Leonard Williams #99 of the New York Giants reacts after sacking Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first half at MetLife Stadium on Nov. 2 in East Rutherford, N.J. Credit: Getty Images/Sarah Stier
The Giants appear close to signing Leonard Williams to a long-term contract based on their intention of using a franchise tag that would financially cripple the organization a week from now.
The team is intent on not losing Williams to free agency, so much so that it may use the tag for the second straight year to keep the defensive lineman who had 11.