The New York Giants enter free agency with questions at their safety position. Xavier McKinney is set to be a free agent one year after the Giants opted to allow Julian Love to leave for a seemingly modest two-year $12-million contract with the Seattle Seahawks. McKinney’s presence would be more than welcomed in Shane Bowen’s defense that features three safety looks and two-read coverages that puts emphasis on intelligent safety play.
Jason Pinnock had a solid season in 2023, starting opposite of McKinney, and Dane Belton flashed down the stretch of the season. The only other safety on the roster was 2023 seventh-round pick Gervarrius Owens, who failed to record a defensive snap throughout the season.