The Giants are thin at linebacker and Munson could present a cheaper alternative to injury-plagued veteran J.T. Thomas, who has a $4 million cap hit. Special teams play will be the deciding factor for the linebackers at the bottom of the depth chart, so Munson will need to perform better than players like Mark Herzlich and Deontae Skinner in the preseason to earn a roster spot.
The Giants' thin linebacker depth chart should keep Munson in contention for a roster spot. If he performs well in the preseason his status will likely be determined by how willing the Giants are to part with a veteran linebacker.