He’s not a star by any means, but Markus Golden at least provided the New York Giants with some sort of production in the pass-rushing department last year. On a cheap, one-year deal, Golden notched 10 sacks, becoming the first Giants linebacker to hit a double-digit mark in that category since Lawrence Taylor recorded 10.5 sacks in 1990.
The veteran explored free agency this offseason, but with no teams willing to match his asking price, Big Blue placed the unrestricted free agent tender on him. This will make him a Giant for the upcoming season unless he signs elsewhere by either July 22 or the day NFL training camps open, and according to Ralph Vacchiano of SNY, another year with Golden in East Rutherford seems likely.