EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Three days before their first full-squad training camp practice, the Giants are planning to sign a veteran cornerback to bolster their secondary and a pair of rookie free agents on offense, according to numerous media reports.
The corner is a familiar face, Ross Cockrell, who played for the team in 2017. Wide receiver Cody White of Michigan State and tackle Jackson Dennis of Holy Cross are the rookies.
The players cannot formally join the Giants until they pass COVID-19 testing protocols and a physical.
View photos from the career of defensive back Ross Cockrell.
New York Giants' Ross Cockrell (37) tackles Seattle Seahawks' Tyler Lockett during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants' Ross Cockrell (37) breaks up a pass intended for Washington Redskins wide receiver Maurice Harris (13) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants cornerback Ross Cockrell (37) drops into coverage during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, East Rutherford, NJ. The Giants defeated the Chiefs 12-9. (Al Tielemans via AP)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) celebrates his interception against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) reacts after an interception against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. The Panthers won 37-26.(AP Photo/Tim Ireland)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) makes interception against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) reacts after intercepting a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Ross Cockrell (31) reaches for a pass intended for Arizona Cardinals wide receiver John Brown (12) in the end zone during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015 in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene Puskar)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) during an NFL regular season football game against the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019 in Indianapolis. The Colts won, 38-6. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Carolina Panthers cornerback Ross Cockrell (47) drops into coverage during an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019 in Charlotte, N.C. The Panthers defeated the Titans 30-20. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) celebrates an interception during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019 in Houston. (NFL Photos via AP)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) during an NFL regular season football game against the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019 in Indianapolis. The Colts won, 38-6. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) in action on defense during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019 in Indianapolis. The Colts defeated the Panthers 38-6. (Joe Robbins via AP)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) tackles Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (13) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019 in Indianapolis. The Colts defeated the Panthers 38-6. (Joe Robbins via AP)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) tackles New Orleans Saints tight end Josh Hill during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) during an NFL regular season football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019 in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers won, 51-13. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) during an NFL regular season football game against the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019 in Indianapolis. The Colts won, 38-6. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019 in Santa Clara, Calif. San Francisco won 51-13. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
Carolina Panthers cornerback Ross Cockrell (47) drops into coverage during an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019 in Charlotte, N.C. The Panthers defeated the Titans 30-20. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
Carolina Panthers' Eric Reid (25) and Ross Cockrell (47) tackle Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage (83) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019 in Santa Clara, Calif. San Francisco won 51-13. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) waits for the snap during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday Oct. 27, 2019 in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers defeated the Panthers 51-13. (Greg Trott via AP)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) waits for the snap during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday Oct. 27, 2019 in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers defeated the Panthers 51-13. (Greg Trott via AP)
Carolina Panthers cornerback Ross Cockrell (47) drops into coverage during a NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday October 6, 2019 in Charlotte, N.C. The Panthers defeated the Jaguars 34-27. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
Carolina Panthers cornerback Ross Cockrell (47) drops into coverage during a NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday October 6, 2019 in Charlotte, N.C. The Panthers defeated the Jaguars 34-27. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) celebrates after an interception with teammates cornerback James Bradberry (24) and defensive back Tre Boston (33) during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Houston. The Panthers beat the Texans 16-10. (Cooper Neill via AP)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) celebrates after an interception with teammates cornerback James Bradberry (24) and defensive back Tre Boston (33) during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Houston. The Panthers beat the Texans 16-10. (Cooper Neill via AP)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) celebrates after an interception with teammates cornerback James Bradberry (24) and defensive back Tre Boston (33) during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Houston. The Panthers beat the Texans 16-10. (Cooper Neill via AP)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) celebrates an interception against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) celebrates an interception against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) celebrates an interception against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) makes interception against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) lines up against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) intercepts a pass by Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) posts up during the second half an NFL preseason football game against the Buffalo Bills in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Aug. