New York Giants are No. 2 in defensive spending
New York Giants are No. 2 in defensive spending highlights a substantial offseason shift as the team prioritizes defense under new coach John Harbaugh and GM Joe Schoen. After trading Dexter Lawrence for cap relief and a top-10 2026 draft pick, the Giants redirected funds toward defense, signing Tremaine Edmunds and adding Arvell Reese, Colton Hood, Bobby Jamison-Travis, and Jack Kelly, alongside veterans such as D.J. Reader and Shelby Harris. The defensive-expenditure tally now stands at $154.8 million, second only to the Steelers’ $162.3 million. Four of the top five paid players are on defense, with Paulson Adebo, Brian Burns, Jevon Holland, and Kayvon Thibodeaux leading; the sole offensive top earner is Darius Slayton. The 2027 defensive cap is projected at $123.9 million, 12th overall, signaling continued reshaping ahead of extensions and further signings.
