TRENDING NEWS: The New York Giants contracts, they should contemplate terminating in the 2024 offseason.

The New York Giants approach the NFL offseason with a reasonable salary cap situation, holding an estimated $27.7 million in cap space according to Spotrac. However, to further enhance their financial flexibility, the team may need to part ways with certain contracts.

Having committed $160 million to Daniel Jones in the previous offseason, the Giants are now mindful of their spending and must seek value in the market due to their current salary cap constraints. While the team may aspire to sign impactful free agents, cutting significant contracts could be a strategic move.

Considering the need to address the offensive line’s performance—highlighted by the 85 sacks suffered by Giants quarterbacks in 2023—there’s a potential focus on restructuring the team’s offensive front. Evan Neal, the No. 7 overall pick in 2022, could be a candidate for contract discussions given his underwhelming performance.

Protecting Jones remains a priority, and a reshaping of the offensive line could be essential for the Giants’ resurgence. Darius Slayton, despite a career-best season in receiving yards, might face considerations for a potential cut to make way for a more dynamic offense. This could involve signing a top free-agent wide receiver or utilizing a high draft pick on promising talents like Rome Odunze or Malik Nabers.

The decision to potentially part ways with Slayton, with a manageable dead salary cap hit of $1.7 million, may align with the Giants’ pursuit of a more youthful and dynamic receiving corps alongside veteran tight end Darren Waller.

Another avenue for creating cap space is reassessing the contract of Graham Gano, who currently ranks as the eighth highest-paid player on the roster. Gano’s performance, going 11-for-17 on field goals in just eight games in 2024, coupled with his $7.2 million cap hit, could prompt the Giants to explore younger and more cost-effective options at the kicker position.

In summary, while cutting contracts of key contributors may seem like a step backward, the Giants are strategically evaluating their roster to maximize cap space and address pressing needs for a successful offseason.