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) lines up for the snap during an NFL preseason football game against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots beat the Panthers 10-3. (Matt Patterson via AP)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) runs with the ball during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019 in Charlotte, N.C. The Rams defeated the Panthers 30-27. (Joe Robbins via AP)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) celebrates after an interception with teammates cornerback James Bradberry (24) and defensive back Tre Boston (33) during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Houston. The Panthers beat the Texans 16-10. (Cooper Neill via AP)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) runs with the ball during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019 in Charlotte, N.C. The Rams defeated the Panthers 30-27. (Joe Robbins via AP)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) in coverage during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019 in Charlotte, N.C. Tampa Bay won 20-14. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) is hit by Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Ross Cockrell (31) at practice during NFL football training camp in Latrobe, Pa., Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017 . (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Carolina Panthers' Ross Cockrell (47) runs a drill during an NFL football practice at the team's training camp in Spartanburg, S.C., Monday, July 30, 2018. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
New York Giants defensive back Ross Cockrell during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Ross Cockrell (31), top, dives for the ball as it gets away from wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) during a pass play in an NFL training camp football practice, Sunday, Aug. 6, 2017, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
New York Giants cornerback Ross Cockrell (37) in coverage during a week 9 NFL football against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017 in East Rutherford, N.J. Los Angeles won 51-17. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Ross Cockrell (31) at practice during NFL football training camp in Latrobe, Pa., Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017 . (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Buffalo Bills cornerback Ross Cockrell catches the ball during warmups before the start of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
New York Giants cornerback Ross Cockrell (37) drops into coverage in action against the the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday Nov.19, 2017 in East Rutherford, N.J. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
New York Giants cornerback Ross Cockrell (37) during a NFL football game against the Washington Redskins on Thursday, November 23, 2017 in Landover, MD.(Evan Pinkus via AP)
FILE - In this Dec. 17, 2015, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Ross Cockrell (31), left, breaks up a pass intended for Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Chris Matthews (84) during the second half of an NFL football game in Baltimore. Through two weeks, the new-look Steelers secondary isn't making big plays, but it's not giving them up either. Rookies Sean Davis and Artie Burns are fitting in just fine and Ross Cockrell may be coming into his own after spending 2015 as a backup. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Ross Cockrell (31) is seen during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016, in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh won 43-14. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Miami Dolphins running back Jay Ajayi (23) makes a reception and tackled by Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Ross Cockrell (31) during an AFC Wild Card NFL football game at Heinz Field, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pa. The Steelers defeated the Dolphins 30-12. The Steelers defeated the Dolphins 30-12. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Bud Dupree (48) and cornerback Ross Cockrell (31) walk off the field during an AFC Divisional NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017 in Kansas City, Mo. The Steelers defeated the Chiefs 18-16. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Ross Cockrell (31) breaks up a pass intended for Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Chris Matthews (84) during the second half of an NFL football game in Baltimore, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015. The Ravens defeated the Steelers 20-17. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones (11) is defended by New York Giants defensive back Ross Cockrell (37) and free safety Darian Thompson (27) during a NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. on Monday, September 18, 2017. (Kirby Lee via AP)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Ross Cockrell defends on defense in action against the Kansas City Chiefs during an AFC Divisional Playoff football game on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, in Kansas City, Mo. The Steelers defeated the Chiefs, 18-16. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
