EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (CBSNewYork/AP) — A person with direct knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press that the New York Giants have declined to pick up the fifth-year option of offensive tackle Ereck Flowers’ contract.
The Giants would have been on the hook for $12.5 million in 2019 had the Giants exercised the option on the deal Flowers signed as the ninth pick overall in the 2015 draft.
The person spoke to The AP on the condition of anonymity because the team has not announced the move.
NFL.com was the first to report the decision.