CBS Sports lists Azeez Ojulari among top DROY candidates
Chris Trapasso of CBS Sports put together a ranking of the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year candidates for the 2021 season, and coming in at No. 2 was linebacker Azeez Ojulari, the Giants' second-round pick.
As Trapasso writes, "He was my EDGE1 in the 2021 class, and his edge-setting pop will get him on the field for three downs, thereby increasing his pressure/sack opportunities in Year 1 with the Giants. New York's defense is on the upswing and needs a true alpha rusher to pair with newcomer Ifeadi Odenigbo around the corner. Ojulari will be that guy. Big season on the horizon for the Giants' second-round pick on a playoff-caliber team, the recipe for legitimate DROY candidacy."
The 20-year-old linebacker had a strong final season with the Bulldogs, collecting 8.5 sacks and 12.5 tackles for loss, both of which led the SEC, while his four forced fumbles were tied for the second-most in all of FBS. Ojulari's 91.7 pass-rushing grade from Pro Football Focus was also the highest out of everyone in the 2021 draft class.
Giants claim RB Ryquell Armstead from Jaguars; QB Joe Webb waived
The Giants added their second running back in three days when they were awarded off waivers Ryquell Armstead, who was released yesterday by the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Armstead joins Corey Clement as the new contenders to back up Saquon Barkley this year. Clement, who played the previous four seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, was signed Sunday after attending the Giants' rookie minicamp on a tryout basis.
The 5-11, 220-pound Armstead did not play in the 2020 season. He was on the Reserve COVID-19 list from Aug. 2-20. He was placed on the list again on Sept. 4 and was not reinstated to the roster until March 17.
Armstead joined the Jaguars as a 2019 fifth-round draft choice, No. 140 overall, from Temple University. As a rookie, he played in all 16 games with one start and finished with 35 carries for 108 yards and 14 receptions for 144 yards and two touchdowns. Armstead had season-high totals of eight attempts and 42 yards – and a season-long run of 16 yards – at Denver on Sept. 29, when he also scored his first touchdown on a seven-yard reception. He also scored in the season finale vs. Indianapolis.
At Temple, Armstead played in 49 games and rushed for 2,182 yards and 34 touchdowns on 573 carries. He also had 29 receptions for 175 yards.
The Giants also terminated the contract of quarterback Joe Webb, who played in two games last season on special teams.
View photos of new Giants running back Ryquell Armstead.
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead (23) runs after catching a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead (23) rushes for yardage during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead (23) carries the ball in an NFL game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Denver. The Jaguars defeated the Broncos 26-24. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead (23) sets up for a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead (23) runs the ball against the Los Angeles Chargers during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Tom DiPace via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead (23) on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars won 29-15. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead (23) reacts after a run against the Indianapolis Colts during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Ryquell Armstead (23) runs the football against the Indianapolis Colts in an NFL game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019 in Indianapolis. (Rick Wilson via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead, front right, makes a reception for a 3-yard touchdown in front of Indianapolis Colts safety Clayton Geathers (26) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead (23) is stopped by Indianapolis Colts safety Clayton Geathers (26) and cornerback Pierre Desir, lower left, after a run during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Ryquell Armstead (23) against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in an NFL game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019 in Jacksonville, Fla. (Rick Wilson via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead (23) runs the ball against the Indianapolis Colts during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead warms up before an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead (23) runs against the Indianapolis Colts during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead carries the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Ryquell Armstead (23) against the Denver Broncos in an NFL game, Sunday, September 29, 2019 in Denver. (Rick Wilson via AP Images)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead (23) runs during warm ups prior to an NFL football game against the New York Jets on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars won 29-15. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Ryquell Armstead (23) runs the football against the Indianapolis Colts in an NFL game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019 in Indianapolis. (Rick Wilson via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead (23) runs the ball during a game against the New York Jets during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Tom DiPace via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead catches a pass while warming up before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Ryquell Armstead (23) breaks off a 16 yard run against the Denver Broncos in an NFL game, Sunday, September 29, 2019 in Denver. (Rick Wilson via AP Images)
