The New York Giants’ pass defense was middle of the pack last season, ranking 16th in receptions, 20th in targets, 19th in yards, 11th in touchdowns, 5th in interceptions, and 18th in passing first downs.
New York has a few free-agent cornerbacks this offseason. Adoree’ Jackson is still a free agent, and the team re-signed their backup cornerback.
The New York Giants re-signed their backup cornerback.New York Giants, Darnay Holmes
According to Jeremy Fowler, New York signed Darnay Holmes to a one-year deal.
The New York Giants drafted Darnay Holmes in 2020.
The New York Giants drafted Darnay Holmes in 2020.New York Giants, Darnay Holmes
New York drafted Holmes in the 4th round, 110th overall of the 2020 NFL Draft.
Holmes saw an extended role in his rookie season, playing in 12 games, starting five, and had 30 tackles, 0.5 sacks, one interception, five pass deflections, and one fumble recovery in 442 snaps. He allowed 33 receptions on 44 targets for 323 yards and an 85.7 passer rating. He missed four games because of a neck and knee injury.
Holmes saw less playing time in his second season, playing in 11 games, starting four, and had 29 tackles, one interception, and two pass deflections in 281 snaps. He allowed 22 receptions on 33 targets for 213 yards and a 71.9 passer rating. He suffered a fractured rib in Week 12 and missed the rest of the season.
Holmes saw the most amount of playing time in his third season, playing in 15 games, starting twice, and had 38 tackles, two for a loss, eight pass deflections, and one forced fumble in 572 snaps. He allowed 41 receptions on 67 targets for 435 yards, one touchdown, and an 85.1 passer rating.
Holmes took a pay cut and saw the least amount of playing time in his fourth season, playing in 16 games and had 18 tackles, one for a loss, two interceptions, three pass deflections, and one forced fumble in 123 snaps. He allowed 12 receptions on 16 targets for 152 yards and a 64.6 passer rating.Ezoic
Who are the three projected starting cornerbacks next season?New York Giants, Deonte Banks
Depending on what the New York Giants do for the remainder of free agency and the draft, their three starting cornerbacks for next season will likely be Nick McCloud, Deonte Banks, and Cor’Dale Flott.
Will Darnay Holmes secure a starting position next season?
