The New York Giants are throwing the clock all the way back to 2017 by visiting free agents face-to-face this offseason.
In the coming days, the Giants are expected to host wide receiver Kenny Golladay, but he won’t be the only one. ESPN’s Michael Rothstein reports that they will also meet with linebacker Brandon Copeland.
League source says former Patriots LB Brandon Copeland has visits planned with the Giants and Falcons.
— Michael Rothstein (@mikerothstein) March 18, 2021
Copeland originally signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent out of Penn in 2013. He later spent two seasons with the Tennessee Titans before stints with the Detroit Lions, New York Jets and New England Patriots.
The 29-year-old Copeland has appeared in 66 career games (18 starts), recording 119 tackles (15 for a loss), two forced fumbles, four passes defensed, 19 QB hits and seven sacks.
Copeland (6-foot-3, 263 pounds) had his best season in 2018 as a member of the Jets. That year, he recorded 35 tackles, 14 QB hits and 5.0 sacks. He also earned a career-high Pro Football Focus grade of 67.4.
In October, Copeland suffered a torn pectoral muscle that ended his season and required surgery. Similar to Golladay, the Giants are likely bringing him in for further medical evaluation.
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