The rest of Leonard Williams’ NFL career began Monday night at MetLife Stadium, which also happens to be the place where it began.
A week ago, the fifth-year defensive lineman was acquired by the Giants from the Jets via a trade for a third-round pick in the 2020 draft and a conditional 2021 fifth-rounder that becomes a fourth-rounder if the Giants sign him prior to free agency.
And, for Monday night’s rematch with the Cowboys, the Giants were hoping for an immediate impact from Williams, who was more of a consistent, high-effort player than a game-changer in his four-plus seasons with the Jets.