NFL.com's top 101 free agents
The NFL's new league year officially begins at 4pm on Wednesday, but starting this afternoon, teams are allowed to begin negotiating deals with players whose contracts expired after the 2021 season.
Before free agency takes off, make sure to catch up on everything you need to know in the 2022 NFL Free Agency Guide.
Around The NFL writer Gregg Rosenthal released his list of the top 101 players in the 2022 free agent class. Rosenthal's rankings have already been updated, as eight players received the franchise tag ahead of the tag deadline.
These players to receive the franchise tag include: Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin, Jacksonville Jaguars OT Cam Robinson, Green Bay Packers WR DaVante Adams, Dallas Cowboys TE Dalton Schultz, Kansas City Chiefs OT Orlando Brown, Cincinnati Bengals S Jessie Bates III, Cleveland Browns TE David Njoku and Miami Dolphins TE Mike Gesicki. Additionally, the Tennessee Titans agreed to a new, multi-year contract with OLB Harold Landry, while the Los Angeles Chargers did the same with WR Mike Williams.
All 10 of the players listed above have since been removed from the rankings. Here are the players that remain as Rosenthal's top 10 free agents this offseason. The complete list can be found in the gallery below.
(Note: The rankings below are as of Friday, March 11)
1. OT Terron Armstead
"Armstead's injury history makes him a complicated evaluation. He's missed at least six games in five of his nine seasons, but when he plays, he's one of the five best left tackles in football. It is extremely rare for a tackle this good with an impeccable reputation as a leader to become available, for any reason, especially with good years still in front of him."
2. CB J.C. Jackson
"Jackson has improved in each of his four NFL seasons so far. He was already worth plenty after getting off to one of the greatest ballhawking starts to a career ever (25 picks), and now he's also one of the best pure man-coverage corners in the league on a down-to-down basis. It is curious, however, the Patriots didn't use the franchise tag on him."
3. EDGE Von Miller
"Miller's numbers in the 2021 playoffs (four sacks, 22 pressures) were almost identical to what he posted in the 2015 playoffs (five sacks, 23 pressures), which ended with him being named MVP of Super Bowl 50. His run defense was also superb. No player made himself more money in the postseason."
4. CB Carlton Davis
"Bucs coaches always talked about Davis like a true No. 1 cornerback. He looks like one on film, like the type of prospect that would get taken with a top-15 pick in the draft. Perhaps he hasn't played quite to a Pro Bowl level yet, but there aren't many cornerbacks who have sustained his high level of play while also demonstrating prototypical skills over the last three years."
5. EDGE Chandler Jones
"Even if he's not at his absolute peak as a pass rusher, Jones can juice up any defensive line on a short-term deal."
NFL.com updated its rankings of the top 101 players set to become free agents on March 16.
No. 101: QB Andy Dalton
No. 100 ILB Jayon Brown
No. 99: DT Harrison Phillips (Update: Phillips has agreed to a multi-year contract with the Vikings)
No. 98: OLB Leighton Vander Esch
No. 97: G Andrew Norwell
No. 96: OLB Dante Fowler Jr.