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Ryquell Armstead (23) celebrates after breaking off a 16 yard run with 5:45 to play in the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos in an NFL game, Sunday, September 29, 2019 in Denver. (Rick Wilson via AP Images)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead (23) runs the ball during a game against the New York Jets during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Tom DiPace via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead (23) moves down field against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL football game at Wembley Stadium, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in London. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead (23) runs the ball during a game against the New York Jets during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Tom DiPace via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Ryquell Armstead (23) breaks off a 16 yard run against the Denver Broncos in an NFL game, Sunday, September 29, 2019 in Denver. (Rick Wilson via AP Images)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead (23) runs the ball during a game against the New York Jets during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Tom DiPace via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead (23) carries the ball during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Cincinnati. The Jaguars won 27-17. (Aaron Doster via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead (23) warms up before an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead (23) on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Saints won 13-6. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead (23) catches a pass during warm-ups prior to an NFL game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Denver. The Jaguars defeated the Broncos 26-24. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead (23) warms up before an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead, right, celebrates with quarterback Gardner Minshew after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead (23) carries the ball during warm-ups prior to an NFL game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Denver. The Jaguars defeated the Broncos 26-24. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Ryquell Armstead (23) during pregame warm-ups against the Kansas City Chiefs in an NFL game, Sunday, September 8, 2019 in Jacksonville, Fl. (Rick Wilson via AP Images)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead (23) carries the ball in an NFL game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Denver. The Jaguars defeated the Broncos 26-24. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead (23) stands on the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Cincinnati. The Jaguars won 27-17. (Aaron Doster via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead (23) carries the ball during warm-ups prior to an NFL game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Denver. The Jaguars defeated the Broncos 26-24. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars Ryquell Armstead (30) runs around the tackle of Atlanta Falcons defensive back Parker Baldwin (43) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead (23) catches a pass during warm-ups prior to an NFL game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Denver. The Jaguars defeated the Broncos 26-24. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead (23) carries the ball in an NFL game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Denver. The Jaguars defeated the Broncos 26-24. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead (23) on the field during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Chiefs defeated the Jaguars 40-26. (AP Photo/Perry Knotts)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead, right, celebrates with quarterback Gardner Minshew after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead (23) returns a kickoff during warm-ups prior to an NFL game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Denver. The Jaguars defeated the Broncos 26-24. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead runs a route against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half of an NFL football preseason game, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Ryquell Armstead (30) during pregame warm-ups against the Miami Dolphins in an NFL preseason game, Thursday, August 22, 2019 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Rick Wilson via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Ryquell Armstead (30) during pregame warm-ups against the Miami Dolphins in an NFL preseason game, Thursday, August 22, 2019 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Rick Wilson via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead runs a route against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half of an NFL football preseason game, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Ryquell Armstead (30) against the Baltimore Ravens in an NFL preseason game, Thursday, August 8, 2019 in Baltimore. (Rick Wilson via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Ryquell Armstead (30) against the Baltimore Ravens in an NFL preseason game, Thursday, August 8, 2019 in Baltimore. (Rick Wilson via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Ryquell Armstead (30) during pregame warm-ups against the Miami Dolphins in an NFL preseason game, Thursday, August 22, 2019 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Rick Wilson/Jacksonville Jaguars)
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Ryquell Armstead (30) against the Baltimore Ravens in an NFL preseason game, Thursday, August 8, 2019 in Baltimore. (Rick Wilson via AP)
Photos: EVERY offseason move made by Giants
It's been a busy offseason for the Giants.
Between free agency, the NFL Draft, undrafted free agents and waiver claims, Big Blue has added many new faces to the 2021 roster.
