Giants, Canty agree to terms
The New York Giants have signed Chris Canty to a 6-year, $42 million contract. Canty played DE in the 3-4 scheme for the Cowboys, but will play both DT and DE for the Giants.
In addition, the Giants have signed DT Rocky Bernard, who played for the Seahawks since 2002.
Several teams were interested in Canty including the Seahawks, Packers, 49ers and Titans. The 4th-round draft pick out of Virginia has 10 career sacks in his 4-year career.
In addition, the Giants have signed DT Rocky Bernard, who played for the Seahawks since 2002.
“Chris is an athletic, big man who can play anywhere in our front,” [Giants GM Jerry] Reese said. “He gives us a lot of flexibility in that respect. Our defensive line did a very good job last year, but without Osi and Stray, we seemed to get worn down late in the season and we weren’t able to generate the kind of pass rush that we’re accustomed to. Hopefully with the addition of Rocky and Chris, and with Osi coming back, that won’t happen again.”The Giants are stacked at D-Line including Canty, Bernard, Osi Umyeniora, Fred Robbins, Barry Cofield, Jay Alford, Justin Tuck, Mathias Kiwanuka and Dave Tollefson. Robbins, who will be 32 this month, could be the odd-man out.
Several teams were interested in Canty including the Seahawks, Packers, 49ers and Titans. The 4th-round draft pick out of Virginia has 10 career sacks in his 4-year career.