No. 95: CB Joe Haden
No. 94: OT Riley Reiff
No. 93: EDGE Lorenzo Carter
No. 92: RB Raheem Mostert
No. 91: LB Dont'a Hightower
No. 90: DB P.J. Williams
No. 89: DT Larry Ogunjobi (Update: Ogunjobi has agreed to a deal with the Bears)
No. 88: TE Zach Ertz (Update: Ertz has agreed to a new multi-year contract with the Cardinals)
No. 87: QB Marcus Mariota
No. 86: CB Kevin King
No. 85: S Xavier Woods (Update: Woods has agreed to a multi-year contract with the Panthers)
No. 84: P Bryan Anger
No. 83: CB Charvarius Ward (Update: Ward has agreed to a multi-year contract with the 49ers)
No. 82: G Austin Corbett (Update: Corbett has agreed to a multi-year contract with the Panthers)
No. 81: S Devin McCourty (Update: McCourty has agreed to a new contract with the Patriots)
No. 80: S Tracy Walker (Update: Walker has agreed to a new multi-year contract with the Lions)
No. 79: OT Morgan Moses (Update: Moses agreed to a multi-year contract with the Ravens)
No. 78: RB Chase Edmonds (Update: Edmonds has agreed to a multi-year contract with the Dolphins)
No. 77: LB Foye Oluokun (Update: Olukun has agreed to a multi-year contract with the Jaguars)
No. 76: WR Jamison Crowder
No. 75: CB Patrick Peterson
No. 74: DL Ndamukong Suh
No. 73: DT Sheldon Richardson
No. 72: TE O.J. Howard (Update: Howard has agreed to a contract with the Bills)
No. 71: DL B.J. Hill (Update: Hill has agreed to a new multi-year contract with the Bengals)
No. 70: DL Sebastian Joseph-Day (Update: Joseph-Day has agreed to a contract with the Chargers)
No. 69: EDGE Uchenna Nwosu (Update: Nwosu has agreed to a multi-year contract with the Seahawks)
No. 68: EDGE Arden Key
No. 67: LB Kyzir White
No. 66: CB Donte Jackson
No. 65: S Jayron Kearse
No. 64: EDGE Derek Barnett
No. 63: RB Melvin Gordon
No. 62: RB Leonard Fournette
No. 61: CB Casey Hayward
No. 60: S Jordan Whitehead (Update: Whitehead has agreed to a multi-year contract with the Jets)
No. 59: RB Rashaad Penny
No. 58: EDGE Justin Houston
No. 57: S Justin Reid (Update: Reid has agreed to a multi-year contract with the Chiefs)
No. 56: DT Foley Fatukasi (Update: Fatukasi has agreed to a multi-year contract with the Jaguars)
No. 55: WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling
No. 54: OLB Anthony Barr
No. 53: S DeShon Elliott
No. 52: RB James Conner (Update: Conner has agreed to a new multi-year deal with the Cardinals)
No. 51: WR D.J. Chark (Update: Chark has agreed to a contract with the Lions)
No. 50: G Alex Cappa (Update: Cappa has agreed to a multi-year contract with the Bengals)
No. 49: CB Bryce Callahan
No. 48: CB Rasul Douglas
No. 47: DL Bilal Nichols
No. 46: G Connor Williams (Update: Williams has agreed to a multi-year contract with the Dolphins)
No. 45: OT Eric Fisher
No. 44: WR Will Fuller V
No. 43: G Laken Tomlinson (Update: Tomlinson agreed to a multi-year contract with the Jets)
No. 42: TE Evan Engram (Update: Engram has agreed to a contract with the Jaguars)
No. 41: RB/WR Cordarrelle Patterson
No. 40: CB Darious Williams (Update: Williams has agreed to a multi-year contract with the Jaguars)
No. 39: WR Christian Kirk (Update: Kirk has agreed to a multi-year contract with the Jaguars)
No. 38: CB D.J. Reed (Update: Reed has agreed to a multi-year contract with the Jets)
No. 37: OT Trent Brown
No. 36: WR JuJu Smith-Schuster
No. 35: C Ben Jones (Update: Jones has agreed to a new multi-year contract with the Titans)
No. 34: WR Russell Gage (Update: Gage has agreed to a contract with the Buccaneers)
No. 33: C Bradley Bozeman
No. 32: S Marcus Maye (Update: Maye has agreed to a multi-year contract with the Saints)
No. 31: DL Akiem Hicks
No. 30: S Quandre Diggs (Update: Diggs has agreed to a new multi-year deal with the Seahawks)
No. 29: EDGE Jerry Hughes
No. 28: DT D.J. Jones (Update: Jones has agreed to a multi-year contract with the Broncos)
No. 27: QB Teddy Bridgewater (Update: Bridgewater has agreed to a contract with the Dolphins)
No. 26: OT Joe Noteboom (Update: Noteboom has agreed to a new multi-year contract with the Rams)
No. 25: TE Rob Gronkowski
No. 24: EDGE Melvin Ingram
No. 23: EDGE Haason Reddick (Update: Reddick has agreed to a multi-year contract with the Eagles)
No. 22: G James Daniels (Update: Daniels has agreed to a multi-year contract with the Steelers)
No. 21: DL Calais Campbell
No. 20: WR Michael Gallup (Update: Gallup has agreed to a new multi-year contract with the Cowboys)
No. 19: LB De'Vondre Campbell (Update: Campbell has agreed to a new multi-year contract with the Packers)
No. 18: EDGE Jadeveon Clowney
No. 17: LB Bobby Wagner
No. 16: EDGE Randy Gregory (Update: Gregory has agreed to a multi-year contract with the Broncos)
No. 15: QB Jameis Winston
No. 14: OT Duane Brown
No. 13: CB Stephon Gilmore
No. 12: C Ryan Jensen (Update: Jensen has agreed to a new multi-year deal with the Buccaneers)
No. 11: WR Odell Beckham Jr.
