Giants signing veteran CB Leonard Johnson, source says

The New York Giants are signing veteran cornerback Leonard Johnson, a source told ESPN.

Johnson, 28, started seven games last season for the Buffalo Bills. He previously spent time with current Giants general manager Dave Gettleman in Carolina.

Johnson was part of a workout Friday that included former Pro Bowl cornerback Alterraun Verner, sources told ESPN. The Giants were looking to add depth at the position after losing rookie Sam Beal for the season. They also had a tryout for cornerbacks last week that included former Panther Zack Sanchez.

Beal injured his shoulder in his first practice with the Giants after being selected in the third round of the supplemental draft last month. He was…