According to reports, the Giants have agreed to terms with veteran defensive lineman Jeremiah Ledbetter, pending a physical.
After entering the NFL as a sixth-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, the 30-year-old has played 53 games with five starts for the Lions (2017), Buccaneers (2018, 2020), and Jacksonville Jaguars (2022-24). Ledbetter also spent time on the practice squads of the Ravens (2019) and Cardinals (2021).
Across his six-year career, the 6-foot-3, 299-pound lineman has registered 3.5 sacks, 10 tackles for loss, 12 quarterback hits, one fumble recovery and one pass defensed to go with his 80 total tackles (36 solo).
Ledbetter is coming off the best season of his career with the Jaguars, as he set new career-highs with two sacks and 38 total tackles, including eight tackles for loss, in 15 games.
He began his collegiate career at Hutchinson Community College, where he was named second-team NJCAA All-American as a sophomore in 2014. Ledbetter then transferred to Arkansas, where he compiled 104 tackles, including 15.0 tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks, in 26 games (25 starts). He lined up at both defensive tackle and defensive end during his time with the Razorbacks.
The Giants have reportedly agreed to terms with veteran defensive lineman Jeremiah Ledbetter.
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Jeremiah Ledbetter (99) sacks Detroit Lions quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (50) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive lineman Jeremiah Ledbetter (99) reacts against the New York Jets during an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Jeremiah Ledbetter (99) leaves the field after an NFL pre-season football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars defeated the Dolphins 31-18. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive lineman Jeremiah Ledbetter (99) reacts after making a sack during an NFL game against the New York Jets, Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jaguars defeated the Jets 19-3. (Kara Durrette via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Jeremiah Ledbetter (99) walks off the field against the Detroit Lions during an NFL pre-season football game, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Jeremiah Ledbetter (99) looks on from the field during an NFL game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars won 37 - 20. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Jeremiah Ledbetter (99) celebrates against the New York Jets during an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jaguars defeated the Jets, 19-3. (Cooper Neill via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Jeremiah Ledbetter (99) prepares for the next play during an NFL Football game in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, August 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive lineman Jeremiah Ledbetter (99) reacts after making a tackle during an NFL football game between the New York Jets and the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Michael Owens via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Jeremiah Ledbetter (99) looks to the sideline during a NFL football game, Sunday, November 12, 2023 in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Jeremiah Ledbetter (99) celebrates during an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. Jacksonville won 19-3. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Jeremiah Ledbetter (99) celebrates the sacking of Detroit Lions quarterback Teddy Bridgewater during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Jeremiah Ledbetter (99) runs onto the field during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Ravens defeated the Jaguars 23-7. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Jeremiah Ledbetter (99) celebrates after a missed field goal during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, in New Orleans. The Jaguars won 31-24. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Jeremiah Ledbetter (99) and Adam Gotsis (96) celebrate a missed long field goal attempt by the Houston Texans in the final seconds of an NFL football game in Houston, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Jeremiah Ledbetter (99) leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars defeated the Titans 34-14. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Jeremiah Ledbetter (99) rushes the passer during an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars won 34-14. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Jeremiah Ledbetter (99) leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Jeremiah Ledbetter (99) stands on the sidelines during the national anthem prior to an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Monday, Sept. 23, 2024 in Orchard Park, N.Y. (Kevin Sabitus via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Jeremiah Ledbetter (99) during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Jeremiah Ledbetter (99) leaves the field after an NFL preseason football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars defeated the Chiefs 26-13. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Jeremiah Ledbetter (99) jogs across the field during an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Monday, Sept. 23, 2024 in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Bills defeated the Jaguars 47-10. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars' Jeremiah Ledbetter stops Green Bay Packers' Josh Jacobs during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Jeremiah Ledbetter (99) runs across the field during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars defeated the Colts 37 - 34. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Jeremiah Ledbetter (99) runs against the Green Bay Packers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Jeremiah Ledbetter (99) celebrates a tackle during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Jeremiah Ledbetter (99) pursues a play on defense against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Jordan Jefferson (98) celebrates his sack with defensive tackle Jeremiah Ledbetter (99) during the NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, in Philadelphia. The Eagles won 28-23. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Jeremiah Ledbetter (99) watches between plays during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024 in Jacksonville, Fla. The Texans defeated the Jaguars 23-20. