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Giants poach Damon Harrison from Jets for $46M

It is a good thing the Giants dove into NFL free agency with the most money they’ve ever had under the salary cap. They will need a huge chunk of it if they are to secure the object of their desires: Dolphins defensive end Olivier Vernon.

The Giants are in serious purchasing mood, throwing money around to fix their terrible defense. They agreed to terms Wednesday with Damon “Snacks’’ Harrison, according to a source. The massive former Jets defensive tackle is a premier run-stopper.

NFL Network reported Harrison’s contract is for five years and $46.25 million ($9.