On Tuesday, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported the Giants were expected to place their lone franchise tag on Leonard Williams. It was initially believed Williams was unlikely to play on the franchise tag in 2021 and that the tool was used as a placeholder for an eventual long-term deal, something either side reportedly desires.
However, general manager Dave Gettleman spoke to the media Tuesday afternoon and didn’t exactly close the door on Williams playing on the tag in 2021. He also noted the organization had yet to decide whether it would place the tag on Williams.