No. 10: G Brandon Scherff (Update: Scherff agreed to a multi-year deal with the Jaguars)
No. 9: EDGE Emmanuel Ogbah (Update: Ogbah has agreed to a new multi-year contract with the Dolphins)
No. 8: WR Allen Robinson
No. 7: S Marcus Williams (Update: Williams has agreed to a multi-year contract with the Ravens)
No. 6: S Tyrann Mathieu
No. 5: EDGE Chandler Jones (Update: Jones has agreed to a multi-year contract with the Raiders)
No. 4: CB Carlton Davis (Update: Davis has agreed to a new multi-year contract with the Buccaneers)
No. 3: EDGE Von Miller (Update: Miller has agreed to a multi-year contract with the Bills)
No. 2: CB J.C. Jackson (Update: Jackson has agreed to a multi-year contract with the Chargers)
No. 1: OT Terron Armstead
6. S Tyrann Mathieu
"This is my second year making this list without my great friend Chris Wesseling, and I heard his voice so clearly after I initially ranked Mathieu lower. It's hard to put a price on the intelligence, competitiveness and coverage ability Honey Badger brings, but those traits explain how he's set to get the third big, long-term deal of his career, despite being an undersized safety drafted in the third round. Wess was early to see Mathieu's ferocious, versatile style for the transformative force that it was. Like so many people who crossed paths with Wess over the years, Mathieu returned the love."
7. S Marcus Williams
"Note that this is not a ranking of how much money each player will make. I appear to value top safeties more than NFL general managers do, and there are few safeties better and steadier than Williams."
8. WR Allen Robinson
"Was Robinson's decline in 2021 mostly due to his situation? This ranking assumes that to be the case, because he was a borderline top-10 receiver until a discouraging season where it appeared he was playing out the string in Chicago."
9. EDGE Emmanuel Ogbah
"If Ogbah had been drafted No. 1 overall, like Jadeveon Clowney, or played for the Cowboys, like Randy Gregory, this ranking wouldn't be surprising. Ogbah has been producing like a star for years, without the recognition."
10. G Brandon Scherff
"Like a larger version of Kirk Cousins, Scherff is finally going to hit free agency after being slapped with back-to-back franchise tags by Washington. Also like Cousins, I expect him to leave on a massive deal. Injuries are part of the equation (24 missed games in the last five years), but that shouldn't stop teams from competing for the services of a five-time Pro Bowler."
View the players set to become free agents when the new league year begins March 16.
