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Entering the offseason, expectations were that the New York Giants would re-sign Colt McCoy to back up third-year quarterback Daniel Jones. And while that is still possible, he will have some competition.
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that the Giants are expected to sign veteran quarterback Mike Glennon.
Your sources are reliable. #Giants are, in fact, signing Mike Glennon. https://t.co/00qghpQw5y
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 18, 2021
Glennon entered the league as a third-round pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2013 NFL draft. After four seasons in Tampa, he joined the Chicago Bears in 2017 before making stops with the Arizona Cardinals (2018), Oakland Raiders (2019) and Jacksonville Jaguars (2020).
In 34 career games, Glennon has completed 61.1% of his passes for 6,235 yards, 43 touchdowns and 25 interceptions. His best season came as a rookie when he threw for 2,608 yards, 19 touchdowns and nine interceptions.
The 31-year-old Glennon saw action in just five games last season, posting an 0-5 record while throwing for 1,072 yards, seven touchdowns and five interceptions. He earned a Pro Football Focus grade of 67.5.
In life after Eli Manning, the Giants have come to realize the value of a good backup quarterback. Jones has missed four career games due to injury, including two games in 2020.
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