The New York Giants lost running back Saquon Barkley to the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday but were quick to find a replacement.
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports that the Giants and former Houston Texans running back Devin Singletary have agreed to terms on a deal. His colleague, Adam Schefter, reports the contract is for three years and worth up to $19.5 million with incentives.
Compensation update: Giants are giving former Texans RB Devin Singletary a 3-year, $16.5 million deal worth up to $19.5 million, per source. https://t.co/QsVqu6NbNz
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 11, 2024
The 26-year-old Singletary was a third-round pick of the Buffalo Bills in the 2019 NFL draft. During his span in Western New York, he played under current Giants head coach Brian Daboll, who was the team’s offensive coordinator.
Singletary remained in Buffalo for four years before signing with the Texans on a one-year deal last offseason.
In 78 career games (66 starts), Singletary has gained 4,049 yards (4.6 ypc) and scored 20 touchdowns on the ground. He’s also hauled in 175 receptions for 1,164 yards and four touchdowns, and completed his only pass for a six-yard touchdown.
In 2023, Singletary returned four kickoffs — the only of his career — for 90 yards.
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