No. 144 Dallis Flowers, CB, Pittsburgh State
WR C.J. Board (UFA) - UPDATE: Signed new contract with Giants
LB Lorenzo Carter (UFA)
DB Keion Crossen (UFA) - UPDATE: Crossen has agreed to a multi-year contract with the Miami Dolphins
OT Korey Cunningham (UFA)
DB Nate Ebner (UFA)
TE Evan Engram (UFA) - UPDATE: Engram has agreed to a contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars
QB Mike Glennon (UFA)
G Will Hernandez (UFA)
DL Austin Johnson (UFA) - UPDATE: Johnson has agreed to a multi-year deal with the Los Angeles Chargers
LS Casey Kreiter (UFA) - UPDATE: Kreiter has reportedly signed a contract to return to the Giants
LB Benardrick McKinney (UFA)
FB Elijhaa Penny (UFA)
S Jabrill Peppers (UFA)
WR Dante Pettis (UFA)
OL Billy Price (UFA)
LB Reggie Ragland (UFA)
WR John Ross (UFA)
DL Danny Shelton (UFA)
OL Matt Skura (UFA)
LB Jaylon Smith (UFA)
OT Nate Solder (UFA)
TE Levine Toilolo (UFA)
FB Cullen Gillaspia (RFA)
DB Joshua Kalu (RFA)
DB Steven Parker (RFA)
QB Jake Fromm (ERFA)
OL Kyle Murphy (ERFA)
DB J.R. Reed (ERFA)
WR David Sills V (ERFA) - UPDATE: Signed new contact with Giants
DB Jarren Williams (ERFA) - UPDATE: Williams has re-signed with the Giants
Flashback: Notable Giants free agent signings
With free agency set to begin this week, let's take a look back at some of the most notable free agent signings in Giants history.
C Bart Oates: Signed by the Giants on August 29, 1985
Oates signed with the Giants after playing three seasons with the Philadelphia/Baltimore Stars of the USFL where he won two USFL championships. He would go on play 140 games with 136 starts over nine seasons with the Giants. Oates was a three-time Pro Bowl center with the Giants and was a member of both the Super Bowl XXI and XXV Championships teams.
QB Kerry Collins: Signed by the Giants on February 19, 1999
Collins joined the Giants after four seasons in the NFL. He played 71 games with 68 starts for the Giants, throwing for 16,875 yards and 81 touchdowns, and led the Giants to an appearance in Super Bowl XXXV. His passing yardage ranks fourth all-time in franchise history, while his 81 touchdowns is the sixth-most among Giants quarterbacks.
C Shaun O'Hara: Signed by the Giants on March 7, 2004
O'Hara came to the Giants in 2004 after four seasons with the Cleveland Browns. Over his seven seasons with Big Blue, O'Hara started all 97 games he played in, including starting all but one game from 2005-2009. The center was part of the franchise's Super Bowl XLII-winning team, and made the Pro Bowl each season from 2008 to 2010. O'Hara was also named Second-Team All-Pro in 2008.
LB Antonio Pierce: Signed by the Giants on March 3, 2005
After four seasons with Washington, Pierce signed with the Giants early in the 2005 offseason. He wound up playing five years with the Giants, starting 69 games, and made the Pro Bowl in 2006. He helped lead the Giants to a win over the Patriots in Super Bowl XLII. Pierce ranks 10th in franchise history in both solo tackles (377) and tackles for loss (34).
OT Kareem McKenzie: Signed by the Giants on March 4, 2005
After starting his career by playing four years with the New York Jets, McKenzie signed with the Giants in 2005 and played the remaining seven years of his career with Big Blue. He started 105 games with the Giants, including four seasons without a missed game, and was a part of the Giants' offensive line that helped win Super Bowls XLII and XLVI.
WR Plaxico Burress: Signed by the Giants on March 17, 2005
Burress played for the Giants for four seasons, coming to Big Blue after five years with the Pittsburgh Steelers. In those four campaigns, the wide receiver registered 244 receptions for 3,681 yards and 33 touchdowns in 57 games (55 starts). His 33 receiving touchdowns rank ninth in Giants history. Burress caught the game-winning touchdown against the Patriots in Super Bowl XLII.
