For that to happen, there have to be a number of factors that come into play. What is not for discussion is the fact that the New York Giants signed Ellison to a four-year, $18 million contract in March. According to Spotrac, $8 million is guaranteed.
This looks like a typical contract for general manager Jerry Reese for two reasons. 1. Reese loves to backload contracts. This one is worth $12 million in its final two seasons (2019, 2020). 2. He also is very generous with role players (see Harris, Dwayne or Vereen, Shane).
Surely, there was a discussion between Reese and head coach Ben McAdoo about getting some tight end help.