Who is the top free agent target for the Giants?

By: Jake Rajala

The New York Giants finished 4-13 last season, but the Joe Judge-less Giants aim to not get left behind in an ascending NFC East division moving forward. With that said, I’m going to simply untwine three free agents that would be sneaky good additions to the GMEN.

Trae Waynes

The Giants have the third-round CB Cordale Flott starting and I believe it would be wise to allow a veteran to show him the ropes to kick-off 2022. Trae Waynes would be a perfect value pick-up for the Giants and it may seem like Joe Haden will return to Cleveland or sign with a different contender. Wayne isn’t quite burnt toast and he could be a modest CB2 or CB3 late in the season.

Jimmy Smith

Smith may be an upgrade over the Giants rookie in man-to-man situations and he could be a cheap signing at this stage. The former Super Bowl champion that may be the best CB to not make a Pro Bowl (and may have wrongly prevented a Michael Crabtree touchdown) could be a nice veteran presence for the Giants secondary, as well. Smith is a year younger than Sherman and he will likely hang up his cleats after 2022 (or potentially before).

Akiem Hicks

If the Giants want to get creative and have a splash signing, I’d love to see Akiem Hicks at the top of the Giants wishlist. Hicks, Kavyon Thibodeaux, and Leonard Williams would really keep opposing offensive coordinators up at night. Hicks has 7 sacks and 30 QB hits in the past 24 games. He could help Thibodeaux have excellent one-on-one match-ups.