Arguably coming off their worst season in franchise history, the New York Giants have a lot of work to do this offseason if they want to get back to their 2022 form. They finished the 2024 season with a horrific 3-14 record, which left them as the 3rd overall pick in April’s draft. Here’s how they can improve their roster for next season.
First, they need to address the quarterback position. They currently have no active quarterback on their roster with veterans Drew Lock and Tim Boyle on expiring deals. Tommy DeVito is an exclusive rights free agent, so he’s likely to return. However, DeVito clearly isn’t good enough for the Giants. Luckily, there’s plenty of quarterback options this offseason for the Giants to target.
Realistically, the quarterback of the Minnesota Vikings Sam Darnold will not be available. Darnold will likely re-sign with the Vikings this offseason, which will take him off the market.
The next best option is Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields. Fields, age 25, is a former first round pick with the Chicago Bears and was never given the right opportunity to grow, which led to him being traded to Pittsburgh. He went 4-2 in six starts and played in a total of 10 games. His 65.8 percent completion rate was the best of his career. Fields seems like a great fit for New York, and his contract is currently projected to be a one year deal, just shy of $9 million, according to sports website Spotrac.
In other areas, Vikings cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. and Titans defensive tackle Sebastian Joseph-Day seem like reasonable options. The Giants certainly need help in these two positions, and these players can fill those voids.
Murphy, age 26, is arguably coming off the best season of his career, improving tremendously in coverage.
Joseph-Day, age 29, has slightly declined since his time with the Los Angeles Rams, but he can still contribute next to superstar defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence and star edge rusher Brian Burns.
On top of these signings, the Giants should re-sign veteran wide receiver Darius Slayton’s contract to conclude the offseason signings. Slayton, age 28, has been a locker room leader since he was a 5th round pick in 2019. His support for his quarterbacks hasn’t gone unseen, as he encouraged former starter Daniel Jones even after he was benched and ultimately released.
For the Giants, this will project free agency set-ups for the NFL Draft quite nicely, as it gives them the freedom to take the best player available at the 3rd pick rather than reaching on a quarterback. Their most realistic options include Colorado’s Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders, Miami’s Cam Ward, Penn State’s Abdul Carter, and Michigan’s Will Johnson. Most of these players would be Week 1 starters and all would help the Giants tremendously.
This mock offseason has the potential to set up New York for about eight or nine wins next year if all goes right. The blueprint for success is right here, it’s just a matter if they use it or not.
