to wait for the new league year to start on Wednesday.
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