The New York Giants and former Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman A’Shawn Robinson had mutual interest when Robinson visited East Rutherford in March. The courtship took a while as New York attempted to identify a plan for their precarious cap situation.
The Giants desperately needed to upgrade their run defense from last season. The additions of linebacker Bobby Okereke and defensive lineman Rakeem Nunez-Roches, as well as Robinson’s presence, should drastically help Wink Martindale’s defense up front.
The Giants' rush defense ranked 30th in EPA per play (Expected Points Added) and 31st in yards per attempt.