Logan Ryan received a Merry Christmas worth $ 31 million from the Giants.
Ryan announced on Twitter that he signed a three-year extension on Christmas morning and the deal is worth $ 31 million with $ 20 million guaranteed, NFL Network first reported.
After a disappointing rotation through the free agency last season, Ryan, 29, didn’t even have to try the waters again. He settled for a one-year, $ 5 million contract below market value just before the regular season after passing without signing a workout.
But patience turned out to be the right measure.
The New Jersey and Rutgers native became indispensable in the perfect situation, moving from the corner (where he played four seasons for the New England Patriots and three for the Tennessee Titans) to safety. Months of negotiations with the Giants heated up after Ryan changed agents and Giants second-round coach Xavier McKinney underwent foot surgery.
Ryan, who had a previous relationship with New England coach Joe Judge, quickly established himself as the vocal leader of a defense that included other free agent additions at a higher price (Blake Martinez and James Bradberry) and a franchise that trusts the property. in the crosshairs. He has three forced barbarities and an interception as security number 34 of the Pro Football Focus.
Recently, when asked if he would like to sign again, Ryan said, “Definitely. I’m made of jersey. It has been a blessing for me to be here. I had to go through a lot of things for myself personally in free agency for this situation to occur. I feel like I’m in the right place at the right time. “
According to overthecap.com, the $ 20 million guaranteed by Ryan is the ninth safest. The contract coincides similarly to the deal he signed with the Titans (three years, $ 30 million) as a free agent in 2017.
So the Giants will move on with the versatility of the Jabrill Peppers safety signings (signed until 2021), Ryan and McKinney for the slot, box and deep part of the field. The secondary has been the key to overcoming the Giants defense, led by Ryan’s ability to allow coordinator Patrick Graham to creatively disguise pre-instantaneous aspects.
The contract could also be a security sign for Dave Gettleman, as it would be a bad NFL practice for a general manager in danger of being fired to make long-term decisions about free agents two weeks before the end of the season.
Gettleman entered the season in first place and the Giants ’four-win streak after a 1-7 start allowed them to play significant games in December, meeting John Mara’s season goal. Deputy General Manager Kevin Abrams is heavily involved in salary cap management and contract negotiation.
How will Ryan’s contract impact the rest of the offseason?
The Giants are expected to have about $ 10.8 million if the NFL salary cap affected by COVID-19 drops to $ 176 million per team. Defensive liners Leonard Williams and Dalvin Tomlinson will be looking for big multi-year contracts and the Giants desperately need updates on the wide receiver and pass-rusher.