Giants Sign Stout, Boost Special Teams

0:00It's March 9th for the NFL, let's get into it. Follow and subscribe for more teen news every day. The New York Giants just signed former Baltimore Ravens punter Jordan Stout to a 3-year deal worth $12 million. That makes him the highest paid punter in the league at $4 million per season. Stout earned first team all pro honors and his first pro bowl nod last year. This move ends Jamie Gillan's 4-year run with the Giants. Gillan struggled in recent games, ranking near the bottom in key punting stats like, inside the 20% and net average. Fans and analysts see this as a clear upgrade for special teams. Stout dominated last season with the top net punting average in the NFL, and strong inside the 20 numbers, helping the Ravens coverage unit rank high. On the money side, Gillan's deal averaged about $2.66 million per year, so the Giants are spending $1.5 million more annually on. Stout. Still, they expect cap savings of over $1 million after handling Gillan's guaranteed

1:01money and dead cap hit. Overall, it's viewed as a smart bargain that bolsters a weak spot without breaking the bank. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor. Do not just fall asleep, drift into what you are listening to, S-O-L-I-SOLY-PILLOW.com.