Pittsburgh Steeler cornerback Ross Cockrell (31) drops into coverage in action against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday August 20, 2017 in Pittsburgh. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Ross Cockrell (31) recovers a fumble after Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Jarvis Jones (95) and Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Ryan Shazier (50) strip the ball from Cincinnati Bengals running back Jeremy Hill (32) on a late fourth quarter play in which Hill fumbles, leading to the Steelers dramatic comeback win, during the NFL AFC Wild Card playoff football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016 in Cincinnati. The Steelers won the game 18-16. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Buffalo Bills cornerback Ross Cockrell (29) and wide receiver Chris Hogan (15) run onto the field before a preseason NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Thursday, Aug. 28, 2014, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Ross Cockrell (31) stands on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015. The Steelers won 43-18. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Pittsburgh Steelers' Ross Cockrell (31) recovers a fumble during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Ross Cockrell (31) recovers a fumble after Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Jarvis Jones (95) and Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Ryan Shazier (50) strip the ball from Cincinnati Bengals running back Jeremy Hill (32) on a late fourth quarter play in which Hill fumbles, leading to the Steelers dramatic comeback win, during the NFL AFC Wild Card playoff football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016 in Cincinnati. The Steelers won the game 18-16. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants cornerback Ross Cockrell (37) and safety Darian Thompson (27) break up a pass intend for Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. (11) during an NFL football game on Monday, Sept. 18, 2017 in East Rutherford, N.J. Detroit won 24-10. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Ross Cockrell (31) takes part in drills during NFL football mini camp practice, Thursday, June 16, 2016, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Ross Cockerel (31) sets into position during a NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, August 20, 2017 in Pittsburgh. The Steelers won the game 17-13. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals tight end C.J. Uzomah (87) gets tackled by Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Ross Cockrell (31) as he catches a fourth quarter pass good for a first down during the 2016 NFL week 2 regular season football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016 in Pittsburgh. The Steelers won the game 24-16. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Ross Cockrell (31) in coverage during an NFL AFC Championship football game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots defeated the Steelers 36-17 to advance to Super Bowl LI. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants cornerback Ross Cockrell (37) in coverage during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions on Monday, Sept. 18, 2017 in East Rutherford, N.J. Detroit won 24-10. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Ross Cockrell (31) tackles Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Chris Conley (17) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
New York Giants defensive back Ross Cockrell (37) during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals defeated the Giants, 23-0. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Duke cornerback Ross Cockrell (6) breaks up a pass in the end zone intended for Virginia Tech wide receiver Jarrett Boykin (81) during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Duke defender Ross Cockrell (6) intercepts the ball in the end zone against Virginia Tech's Trey Edmonds (14) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday Oct. 26, 2013. (AP Photo/Don Petersen)
Duke defensive back Ross Cockrell runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
East defensive back Ross Cockrell (26), of Duke, listens in front of the bench during the first half of the East-West Shrine Classic NCAA football game in St. Petersburg, Fla., Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
East defensive back Ross Cockrell (26), of Duke, defensive lineman Ethan Westbrooks (99), of West Texas A&M, Garrison Smith (56), of Georgia, and Bruce Gaston, Jr. (90), of Purdue, stand at the line of scrimmage during the first half of the East-West Shrine Classic NCAA football game in St. Petersburg, Fla., Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Duke's Ross Cockrell speaks during the Atlantic Coast Conference Media Day in Greensboro, N.C., Sunday, July 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Duke defensive back Ross Cockrell runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
East defensive back Ross Cockrell (26), of Duke, intercepts a pass in front of West receiver Bernard Reedy (6), of Toledo, during the second half of the East-West Shrine Classic NCAA college football game in St. Petersburg, Fla., Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014. The East won 23-13. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Duke defensive back Ross Cockrell runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Duke defensive back Ross Cockrell runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Duke's Ross Cockrell, left, looks on as Anthony Boone, right, speaks to the media during the Atlantic Coast Conference Media Day in Greensboro, N.C., Sunday, July 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Duke defensive back Ross Cockrell runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Virginia Tech's David Wilson (4) runs the ball as Duke's Ross Cockrell (6) and Dezmond Johnson move in for the tackle during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011. Virginia Tech won 14-10. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Duke University cornerback Ross Cockrell runs the 40-yard dash at the 2014 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, on February 25, 2014. (AP Photo/Ben Liebenberg)
Stanford's Chris Owusu bobbles a pass as Duke's Ross Cockrell defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011. The pass was incomplete. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Navy wide receiver Matt Aiken, left, and Duke cornerback Ross Cockrell (6) go after a pass in the second half of an NCAA football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010, in Baltimore. The play was ruled an incomplete pass. Duke won 34-31.(AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Florida State's Rodney Smith fumbles as the ball is stripped by Duke's Ross Cockrell in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, in Tallahassee, Fla. Florida State won the game 48-7. (AP Photo/Steve Cannon)
Cockrell, 6-0 and 190 pounds, spent the previous two years with Carolina. Last year, he started 11 games opposite cornerback James Bradberry, who was the first veteran free agent the Giants signed in March and is now expected to anchor their defensive backfield.
