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2020 NFL Free Agency: A look at the Giants’ newest contracts

With NFL free agency all but over, here’s a quick breakdown of each new contract the New York Giants handed out.

The New York Giants have done substantial work to their roster this offseason, including the big additions of cornerback James Bradberry and linebacker Blake Martinez.

Initially, there was some confusion over the new contracts and how bonuses were structured, but the vast majority of that has been cleaned up thanks to The Athletic.

Here’s a quick breakdown of each new contract:

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Linebacker, David Mayo

Deal: Three years, $8.4 million with $3.5 million guaranteed. $2 million roster bonus in 2020. $50,000 workout bonuses all three years.

Base salary (cap hits):

  • 2020 – $1.5 million ($3.55 million)
  • 2021 – $2.25 million ($2.3 million)
  • 2022 – $2.5 million ($2.55 million)
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Giants announce jersey numbers for new players

The New York Giants officially announced the jersey numbers of 10 of their newest players.

It’s been slow going as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, but the New York Giants have officially announced the signings of 10 players over the past two weeks, including linebacker Blake Martinez and cornerback James Bradberry.

On Monday, the team also assigned those 10 players their new jersey numbers, which are subject to change, so remember that when ordering some new attire.

The new jersey numbers are broken down below:

  • James Bradberry, No. 24
  • Colt McCoy, No. 12
  • Levine Toilolo, No. 83
  • Austin Johnson, No. 93
  • Blake Martinez, No. 54
  • Kyler Fackrell, No. 51
  • Cameron Fleming, No. 75
  • Eric Tomlinson, No. 85
  • Nate Ebner, No. 43
  • Dion Lewis, No. 33

Bradberry recently discussed the importance of wearing No. 24, which had been Josh Norman’s number in Carolina.

“Had 21 been open, I would have chosen 21. But since I was in college, I always thought about wearing 24 so I just went with 24 not thinking about it,” Bradberry told The Athletic of taking Norman’s old number.

“When I actually started thinking about it, it was too late. I had already chosen the number and I didn’t want to go back. People would probably say I was scared to wear that number and I didn’t want that either, so I just took the challenge.”

Interestingly, the No. 44, which linebacker Markus Golden wore last season, has not be reassigned.

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Levine Toilolo willing to do whatever Giants ask of him

Levine Toilolo literally doesn’t care what the New York Giants ask him to do because he’s ready to do it all.

After the retirement of Rhett Ellison this offseason, the New York Giants are dedicated to building their tight end corps back up. Sure, they have Evan Engram as their primary receiving option at the position and are high on second-year player Kaden Smith, but more is needed.

That is why they decided to bring in the 6-foot-8 Levine Toilolo in free agency; a player known for his blocking prowess and red zone presence.

Toilolo is a veteran who played much of his career in the Kyle Shanahan system which values a consistent rousing attack, which is what the Giants are trying to establish here under Joe Judge and Jason Garrett.

The featured back in the Giants offense is naturally Saquon Barkley and Toilolo will be lined up in the two tight end sets as an extra blocker with the intent of springing Barkley free, just like he did with the 49ers last season.

“I don’t know him personally,” Toilolo said of Barkley on a conference call on Wednesday with reporters. “I’ve just been able to watch him. Just the athlete that he is is always exciting to watch. I’m definitely excited to be able to get out there and hopefully do whatever I can to kind of help him out. Like I said, I’m just excited to be there and like I said, do whatever I can to help the team. If that’s trying to open up a hole or whatever, then I’m just going to focus on how I can try to help him and help this offense.”

Toilolo, like Kaden Smith, hails from Stanford, a school that produced many a solid NFL tight end.

“I think that’s one of the programs that allow you to do a little bit of everything as far as blocking and receiving being in a pro-style offense. I think that just kind of helps you develop your game in all different aspects. A lot of great tight ends come out of there like Zach Ertz and Coby Fleener that I got to be teammates with. It’s really a credit to the coaches there and obviously guys like Kaden that work hard at their craft,” he said.

Smith was picked up last season after the being released by the 49ers and filled din admirably down the stretch for the injured Ellison. This year, roles still have to be defined. Whatever role he’s given, Toilolo says he’s ready to dive in.

“All I know is I’m just coming in to work my tail off and do whatever they ask me to do. Whatever I can do to help the team win, that’s what I’ll do,” he said.

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Giants to add Levine Toilolo: 3 things to know

The New York Giants have agreed to terms with Levine Toilolo, so here are three things to know about their newest tight end.

The New York Giants added veteran Levine Toilolo to their tight end room this week, and many have seen heard the name over the past half-dozen years in the NFL, but few know much about him.

Here are three things to know:

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Toilolo is a monster of man

Toilolo stands 6-foot-8 and weighs 268 pounds. The Giants need blockers to seal the edge for star running back Saquon Barkley and Toilolo can certainly do that.

With Rhett Ellison retired, the Giants were in need of a blocking tight end so this signing is actually bigger than it appears on the surface. Toilolo was a key cog in the San Francisco 49ers’ rushing attack last season.

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Report: Giants expected to sign TE Levine Toilolo

The New York Giants are expected to sign former San Francisco 49ers TE Levine Toilolo, filling a void left by Rhett Ellison’s retirement.

The New York Giants were extremely active on Day 1 of free agency, making several in-house moves before agreeing to terms with cornerback James Bradberry and linebacker Blake Martinez to close out the first 24 hours.

Picking up where they left off, the Giants started hot on Day 2, agreeing to terms with former San Francisco 49ers tight end Levine Toilolo.

Toilolo, a fourth-round pick out of Stanford in the 2013 NFL Draft, spent the first five seasons of his career with the Atlanta Falcons before spending a year with the Detroit Lions in 2018 and then signing with the 49ers in 2019.

In 108 career games (67 starts), Toilolo has hauled in 97 receptions for 996 yards and eight touchdowns. His best season came in 2016 with the Falcons when he caught 13 receptions for 264 yards and two touchdowns.

The 6-foot-8, 268-pound Toilolo may not be a big name or splashy addition at this stage of free agency, but he fill a void left by the retirement of Rhett Ellison, who walked away from the game earlier this month after dealing with concussion issues in 2019.

Although not a major threat through the air, Toilolo is among the best blocking tight ends in football and will serve the Giants well.

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