Getty ALL the latest Giants news straight to your inbox! Just 25-years-old, Lawson has age and increasing production on his side to warrant a hefty payday. The 26-year-old Core originally signed with the Giants ahead of the 2019 season and went on to lead the team with eight special teams tackles (six solo) that year. His 723 defensive snaps in 2020 were 246 snaps greater than his previous single-season high. The Giants are bringing a familiar face back into the fold. PFF’s New Two-round Mock Draft Outlines an Interesting Giants Scenario ... Darius Slayton. He’s recorded just 11.5 over the previous three seasons after posting 8.5 in his first season. Lawson seemed to approve of the statement. ... PFF ranks the Giants' quarterback situation based on need. Please check your email for a confirmation. He also caught three passes for 28 yards and two first downs -- all of which came in... Start every day with our most popular content waiting in your inbox. And what, if any, impact with Slayton’s recruitment have? Lawson caught wind of the analyst’s praise and believes the film shall speak for itself this spring. Sign up for the Heavy on Giants Newsletter! With the Bengals opting to trade Carlos Dunlap to Seattle this past year, Lawson’s usage ramped up, logging a career-high 11 starts. Wide receiver Darius Slayton says that the top free agent is headed to the Meadowlands to sign with the New York Giants. There will be plenty of highlighted matchups between the star players on each side of the ball for Green Bay and Los Angeles on Saturday. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport was the first to report the news. Subscribe to the, took to Twitter on Saturday to highlight the somewhat under-the-radar free agent, noting Lawson’s “, Giants Must Let Key Starter Walk in Free Agency, Says Analyst, NFC East Team Claims Newly Released Giant Off Waivers, Saquon Barkley: ‘Weakest Moment of My Life’, Highly-Scrutinized Starter Named Giants ‘Most Improved Player’. As PFT notes, “He was the Broncos’ wide receivers coach from 2011-2017, working under former Vikings offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak when Denver won Super Bowl 50.” “The film has been watched,” Lawson tweeted in response. @Bengals @NFL #freeagency @carllawson55 @eagles #NFL has a great all around game but his ability to consistently crush the pocket is his best strength Looks like a great addition to a team who wants to contend #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/HDSQuiIC2k, — Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) February 20, 2021. 1 CB, Pro Day preview for March 9: Potential Giants targets, Giants legend Eli Manning will get his own ESPN+ show this fall, Giants restructure contract of TE Levine Toilolo, Giants add to front office, performance staff with multiple hires, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. However, before that can happen, the Giants must first clear additional salary cap space in order to fit Williams in under the franchise tag. Sign up for the Giants Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. The New York Giants will open the 2021 regular season against the Dallas Cowboys after Jerry Jones handed quarterback Dak Prescott a four-year, $160 million mega contract, right? The team sports limited cap space and aren’t expected to chase down many of the top prize free agents — especially on defense — so a player like Lawson may fit the bill. He also has a background with the Gary Kubiak system. The Giants won’t get a top QB or the top tackle, nd might miss out on the top four receivers in the NFL Draft - but these seven guys might be there for them at No. 6'9" / 316 lbs. Wide receiver Darius Slayton #86 of the New York Giants runs in his second touchdown in the second quarter of the game against the Philadelphia Eagles. WR. With the added snaps came high-end production. Many still consider Lawson to be a secondary option to the likes of J.J. Watt, Shaq Barrett, Jadeveon Clowney and Yannick Ngakoue, but for the Giants, that may actually be the sweet spot. And as fate would have it, the Giants currently have one of Lawson’s former Auburn teammates already on their roster: wide receiver Darius Slayton. Follow the Heavy on Giants Facebook page for all the latest stories, rumors and viral content! Powered by. News & Analysis. Teams will likely view the Bengals’ standout as a long-term defensive cornerstone whose sack production will only continue to rise with more playing time. The wild card is Darius Slayton, who impressed with 740 yards and eight touchdowns as a fifth-round rookie. Here’s PFF’s entire breakdown of the contract: Prediction: Giants sign Samuel for three years, $25 million ($8.33M APY): ... 