From the beginning of the 2020 season to the end, the edge position underwent a complete transformation for the New York Giants.
Lorenzo Carter and Oshane Ximines were lost to injuries. Markus Golden was traded. Kyler Fackrell missed time toward the end of the year due to injury.
By season’s end, Jabaal Sheard, Carter Coughlin, Cam Brown, Niko Lalos and even inside linebackers David Mayo and Tae Crowder were finding snaps on the edge.
The Giants received adequate play overall, but it’s apparent the defense would really benefit from the addition of a truly dynamic edge defender.