Logan Ryan received $ 31 million in Merry Christmas from the Giants.
Ryan announced on Twitter that he was signing a three-year extension on Christmas morning, and the deal is worth $ 31 million with $ 20 million guaranteed, as first reported by NFL Network.
After a disappointing spin by the free agency last off-season, Ryan, 29, didn’t even have to retest the waters. He settled for a one-year, $ 5 million, below market value contract just before the regular season after failing to sign training camp.
But patience turned out to be the right move.
The New Jersey and Rutgers product became indispensable in the perfect situation, switching from cornerback – where he played four seasons for the New England Patriots and three for the Tennessee Titans – to safety. Months of negotiations with the Giants dragged on after Ryan switched agents and Giants rookie second round pick Xavier McKinney underwent foot surgery.
Ryan, who had a previous relationship with New England coach Joe Judge, quickly established himself as the vocal leader of a defense with other more expensive additions to free agents (Blake Martinez and James Bradberry) and a franchise face that ownership can trust. in the spotlight. He has three forced fumbles and one interception as Pro Football Focus’ No. 34 ranked safety.
When asked recently if he would like to sign again, Ryan said, ‘Absolutely. I was made of Jersey. It has been a blessing for me to be here. Many things had to be done for me personally in free service to address this situation. I feel like I’m in the right place at the right time. “
Ryan’s $ 20 Million Guaranteed is the ninth most protections, according to overthecap.com. The contract is similarly to the deal he made with the Titans as a free agent in 2017 (three years, $ 30 million).
So the Giants will continue with the versatility of rotating protections Jabrill Peppers (signed through 2021), Ryan and McKinney through the slot, the box and the deep end of the field. The secondary was key to the Giants’ overwhelming defense, guided by Ryan’s ability to empower coordinator Patrick Graham to creatively disguise pre-snap looks.
The contract could also be a sign of safety for Dave Gettleman as it would be an NFL malpractice for a general manager in danger of being fired for making long-term decisions on free agents two weeks before the end of the season.
Gettleman started the season in the hot seat, and the Giants’ four-game winning streak after a 1-7 start enabled them to play meaningful games in December, fulfilling John Mara’s stated season goal. Assistant General Manager Kevin Abrams is closely involved in managing the salary ceiling and negotiating contracts.
How will Ryan’s contract affect the rest of the off season?
The Giants are expected to have about $ 10.8 million in space if the COVID-19-hit NFL salary cap drops to $ 176 million per team. Defensive linemen Leonard Williams and Dalvin Tomlinson will be looking for big multi-year contracts, and the Giants urgently need wide receiver and pass-rusher upgrades.