66 receptions, Darius Slayton – 751 yards). 11. Whether it’s serving as New York’s primary pass rusher or serving as the Robin to Leonard Williams’ Batman, Lawson has the looks of a homerun addition for the Giants defense. One such option may be the 25-year-old Carl Lawson, who has seen increasing buzz of late. ... and Darius Slayton showed promise as a downfield threat in his rookie season. TE. The team has constantly filled the role with second-tier free-agent acquisitions and role players who have continuously failed to produce at a viable level (anyone remember Kareem Martin?). Lawson does seem to be an ideal fit for the Giants, but will they be in pursuit? Darius Slayton Hints at Carl Lawson Signing With the Giants. After bursting onto the scene as a fourth-round rookie in 2017, Lawson’s sack numbers have dwindled a bit. While the consistency wasn’t there, Slayton had multiple high-end games and finished with 265 yards on deep (20-plus yard) passes, fifth-best among rookies. 82. On Monday, PFF switched things up yet again. Nate Solder. In fact, Slayton believes he’s already foreseen Lawson’s final free agency destination, claiming the two will once again reunite in East Rutherford. Whether Williams walks or not, the team will likely be looking to add to their front-seven come March. Why one expert believes Giants' Darnay Holmes can be a No. NFL Network’s Brian Baldinger took to Twitter on Saturday to highlight the somewhat under-the-radar free agent, noting Lawson’s “great all-around game” including his “ability to consistently crush the pocket.” Baldy attached a clip of the former fourth-rounder tossing aside nine-time Pro Bowler Jason Peters for reference, adding that Lawson “looks like a great addition to a team who wants to contend.”. Darius Slayton (PFF Grade: 67.8) 2020 Stats: 50 receptions out of 96 pass targets for 751 yards, 3 TDs To understand what appears to be a "sophomore slump" of a season for Darius Slayton… Should Giants consider signing nemesis DeSean Jackson? Peter King of NBC Sports joins Giants.com to talk about the state of the team and what it should do in the draft and free agency. Kaden Smith. 86. — carl lawson (@carllawson55) February 20, 2021. Whether or not the NFL's franchise and transition tag deadline gets pushed back on Tuesday, the New York Giants are expected to place the franchise tag on defensive lineman Leonard Williams for the second consecutive season. According to PFF, Waddle has the second-best overall offensive grade (91.6) among SEC WRs over the last three seasons. 6'5" / 249 lbs. Copyright © 2021 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. It’s certainly something to keep an eye on. Matt Citak. Lawson’s 27 quarterback knockdowns led the entire NFL in 2020, while Steelers star T.J. Watt was the only player in football to outpace his 32 quarterback hits on the year. Although the Giants have opened against the Cowboys in six of the last nine seasons, 2021 may mark back-to-back years in which that does not occur. By Ben Linsey May 20, 2020. . As Rapoport notes, the tag is merely viewed as a placeholder while the Giants and Williams continue to work towards a well-deserved long-term deal. Subscribe to the Heavy on Giants newsletter here! ALL the latest Giants news straight to your inbox! So, who could the Giants square off against in Week 1 if not the Cowboys? Waddle’s 2018 campaign ranks as the fifth-highest grade ever given to an SEC WR (89.7) in PFF history (since 2014). The arrow is clearly pointing up on Lawson, who PFF predicts will ink a four-year $55 million deal this offseason with $30 million guaranteed. New York Giants: Draft OT Rashawn Slater with the No. Despite being used in a rotation over his four years in Cincinnati, Lawson has amassed 20.0 sacks and recorded an overall Pro Football Focus grade of 76.3 or greater in two of his last three years. ... who PFF predicts will ink a four-year $55 million deal this offseason with $30 million guaranteed. QB Daniel Jones joins Paul Dottino ahead of … 76. The New York Giants continued their push to clear salary cap space on Monday, restructuring the contract of tight end Levine Toiolo and also releasing wide receiver Cody Core. This means that he has been involved with developing some young talent in NY, such as Sterling Shepard and Darius Slayton. He was later placed on injured reserve with a "fail