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Giants’ Leonard Williams eyes contract extension beyond 2023

There’s no doubt that star interior defender Leonard Williams is a highly valuable asset to the New York Giants. However, he is also one of the highest-paid players in the NFL, commanding a cap hit of $32.26 million in the upcoming season.

While a potential release could save the Giants $12 million, finding a replacement for Williams’ prowess as a dominant pass rusher and premium run defender might be a difficult task.

Leonard Williams’ Reliability and Performance

Despite the challenges presented by a neck injury, which limited his playtime to a career-low 12 games last season, Williams has shown remarkable reliability.