The New York Giants, as of late, have had to make like JAY-Z and utilize an “On to the Next One” mentality in regards to the cornerback position. DeAndre Baker was initially supposed to start alongside free-agent acquisition James Bradberry, but his trip to the commissioner’s exempt list essentially concluded any hope of that possibility. Sam Beal was then going to be the next likely choice until he decided to opt-out of the upcoming season amid the lingering COVID-19 pandemic.
Finally, free agent Ross Cockrell could’ve been an option and the Giants were actually expected to sign him.