One of the most intriguing additions to the NFL has been the introduction of futures contracts. For those unfamiliar, future contracts enable teams to claim the rights to player who they believe will be able to contribute during the upcoming season.
The New York Giants have taken advantage of this opportunity by acquiring a player who could be of aid to the 2017 postseason efforts.
New York is coming off of an 11-5 season and the first postseason appearance since 2011. It was a sensational rebound from four consecutive seasons of mediocrity and a general inability to win the necessary games to reach the playoffs.