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Levine Toilolo will return to Giants on restructured contract report
Veteran blocking tight end will be back for second year with Giants
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The New York Giants are retaining veteran blocking tight end Levine Toilolo on a re-structured contract, per Ian Rapoport.
Toilolo had been set to make $2.95 million in 2021, the second year of a two-year, $6.2 million free agent deal he signed with the Giants last offseason.
The 29-year-old Toilolo was primarily a blocker and special teams player. He caught just 5 passes in 16 games while playing 275 snaps. 27 percent of the offensive plays.
No details of the new deal have been released. As Ralph Vacchiano of SNY already tweeted, it’s hard to imagine this “restructure” is anything more than a pay cut. Toilolo’s skill set is a replaceable one, and extending his contract would be hard to understand. I have been advocating moving on from Toilolo, and I’m surprised the Giants didn’t take the f
New York Giants offseason plan: Addressing the numerous needs on offense
Laying out a plan for upgrading the Giants’ offense in 2021
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NFL free agency doesn’t officially begin for a few more days, though with veterans being shed by teams as cost-cutting measures the market is actually already open. The 2021 NFL Draft is only a few weeks away.
With those things in mind, it’s about time I laid out a comprehensive offseason plan for the New York Giants. This will be in two parts, with Part 1 focused on a position-by-position look at a plan for beefing up the league’s 31st-ranked offense.
Game plan: Finding a backup for Barkley is a must, especially with him coming off a torn ACL. Gallman will likely be welcomed back at the right price after showing well in Barkley s absence. If Gallman lands elsewhere, perhaps free agent James White makes sense with his connection to the coaching staff and ability to contribute in the passing game.
WIDE RECEIVER
UFA: None
Game plan: Tate won t be returning at $8.5 million. He could be a cost-cutting casualty. C.J. Board might return as a restricted free agent. Regardless, the Giants need to find a No. 1 wide receiver. They will be monitoring the top of the market at the position closely.
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New York Giants guard Nick Gates (65) prepares to snap the ball during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Monday, Sep. 14, 2020 in East Rutherford, N.J. (Alika Jenner/NFL) 8 / 316 9 / 316
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) looks to pass under pressure from New York Giants cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) during the first quarter of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) Frank Franklin II 10 / 316
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) makes a catch during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Monday, Sep. 14, 2020 in East Rutherford, N.J. (Michael Owens/NFL)