Check out the gallery below to view EVERY offseason move made by the Giants over the last few months.
With training camp here, view photos of every move made by the Giants this offseason.
DT Leonard Williams - Signed to three-year contract
WR Kenny Golladay - Free Agent Signing
CB Adoree' Jackson - Free Agent Signing
TE Kyle Rudolph - Free Agent Signing
WR John Ross - Free Agent Signing
DT Danny Shelton - Free Agent Signing
LB Reggie Ragland - Free Agent Signing
DE Ifeadi Odenigbo - Free Agent Signing
WR Kadarius Toney - Selected with 20th pick in 2021 NFL Draft
WR Kadarius Toney - Selection List Signing
LB Azeez Ojulari - Selected with 50th pick in 2021 NFL Draft
LB Azeez Ojulari - Selection List Signing
CB Aaron Robinson - Selected with 71st pick in 2021 NFL Draft
CB Aaron Robinson - Selection List Signing
LB Elerson Smith - Selected with 116th pick in 2021 NFL Draft
LB Elerson Smith - Selection List Signing
RB Gary Brightwell - Selected with 196th pick in 2021 NFL Draft
RB Gary Brightwell - Selection List Signing
CB Rodarius WIlliams - Selected with 201st pick in 2021 NFL Draft
CB Rodarius Williams - Selection List Signing
RB Saquon Barkley - Fifth-year option picked up
RB Devontae Booker - Free Agent Signing
QB Mike Glennon - Free Agent Signing
OLB Ryan Anderson - Free Agent Signing
OL Zach Fulton - Free Agent Signing
OL Jonotthan Harrison - Free Agent Signing
OL Joe Looney - Free Agent Signing
WR Damion Willis - Free Agent Signing
RB Corey Clement - Free Agent Signing
C Brett Heggie - Undrafted Free Agent Signing
G Jake Burton - Undrafted Free Agent Signing
DE Raymond Johnson - Undrafted Free Agent Signing
DT Austin Johnson - Signed to new contract with Giants
WR C.J. Board
LS Casey Kreiter - Signed to new contract with Giants
LB Devante Downs - Free Agent Signing
FB Cullen Gillaspia - Free Agent Signing
DB Joshua Kalu - Free Agent Signing
TE Cole Hikutini - Free Agent Signing
DB Chris Milton
RB Mike Weber - Free Agent Signing
DB Jordyn Peters - Free Agent Signing
WR Alex Bachman - Signed to a reserve/future deal
LB Trent Harris - Signed to a reserve/future deal
DB Montre Hartage - Signed to a reserve/future deal
TE Rysen John - Signed to a reserve/future deal
DT David Moa - Signed to a reserve/future deal
G Chad Slade - Signed to a reserve/future deal
QB Clayton Thorson - Signed to a reserve/future deal
LS Carson Tinker - Signed to a reserve/future deal
G Kenny Wiggins - Signed to a reserve/future deal
DB Jarren Williams - Signed to a reserve/future deal
DB Quincy Wilson - Signed to a reserve/future deal
OT Jackson Barton - Signed, Renegotiated Contract: Exclusive Rights
DB Madre Harper - Signed, Renegotiated Contract: Exclusive Rights
WR Derrick Dillon - Signed to a reserve/future deal
WR David Sills - Signed, Renegotiated Contract: Exclusive Rights
TE Nakia Griffin-Stewart - Signed to a reserve/future deal
LB Cale Garrett - Signed to a reserve/future deal
P Ryan Santoso - Signed to a reserve/future deal
G Kevin Zeitler - Released
WR Golden Tate - Released
RB Devonta Freeman - Waived, from Reserve/Injured
WR Da'Mari Scott - Waived, No Recall
DB Shakial Taylor - Waived, No Recall
LB David Mayo - Released
WR Cody Core - Released
CB Ryan Lewis - Waived
Single Game Tickets
A limited number of Giants 2021 single game tickets are on sale now