S Antrel Rolle: Signed by the Giants on March 5, 2010
Rolle had established himself as a top safety during his five seasons with the Cardinals prior to signing with the Giants in 2010. He would go on to play five seasons with the Giants, totaling 14 interceptions, five forced fumbles, five fumble recoveries and 18 tackles for loss. His 382 solo tackles ranks ninth in franchise history. In addition to making two Pro Bowls during his time with the Giants, Rolle was also named Second-Team All-Pro twice (2010, 2013) and was a member of the Super Bowl XLVI Championship squad.
View photos of some of the most notable free agent signings in Giants history.
QB Kerry Collins: Signed by the Giants on February 19, 1999
New York Giants quarterback Kerry Collins throws a pass against the Philadelphia Eagles Saturday, Dec. 28, 2002, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Kerry Collins gets set to throw a pass during an NFL playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings Jan. 14, 2001, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants defeated the Vikings 41-0.
New York Giants quarterback Kerry Collins is seen in action during an NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals Oct. 10, 1999, in Glendale, Ariz.
New York Giants quarterback Kerry Collins throws a pass during the third quarter against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2002. Collins threw for 366 yards and four touchdowns during the Giants 44-27 win over the Colts.
New York Giants quarterback Kerry Collins scrambles for a gain December 28, 2002 at the Meadowlands. The Giants defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in overtime 10 - 7. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
New York Giants quarterback Kerry Collins fires a 32-yard touchdown pass to Amani Toomer in the fourth quarter of the Giant's 24-3 win over the Cleveland Browns Sunday, Nov. 5, 2000, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
New York Giants quarterback Kerry Collins throws a pass during the third quarter against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Sept. 22, 2002, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Collins completed 23 of 38 attempts for 282 yards as the Giants beat the Seahawks 9-6. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
LB Antonio Pierce: Signed by the Giants on March 3, 2005
New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce runs an intercepted pass back on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2007, at Giants Stadium. The Giants beat the 49ers, 33-15.
New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce looks to make a tackle against the Oakland Raiders during a NFL football game at Giants Stadium on Sunday October 11, 2009.
Antonio Pierce stands next to Tom Brady during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz.
New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce tackles Denver Broncos tight end Jeb Putzier in the second quarter of their game, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2005, at Giants Stadium.
Linebacker Antonio Pierce #58 of the New York Giants goes after fullback Mack Strong #38 of the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on September 24, 2006 in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the Giants 42-30. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants' Antonio Pierce during an NFL football game against Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday Sept. 27, 2009 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Antonio Pierce #58 of the New York Giants celebrates after making a tackle against the Atlanta Falcons on October 15, 2007 in Atlanta, Ga. The Giants defeated the Falcons 31-10. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
OT Kareem McKenzie: Signed by the Giants on March 4, 2005
New York Giants offensive lineman Kareem McKenzie looks to block during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday October 9th, 2011 at MetLife Stadium.
New York Giants offensive lineman Kareem McKenzie blocks during an NFL football game against the New York Jets on Saturday December 24, 2011 at MetLife Stadium.
New York Giants offensive tackle Kareem McKenzie pass blocks against the Oakland Raiders during a NFL football game at Giants Stadium on Sunday October 11, 2009.
Giants offensive tackle Kareem McKenzie blocks at the line of scrimmage against the Seattle Seahawks at Giants Stadium on October 5, 2008. The Giants defeated the Seahawks 44-6.
GREEN BAY, WI - JANUARY 20: Tackle Kareem McKenzie #67 of the New York Giants blocks against the Green Bay Packers during the NFC Championship Game at Lambeau Field on January 20, 2008 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Giants defeated the Packers 23-20 in overtime.(AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
New York Giants offensive tackle Kareem McKenzie (67) blocks during the NFL wildcard playoff football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday January 8, 2012 in East Rutherford, NJ. The Giants won the game 24-2. (AP Photo/Paul Jasienski)
New York Giants tackle Kareem McKenzie (67) blocks during the NFL week 2 football game against the St. Louis Rams on Monday, September 19, 2011 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 28-16. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
C Shaun O'Hara: Signed by the Giants on March 7, 2004
Giants center Shaun O'Hara runs against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium.
