The Giants this offseason will be a lot like a bodybuilder strengthening their core, their body’s center and foundation, to support and tie together the rest. A lot of information out of Indianapolis falls into this roster philosophy.
Harbaugh stressed the need to stop the run on defense several times in Indianapolis. His Baltimore Ravens always invested big-time assets in inside linebackers, most recently acquiring Roquan Smith from the Chicago Bears in Oct. 2022 for a second-round pick, fifth-round pick and a player. And The Athletic is reporting that the Giants are expected to cut Bobby Okereke to save $9 million against the cap. So Sonny Styles’ increasing ties to the team with the No. 5 overall pick isn’t just about the Ohio State product’s impressive NFL Combine. It’s about Harbaugh’s roster philosophy and emphasis potentially matching with a dynamic player at that position.