The New York Giants have the same edge defenders they had during the 2022 season, despite having expiring contracts on the books. Both Jihad Ward and Oshane Ximines were re-signed as free agents.
Kayvon Thibodeaux, Azeez Ojulari, Elerson Smith, and Tomon Fox were all on their rookie contracts, with Thibodeaux and Fox as rookies. Ojulari and Smith battled through injuries all season, resulting in valuable playing time for Ward (740 defensive snaps) and Ximines (529).
Ward and Ximines had specific roles in the Giants’ simulated pressure and fire-zone package that led to both players dropping to certain zone areas of the field.