New York Giants receive modest grade for offseason moves | Sporting News

With the majority of offseason moves now completed, the New York Giants are focused on becoming a more competitive team in 2024.

A few outlets have given the Giants solid grades for their offseason moves, which includes acquiring edge rusher Brian Burns and drafting wide receiver Malik Nabers.

In his own edition of offseason grades, Vinnie Iyer of Sporting News ranked and graded the offseason moves of every team.

18. New York Giants

Grade: B-

Key additions: QB Drew Lock, RB Devin Singletary, RB Tyrone Tracy Jr., WR Malik Nabers, LG Jon Runyan, RG Jermaine Eluemenor, TE Theo Johnson, EDGE Brian Burns, DT Jordan Phillips, S Tyler Nubin, CB Dru Phillips

The Giants moved on from Barkley and acquired Burns to pair with Kayvon Thibodeaux in their two biggest moves. They’re sticking with Jones, hoping Nabers can spark him and keep newcomer Lock on the bench. They did some necessary cleanup under GM Joe Schoen but they’re more like treading water.

It will be difficult for the Giants to get back to the playoffs as they did in the first season under Brian Daboll. They have one of the toughest strengths of schedule in 2024 and competing in the NFC East won’t be any easier.

With that said, the moves the Giants made this offseason should give them a much better chance to compete. They added some veteran depth to the offensive line, and the pass rush should be the strength of the defense.

How much of a difference it will make remains to be seen, but Schoen did a solid job of adding some foundational pieces to the roster this offseason.

For more Giants coverage, check out Kevin Hickey’s work on Sporting News.