Cockrell has played in 68 regular-season games with 43 starts with Pittsburgh, Carolina and the Giants, and in five postseason games with three starts. His career totals include 217 tackles (166 solo), seven interceptions he has returned for 133 yards (19.0-yard avg.), 44 passes defensed, one forced fumble, and two fumble recoveries in the regular season, and 18 tackles (16 solo) and one fumble recovery in the postseason.
In 2019, Cockrell played in 14 games with 11 starts for Carolina. Cockrell finished sixth on the team – just behind Bradberry - with 62 tackles (48 solo), including three stops for loss. He added two interceptions he returned for 70 yards and eight passes defensed.
Cockrell spent the entire 2018 season on injured reserve after fracturing his left leg in training camp.
In his first season with the Giants in 2017, Cockrell played in all 16 games with nine starts – three at left cornerback and six as an extra defensive back. He finished the season with 49 tackles (37 solo), 11 passes defensed, and a career-high three interceptions, which tied him for the team lead.
Cockrell entered the NFL as a fourth-round draft choice by the Buffalo Bills in 2014. The Duke product did not play that season and made his NFL debut the following year, when he played 15 regular-season and two postseason games for the Steelers.
View photos from the career of wide receiver Cody White.
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White (7) celebrates a touchdown catch against Washington State during the first half of the Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White (7) celebrates after scoring a touchdwon during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. Michigan State won 27-0. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Michigan State's Cody White, right, catches a pass in the end zone against Utah State's Ja'Marcus Ingram (2) during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Aug. 31, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich. The play was called back due to a penalty. Michigan State won 38-31. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan State players, including Cody White (7), celebrate after a win over Rutgers in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan State's Cody White, right, runs on a pass reception against Maryland's Antoine Brooks Jr. (25) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 19-16. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White (7) celebrates after scoring a touchdwon during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. Michigan State won 27-0. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White (7) makes a catch in front of Rutgers defensive back Tre Avery during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. Michigan State won 27-0. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White (7) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. Michigan State won 27-0. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White reacts after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. Michigan State won 27-0. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Michigan State's Cody White, right, is pursued by Maryland's Antoine Brooks Jr., left, after a pass reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White (7) catches a touchdown pass in front of Rutgers defensive back Tim Barrow during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White (7) scores a touchdown in front of Rutgers defensive back Tim Barrow (21) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Michigan State's Cody White talks with coach Mark Dantonio, left, during an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White (7) reaches short of the goal line as Michigan defensive back Ambry Thomas (1) defends in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019.. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White makes a catch against Indiana defensive back Raheem Layne (17) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White (7) rushes around Tulsa safety Manny Bunch (10) during the first half of an NCAA football game on Friday, Aug. 30, 2019 in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 28-7. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Michigan State's Cody White (7) and Darrell Stewart celebrate Stewart's touchdown reception against Indiana during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White (7) catches a pass in front of Oregon cornerback Deommodore Lenoir (15) during the first half of the Redbox Bowl NCAA college football game Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White is lifted by offensive lineman Nick Samac after scoring a touchdown against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Michigan State's Cody White, left, tries to elude Indiana's Raheem Layne (17) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 40-31. