DJ Davidson Leaves Giants, Washington Commanders Sign Defensive Lineman

0:00It's April 1st. This is NFL News Today, football coverage powered by AI. NFL free agency is winding down with the draft on the horizon, but DJ Davidson just switched teams. The 26-year-old defensive lineman, a fifth-round pick by the New York Giants in the 2022 draft out of Arizona State, signed a one-year deal with the Washington commanders. It's likely a veteran minimum contract to help them out. Davidson suited up for 47 games over 4 years with the Giants, mostly as a rotational player. He racked up 49 tackles, 2.5 sacks, 3 quarterback hits, and 3 past breakups. injuries kept derailing him though. A torn ACL wiped out most of his rookie year, and he dealt with shoulder and neck issues later on. Even with the setbacks, he had a solid 2024 season in 12 games, hitting career highs with two sacks and 23 tackles while. Filling in for her teammates like Dexter Larns, his exit drops the Giants to just 4 players from that 2022 draft class.

1:01Joe Schoen's first as GM. The Giants are rebuilding their defensive line without much noise. They lost Rakhim Nunez-Rachez to free agency with no resign offer, but grabbed Sam Roberts and checked out Shelby Harris. No big moves expected until after the draft, when free agent rules shift for compix. As teams lock in for draft prep, keep eyes on these tweaks, they could shape how the Giants front stacks up come fall.