Giants Sign Likely to $40M Deal, Harbaugh's Gamble

0:00It's March 19th, here's your NFL news in two minutes. Subscribe to stay locked in all season. The New York Giants are set for a major overhaul heading into next season. They fired head coach Brian DeBole and hired veteran John Harbaugh to take over. In free agency, the team grabbed wide receivers, Darnell Mooney and Calvin Austin III, plus linebacker Tremaine Edmonds to bolster the defense. A standout move was signing Titan Isaiah likely to a three-year contract worth $40 million. It's a reunion for Harbaugh who coached likely in Baltimore for four years, filling a gap left by Daniel Belinger heading to the Titans. Reactions have been mixed with some analysts slamming the deal as one of free agencies worst. Critics point out, likely lacked blocking skills and big receiving numbers, yet he's now the third highest paid tight end with the third most guaranteed, cash. Likely stats back up the concerns. Over four NFL seasons, he's topped out at 42 catches in a year and never hit 500 receiving

1:04yards. Last season, in 14 games with seven starts, he had 27 receptions for 307 yards and one touchdown. That said, Harbaugh knows him best and might unlock more without competition for snaps. With a slot receiver knee too, after Wandel Robinson's departure, the giants hope these changes lift them from the NFC East Basement. Support for this episode comes from our sponsor, see the description. If earbuds fall out when you sleep, this is for you, a pillow with built-in sound, S-O-L-L-I, solely pillow.com.