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan State's Cody White, right, catches a pass against Central Michigan's Sean Bunting during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White (7) makes a catch against Indiana's Raheem Layne during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White (7) runs against Indiana's Devon Matthews (27) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Michigan State's Cody White (7) runs for a 22-yard touchdown against Rutgers during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan State's Cody White (7) runs for a 22-yard touchdown against Rutgers during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White (7) runs against Indiana's Devon Matthews (27) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White (7) makes a touchdown catch in front of Arizona State cornerback Langston Frederick (18) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. Arizona State defeated Michigan State 16-13. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White makes a catch against Indiana defensive back Raheem Layne (17) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White (7) is tackled by a group of Indiana players during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White (7) makes a touchdown catch in front of Washington State safety Jalen Thompson (34) and cornerback Darrien Molton, rear, during the first half of the Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White (7) makes a catch against Indiana's Raheem Layne during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Michigan State's Cody White (7), LJ Scott (3), Matt Sokol (81) and Jordan Reid celebrate White's touchdown reception against Utah State during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Aug. 31, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White (7) runs a route against Rutgers defensive back Isaiah Wharton (11) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Michigan State's Cody White, bottom right, returns a punt from Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Michigan State receiver Cody White, left, catches a pass against Indiana's Andre Brown Jr. during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 17-9. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Northwestern safety Godwin Igwebuike, left, chases Michigan State wide receiver Cody White during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White catches the ball during the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, in Indianapolis. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White catches the ball during the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, in Indianapolis. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White runs the 40 yard dash during the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, in Indianapolis. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
White, 6-3 and 215 pounds, was signed as a free agent following the NFL Draft by the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs, who waived him on July 29. White is the son of Sheldon White, a defensive back who played six seasons in the NFL, including in 1988-89 with the Giants.
Cody White played in 35 games with 26 starts at Michigan State. He finished his career ranked seventh in MSU history with 143 receptions, 12th with 1,967 receiving yards and tied for 16th with 12 touchdown catches. White compiled 2,115 all-purpose yards (1,967 receiving, 85 punt return, 63 rushing) and had five career 100-yard receiving games. In 2019, he was named honorable mention All-Big Ten after finishing fourth in the league with 66 catches, for 922 yards and six touchdowns, all career-high totals.
Dennis, 6-7 and 308 pounds, was signed by the Arizona Cardinals following the draft and was waived on July 26 when the team cut its roster to 80 players.
Dennis played in 40 games with 24 starts in five seasons at Holy Cross. In 2019, he started all 12 games at right tackle for an offense that averaged 135.9 rushing yards per game and scored 18 rushing touchdowns.
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CB James Bradberry
LB Cam Brown
LB TJ Brunson
DB Adrian Colbert
LB Carter Coughlin
LB Tae Crowder
P Riley Dixon
LB Devante Downs
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DB Nate Ebner
TE Evan Engram
LB Kyler Fackrell
OT Cameron Fleming
RB Wayne Gallman
K Graham Gano
G Nick Gates
DB Madre Harper
G Will Hernandez
DL B.J. Hill
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DB Darnay Holmes
DT Austin Johnson
QB Daniel Jones
LS Casey Kreiter
DE Niko Lalos
DL Dexter Lawrence
G Shane Lemieux
RB Dion Lewis
CB Julian Love
WR Austin Mack
LB Blake Martinez
LB David Mayo
QB Colt McCoy
DL R.J. McIntosh
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DB Xavier McKinney
RB Alfred Morris
OL Kyle Murphy
OT Matt Peart
S Jabrill Peppers
WR Dante Pettis
C Spencer Pulley
DB Logan Ryan
DE Jabaal Sheard
WR Sterling Shepard
WR Darius Slayton
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TE Kaden Smith
WR Golden Tate III
OT Andrew Thomas
TE Levine Toilolo
DL Dalvin Tomlinson
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G Kevin Zeitler
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