When the New York Giants lost Pro Bowl safety Landon Collins to free agency, putting the pieces together in the defensive backfield became a huge priority. That’s when Big Blue was able to get safety Jabrill Peppers from the Cleveland Browns through the Odell Beckham Jr. trade. Furthermore, the signing of veteran safety Antoine Bethea added depth to the unit.
The latter was able to sit down with Steve Serby of the New York Post and make it known how he embraces his role as the “underdog.