physical" designation. Darius Slayton Says Top Free Agent is ‘Bringing His Talents to the Meadowlands’. In practice, it was worse — PFF had the Giants with the NFL’s worst pass-blocking grade, and only Sam Darnold was pressured more frequently than Jones among starting quarterbacks. Full trade value charts for every Player to help decide fair trades, rest of … Per PFF, the Vikings ranked 26th in offensive line play last year—and both the guard and center spots were clear weaknesses. The former First-Team All-SEC selection proved more than capable of shouldering a heavier, more frequent workload. It’s no secret that the New York Giants could use some help in the pass-rushing department, namely on the edge. ... Darius Slayton experienced a … Since 2018, Jaylen has the most yards after the catch per reception (10.0) among SEC receivers. Fantasy Football Trade Value Charts to help determine player value and ratings over the entire season. That jump in QB hits is reflected in Lawson’s pass rush grade from Pro Football Focus, earning an 84.9 last season. You'll now receive the top Giants Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. 11 pick The Giants expected to solve their long-term left tackle problem with their 2020 selection of … By no means will Lawson come cheap on the open market. He also currently resides in Phoenix after being shipped off in a trade to the Cardinals last season. As for Williams, his uber-productive 2020 campaign may ultimately price himself out of New York’s future plans this offseason. ... Golden Tate (5-foot-10) and Darius Slayton (6-foot-1) as three of their receivers. His overall grade of 76.3 was good for 14th in the NFL and was the second-highest overall grade of his career. How about the defending Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers and long-time rival, quarterback Tom Brady? For example: Cardinals’ Haason Reddick is projected by PFF to sign an affordable one-year, $8.5 million deal. The common theme is … The New York Giants will enter free agency with several key needs, including a reliable edge rusher who can relieve the interior defensive line of some pressure. Giants Now: James Bradberry, Leonard Williams make PFF's list of top 101 players from 2020 season Feb 08, 2021 at 06:00 AM. SiriusXM's Adam Caplan discusses who could be in play for the Giants in the upcoming draft and free agency period. Former New York offensive line coach Pat Flaherty will return to the team in an advisory role, Dan Graziano of ESPN.com tweets.It’s notable because Flaherty was such a staple of those Eli Manning era Giants teams, serving as their offensive line coach for all 12 of Tom Coughlin’s seasons as head coach from 2004-15. https://giantswire.usatoday.com/2021/02/22/new-york-giants-darius-slayton-wants-see-carl-lawson-in-blue/, PFF ranks the Giants' quarterback situation based on need. Reddick had five sacks against the Giants alone in 2020 and 12.5 overall. Core missed the entire 2020 season after suffering a Achilles tendon in mid-August. With the 2020 NFL season around the corner, here is PFF's 2020 receiving corps rankings. However, Lawson’s QB hits have steadily risen, peaking with a career-high 32 in 2020. Slayton has been known to pitch the Giants to free agents in the past, but when it came to Lawson, he basically told the edge rusher that he will be bringing his talents to East Rutherford. “The rumbling shall begin.”, Ain no rumblings you’re bringing your talents to the meadowlands https://t.co/4nmJ0wPmNf, — Darius Slayton (@Young_Slay2) February 20, 2021. His fellow Auburn alumn Darius Slayton clearly believes so. In order to truly understand the impact each matchup will have and who is most likely to win each matchup, here is the Rams vs. Packers: What the Stats Say. Could a player such as Cincinnati Bengals’ impending free-agent Carl Lawson be the answer to aid in Big Blue’s pass-rush limitations? Ranking every NFL receiving corps heading into the 2020 NFL season. As for Lawson’s former college teammate Darius Slayton, the Giants wideout isn’t buying the rumblings. New York Giants WR Darius Slayton threw out an aggressive recruitment pitch to pending free agent edge rusher Carl Lawson. While Leonard Williams and Markus Golden have cracked the double-digit sack number in back-to-back years, respectively, the latter is the lone Giants edge rusher to notch 10-plus sacks in a season since 2014. 6'2" / 194 lbs. Ever since handing out big money to Olivier Vernon back in 2016, the Giants have been reluctant to invest cash into the edge of their defense.