NY Giants release LB David Mayo in move to create cap space?

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 06: David Mayo #55 of the New York Giants looks on before their game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on December 06, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

The NY Giants are beginning their roster purge.

After just releasing Golden Tate, Ian Rapoport has reported that David Mayo will be released as well.

David Mayo had a forgettable, two-year stint in New York. He spent most of his time as a backup or part-time starting linebacker for the Giants over the past two seasons.

Mayo had signed a 3-year $8.4 million deal with the Giants before the 2020 season. It was a questionable move at the time for a player who hadn’t seemed…