The New York Giants were active during the first wave of free agency and that trend has continued into the second wave of free agency.
On Thursday, the Giants signed cornerback Amani Oruwariye.
The 27-year-old Oruwariye was originally a fifth-round pick of the Detroit Lions in the 2019 NFL draft. He had spent the first four years of his career in Detroit before becoming an unrestricted free agent earlier this month.
In 53 career games (36 starts), the 6-foot-2, 205-pound Oruwariye has recorded 173 tackles (143 solo, four for a loss), two fumble recoveries, 24 passes defensed, and nine interceptions. He was leading the NFL in interceptions before suffering a thumb injury in 2021.
In 2022, Oruwariye earned a Pro Football Focus grade of just 30.0, which was the worst of his career. His highest overall grade came as a rookie in 2019 with a 71.4.
Oruwariye provides additional depth at a position of need but is unlikely to be named a starter alongside Adoree’ Jackson.
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