James Bradberry ranked among ESPN's top 100 players of 2021
After being voted to the NFL Top 100 of 2021 last month by his fellow players, Giants Pro Bowl cornerback James Bradberry has once again been voted among the league's best.
ESPN asked a panel of 50 NFL experts to rate players "based on how good they will be in the 2021 season compared to their peers. Emphasis was placed solely on expectations for the upcoming season and predicting potential greatness, rather than past performance, career résumé or positional value."
The 28-year-old corner landed at No. 67 on ESPN's list.
"He earned the first Pro Bowl berth of his career, and the Giants used him regularly to shut down No. 1 receivers," writes ESPN's Jordan Raanan. "He was Pro Football Focus' seventh-ranked cornerback in 2020. Look for opposing quarterbacks to start avoiding him this season."
The article goes on to note that opposing quarterbacks had a 67.7 passer rating against Bradberry when he was the closest defender, ranking ninth among corners who faced at least 50 targets last season.
Bradberry was a dominant force in Big Blue's secondary. The fifth-year corner matched his previous career-high of three interceptions, while setting new personal bests with two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and 18 passes defensed, just two behind Miami's Xavier Howard for the league lead.
New York Giants announce 53-man roster
The Giants today removed 28 players from their active roster to reach the NFL's 53-man limit by the 4 p.m. deadline.
Eight veterans were released: running back Corey Clement; offensive linemen Chad Slade, Jonotthan Harrison and Kenny Wiggins; linebackers Ifeadi Odenigbo, Ryan Anderson; defensive lineman Willie Henry and long snapper Casey Kreiter, who is expected to re-sign with the team.
Seventeen players were waived: quarterback Brian Lewerke; wide receivers David Sills, Damion Willis and Matt Cole; tight ends Nakia Griffin-Stewart and Jake Hausmann; running back Sandro Platzgummer; offensive linemen Jackson Barton, Jake Burton and Brett Heggie; defensive linemen David Moa, Willie Henry and Elijah Qualls; linebackers Devante Downs and Niko Lalas; and defensive backs Madre Harper, Chris Johnson and Jordyn Peters.
Cornerback Aaron Robinson, the team's third-round draft choice this year, remains on the physically unable to perform list. Offensive lineman Ted Larsen and wide receivers Alex Bachman and Austin Mack were placed on injured reserve.
Long snapper Casey Kreiter has been released but will re-sign with the team.
They could possibly make several more moves prior to the Sept. 12 season-opening game against the Denver Broncos.
View photos of the New York Giants' active 53-man roster as it currently stands.
RB Saquon Barkley
RB Devontae Booker
CB James Bradberry
G Ben Bredeson
RB Gary Brightwell
LB Lorenzo Carter
WR Pharoh Cooper
DB Keon Crossen
LB Tae Crowder
OT Korey Cunningham
P Riley Dixon
TE Evan Engram
QB Jake Fromm
K Graham Gano
FB Cullen Gillaspia
QB Mike Glennon
WR Kenny Golladay
G Will Hernandez
DT Austin Johnson
WR Collin Johnson
DL Raymond Johnson III
QB Daniel Jones
LS Casey Kreiter
DL Dexter Lawrence
DB Julian Love
G Wes Martin
LB Benardrick McKinney
S Xavier McKinney
TE Chris Myarick
LB Azeez Ojulari
DB Steven Parker
OT Matt Peart
FB Elijhaa Penny
C Billy Price
LB Reggie Ragland
DB J.R. Reed
LB Quincy Roche
TE Kyle Rudolph
DB Logan Ryan
DT Danny Shelton
WR Sterling Shepard
OL Matt Skura
WR Darius Slayton
LB Elerson G. Smith
OT Nate Solder
OT Andrew Thomas
DT Leonard Williams
Giants acquire OL Ben Bredeson in trade with Ravens
The Giants today continued the late-summer remodeling of their offensive line when they traded with the Baltimore Ravens for Ben Bredeson.
In exchange for a 2022 fourth-round draft choice, the Giants acquired Bredeson, a 2022 fifth-round selection and a 2023 seventh-round choice.
The deal is contingent on Bredeson passing a physical.
The trade comes less than 24 hours after the Giants added interior lineman Billy Price from Cincinnati. They sent defensive lineman B.J. Hill and a conditional seventh-round 2022 draft choice to the Bengals.
Bredeson, 6-4 and 315 pounds, is entering his second NFL season. A 2020 fourth-round draft choice – No. 143 overall – by the Ravens, he played in 10 games as a rookie, primarily on special teams. Bredeson also appeared as an extra lineman in some offensive packages. He made his NFL debut at Washington on Oct. 4. Bredeson was inactive for six games, including the first three.
View photos of new Giants offensive lineman Ben Bredeson.
Baltimore Ravens offensive guard Ben Bredeson (67) jogs during pre-game warm-ups before a NFL preseason football game against the New Orleans Saints, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Baltimore Ravens offensive guard Ben Bredeson (67) stands on the field prior to an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Baltimore Ravens offensive guard Ben Bredeson walks off the field before a preseason NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Baltimore Ravens offensive guard Ben Bredeson (67) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Baltimore Ravens offensive guard Ben Bredeson (67) blocks during an NFL preseason football game against the Washington Football Team, Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
Baltimore Ravens offensive guard Ben Bredeson (67) stands on the field prior to an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Baltimore Ravens guard Ben Bredeson works out during an NFL football training camp practice, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020, in Owings Mills, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Baltimore Ravens guard Ben Bredeson (67) in action during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Baltimore Ravens guard Ben Bredeson (67) looks on before an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Baltimore Ravens guard Ben Bredeson works out prior to an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Baltimore Ravens offensive guard Ben Bredeson (67) stands on the field prior to an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Baltimore Ravens offensive guard Ben Bredeson (67) has It takes all of use written on the back of helmet before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Baltimore Ravens offensive guard Ben Bredeson (67) runs onto the field during an NFL game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020 in Pittsburgh. The Steelers defeated the Ravens 19-14. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Baltimore Ravens guard Ben Bredeson works out during an NFL football training camp practice, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020, in Owings Mills, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Michigan offensive lineman Ben Bredeson waits on the snap during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State , Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Michigan offensive lineman Ben Bredeson (74) plays against Michigan State in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Michigan offensive lineman Ben Bredeson (74) gets into his stance before a snap in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against SMU in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018. Michigan won 45-20. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
FILE - In this Oct. 26, 2019, file photo, Michigan offensive lineman Ben Bredeson (74) plays against Notre Dame in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich. In their quest to keep quarterback Lamar Jackson upright and running, the Baltimore Ravens have put a priority on fortifying their offensive line following the retirement of eight-time Pro Bowl guard Marshal Yanda. The Ravens took Bredeson with a fourth round pick at the 2020 NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Michigan offensive lineman Ben Bredeson (74) plays agains Rutgers in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
North offensive guard Ben Bredeson of Michigan (74) during the second half of the Senior Bowl college football game Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Michigan offensive lineman Ben Bredeson (74) blocks against Michigan State in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Michigan offensive lineman Ben Bredeson (74) plays against Michigan State in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Michigan offensive lineman Ben Bredeson (74) plays against Rutgers in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Michigan offensive lineman Ben Bredeson (74) blocks in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Hawaii at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Michigan offensive lineman Ben Bredeson (74) blocks Middle Tennessee defensive tackle Malik Manciel (93) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Michigan offensive lineman Ben Bredeson plays against Maryland in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Michigan's Ben Bredeson during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Jim Young)
Michigan offensive lineman Ben Bredeson (74) plays against Nebraska in the first half of an NCAA football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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