Giants Sign Likely, Boost Offense

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is NFL News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. The New York Giants kicked off their 2026 free agency with a key signing, bringing in Tidean Isaiah likely from the Baltimore Ravens. This move pairs him with second-year quarterback Jackson Dart and follows new coach John Harbaugh from Baltimore to East Rutherford, likely steps in as a reliable target right away. His receivers have struggled with drops lately, like wide-out Malig neighbors with nine last season and others like Theo Johnson and Darius Slayton, each dropping five over two years. likely brings shorthands with just six drops since 2023 and a drop rate that keeps getting better each year. His skills should transform the Giants' offense, especially since they barely used pre-snap motion last season at under 40% of plays. In Baltimore, likely was often the guy in motion, more than almost anyone in the league, which helps simplify reads for the quarterback and boost the run game.

1:03Coming off a quieter 2025 with 27 catches for 3S7 yards and one touchdown, likely still cut his drop rate to 2.8%. The Giants showed big faith with a three-year deal worth $40 million, up to $47.5 million, making him the 13th highest pay tight-end. Meanwhile, the team made other moves like signing Punter Jordan Stout to the richest punter contract in NFL history and bringing back full-back Chris, manhurtz, while losing some players to rivals like the Titans, free agency is heating up fast for New York. The daily news now is powered by our sponsor, Link in the description. When you need a moment alone, just lay back and listen.