The New York Giants had arguably the worst linebackers in the NFL last season. The position was one of turbulence. Promising sixth-round pick Darrian Beavers tore his ACL in the preseason after an impressive training camp that would have likely resulted in a starting nod.
The likes of Austin Calitro and Tae Crowder started for Big Blue in Week 1, but neither proved reliable and were both waived before the end of the year. Carter Coughlin and Cam Brown were both special teams players who played a collective nine snaps on defense.
New York signed Jaylon Smith in September, and he became the primary linebacker in his second stint with the team.