Giants sign defensive lineman Nick Williams just before training camp

The strikes maintain coming for the Giants as they open coaching camp.

They signed 4 gamers on Tuesday, essentially the most notable being Nick Williams, an skilled defensive lineman, on the day veteran gamers reported to camp.

Added to the roster have been Williams, security Andrew Adams, huge receiver Marcus Kemp and offensive sort out Kamaal Seymour. Gone from the roster as corresponding strikes: Defensive backs Henry Black and Maurice Canady, defensive sort out Jabari Ellis and huge receiver Travis Toivonen.

Williams is a well-traveled 32-year-old, initially a 2013 seventh spherical draft choose of the Steelers. He has additionally been with the Chiefs, Dolphins, Bears and Lions. Williams signed a two-year, $5 million contract with the Lions previous to the 2020 season and went on to make 30 begins the previous two seasons — after beginning solely 5 video games in his first six years within the NFL. He has 7.5 profession sacks — six of them in 2019 with the Bears.

Nick Williams celebrates against the Ravens on Sept. 26, 2021.
Nick Williams celebrates in opposition to the Ravens on Sept. 26, 2021.
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The Giants seem set with their three-man beginning line of defense of newcomer Jihad Ward and returnees Dexter Lawrence and Leonard Williams for brand spanking new defensive coordinator Wink Martindale. Williams ought to instantly be thought of a powerful candidate for a roster spot.

Williams participated in a tryout held by the Giants on Monday. Out of that tryout, the Giants additionally determined to signal Adams, who started his NFL profession with the Giants in 2016 as an undrafted rookie out of UConn.

Adams began his NFL profession with the Giants in 2016 after going undrafted out of UConn.  He received a Tremendous Bowl with the Buccaneers after the 2020 season and is a powerful particular groups participant.

Kemp doubtless comes advisable by Mike Kafka, the Giants’ new offensive coordinator, based mostly on their time collectively in Kansas Metropolis. The 6-foot-4, 210-pound Kemp has performed in 44 NFL video games — all however one among them with the Chiefs — and has 4 receptions in his profession.   

Nicks Williams sacks Aaron Rodgers in a Sept. 20, 2021 game.
Nicks Williams sacks Aaron Rodgers in a Sept. 20, 2021 sport.
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Seymour, undrafted out of Rutgers, was on the Raiders apply squad in 2020 and spent final season on injured reserve after tearing his Achilles tendon.

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