Giants center Shaun O'Hara blocks against the Packers during the NFC Championship Game at Lambeau Field on January 20, 2008. The Giants defeated the Packers 23-20 in overtime.
Giants center Shaun O'Hara gets ready to snap the football at the line of scrimmage against the 49ers at Giants Stadium on October 21, 2007. The Giants defeated the 49ers 33-15.
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10), right, celebrates a touchdown pass with New York Giants center Shaun O'Hara (60) in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Giants center Shaun O'Hara calls out blocking assignments against the Atlanta Falcons on October 15, 2007 in Atlanta, Ga. The Giants defeated the Falcons 31-10.
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) follows corner Shaun O'Hara (60) during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday Sept. 27, 2009, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
GLENDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 3: Plaxico Burress #17 of the New York Giants celebrates with teammate Shaun O'Hara #60 against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XLII at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 3, 2008 in Glendale, AZ. The Giants defeated the Patriots 17-14. (AP Photo/Tom Hauck)
WR Plaxico Burress: Signed by the Giants on March 17, 2005
Giants WR Plaxico Burress scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter during the Super Bowl XLII football game against the New England Patriots at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz.
Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress pulls in a 50-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter of their football game against the Cowboys in Irving, Texas, Monday, Oct. 23, 2006.
New York Giants receiver Plaxico Burress (17) celebrates after scoring the winning touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Giants' 17-14 win over the New England Patriots during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
Giants WR Plaxico Burress runs for a 31-yard pass completion in the fourth quarter of a football game, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007, in Philadelphia. The Giants won 16-13.
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Ike Taylor (24) closes in as New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress (17) turns upfield after making a reception during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008, in Pittsburgh. New York won 21-14.(AP Photo/Don Wright)
New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress pulls down a touchdown pass in the first quarter as Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Lito Sheppard looks on during the NFL wild card football game in Philadelphia Sunday, Jan. 7, 2007. (AP Photo/George Widman)
Giants WR Plaxico Burress is pushed out of bounds after a catch against the Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 10, 2006.
S Antrel Rolle: Signed by the Giants on March 5, 2010
Giants safety Antrel Rolle runs in pursuit during an NFL game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, November 9, 2014.
Giants safety Antrel Rolle reacts during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Oct. 6, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J.
GREEN BAY, WI - JANUARY 15: Antrel Rolle #26 of the New York Giants walks runs with the football against the Green Bay Packers during their NFC Divisional playoff game at Lambeau Field on January 15, 2012 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Giants defeated the Packers 37-20. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
Giants S Antrel Rolle recovers the ball in the first half of an NFL football game against the Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014, in Seattle.
Giants safety Antrel Rolle lines up during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday November 20, 2011 at MetLife Stadium.
New York Giants strong safety Antrel Rolle (26) runs the ball after an interception during an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins at FedEx Field on Thursday, September 25, 2014 in Landover, Maryland. New York won 45-14. (AP Photo/Aaron M. Sprecher)
New York Giants strong safety Antrel Rolle (26) intercepts a pass intended for Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles (43) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
C Bart Oates: Signed by the Giants on August 29, 1985
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) calls signals under center Bart Oates (65) during a 17 - 10 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in the 1993 NFC Wild Card Playoff Game on Jan. 9, 1994 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) gets set to take the snap from Giants center Bart Oates (65) during the NFL football game against the St. Louis Cardinals on December 14, 1986 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 27-7. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) calls signals under center Bart Oates (65) during a 21 - 0 loss to the Chicago Bears in the 1985 NFC Divisional Playoff Game on Jan. 5, 1986 at Soldier Field in Chicago. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
NFC center Bart Oates (65) of the New York Giants sets to snap the football during the NFC's 21-15 victory over the AFC in the 1992 NFL Pro Bowl played on February 2, 1992 at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
Great Investments: Best free agent signings in Giants history
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