Benardrick McKinney is another of the brigade of veteran inside linebackers the New York Giants brought in during the 2021 season. Should he be given a chance to return in 2022?
Details
Age: 29
Position: Inside linebacker
2021 salary cap hit: $377,778
Making the case
McKinney was signed to the Giants’ practice squad in mid-October after reserve linebacker Justin Hilliard was placed on injured reserve. McKinney ended up appearing in 11 games for the Giants with three starts, finishing with 29 tackles.
McKinney was mostly a sub-package player for the Giants, playing 20 or more snaps from Week 8 to Week 15.