The Giants have stocked up on middle linebackers. So, where does Brinkley fit?
Jasper Brinkley was a player the New York Giants never planned on having last season, but who ended up being a nice veteran addition at middle linebacker, a position of need. Let's look at what Brinkley did for the giants last season and what his role might be in 2016 as we continue to profile the players who will make up the team's 90-man roster when training camp begins.
2015 Season in Review
Needing depth with the fragile Jon Beason once again battling an injury and with undrafted rookie Uani 'Unga as his only backup the Giants signed Brinkley, cut by the Dallas Cowboys, just days before the 2015 season opener against Dallas.