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Jeremiah Ledbetter (99) looks on from the sideline during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Jeremiah Ledbetter (99) runs onto the field during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Vikings defeated the Jaguars 12-7. (Paul Abell via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Jeremiah Ledbetter (99) carries a loose ball during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Vikings defeated the Jaguars 12-7. (Paul Abell via AP)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) is hit by Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Jeremiah Ledbetter (95) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Atlanta. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 31-27. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Jeremiah Ledbetter (95) sets up for a play during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Jeremiah Ledbetter (95) celebrates a quarterback sack as he dances on the playing field during the NFL game against the Detroit Lions, Saturday, Dec 26, 2020, in Detroit. The Buccaneers defeated the Lions 47-7. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Jeremiah Ledbetter (95) runs during the NFL game against the Detroit Lions, Saturday, Dec 26, 2020, in Detroit. The Buccaneers defeated the Lions 47-7. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive end Jeremiah Ledbetter (98) takes a defensive position during an NFL game against the New York Jets, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2017 in Detroit. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Jeremiah Ledbetter (98) on special teams during a NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday Nov. 19, 2017 in Chicago. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Detroit Lions rookie defensive end Jeremiah Ledbetter (98) gets set during the 2017 NFL week 2 regular season football game against the against the New York Giants, Monday, Sept. 18, 2017 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Lions won the game 24-10. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Jeremiah Ledbetter (98) on special teams during a NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday Dec. 24, 2017 in Cincinnati (Detroit Lions via AP).
Detroit Lions defensive end Jeremiah Ledbetter (98) stands on the playing field during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Nov 19, 2017, in Chicago. The Lions won 27-24 (Scott Boehm via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Jeremiah Ledbetter (98) celebrates a defensive stop during the game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, Baltimore. The Ravens defeated the Lions 44-20. (Al Tielemans via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Jeremiah Ledbetter (98) on the line during the game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, Baltimore. The Ravens defeated the Lions 44-20. (Al Tielemans via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Jeremiah Ledbetter (98) during a NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Detroit. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Detroit Lions defensive end Jeremiah Ledbetter (98) looks on from the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, in Detroit. The Lions won 20-10. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive end Jeremiah Ledbetter (98) runs during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, in Detroit. The Lions won 20-10. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Jeremiah Ledbetter (98) during a NFL preseason football game again vs. the New York Jets on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 in Detroit. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Jeremiah Ledbetter (98) during a NFL preseason football game against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017 in Indianapolis. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive end Jeremiah Ledbetter (98) runs during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, in Detroit. The Lions won 20-10. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Jeremiah Ledbetter (98) during practice at the Detroit Lions training facility on Thursday, September 14, 2017 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Jeremiah Ledbetter (98) looks across the line of scrimmage during an NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons, September 24, 2017 in Detroit. The Falcons defeated the Lions 30-26. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Jeremiah Ledbetter (98) during a NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday Oct. 15, 2017 in New Orleans. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) is pressured by Detroit Lions defensive end Jeremiah Ledbetter (98) during an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Jeremiah Ledbetter (98) on special teams during a NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday Oct. 1, 2017 in Minneapolis. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Jeremiah Ledbetter (98) celebrates a sack of Chicago Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) during a NFL football game on Sunday Nov. 19, 2017 in Chicago. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Jeremiah Ledbetter (98) against the Oakland Raiders during the second half of an NFL preseason football game in Oakland, Calif., Friday, Aug. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Jeremiah Ledbetter (98) during a NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday Nov. 12, 2017 in Detroit. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Jeremiah Ledbetter (98) runs during an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Friday, Aug. 17, 2018 in Detroit. The Giants won 30-17. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Jeremiah Ledbetter (98) during practice at the Detroit Lions training facility on Friday, Oct. 13, 2017 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Jeremiah Ledbetter (98) during a NFL preseason football game against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017 in Indianapolis. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Jeremiah Ledbetter (98) during practice at the Detroit Lions training facility on Thursday, September 14, 2017 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
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