Leonard Williams #99 of the New York Giants (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
If the NY Giants are unable to reach a long-term agreement with Leonard Williams before the burgeoning defensive lineman becomes an unrestricted free agent for the first time, the organization has the option to use the franchise tag for the second consecutive offseason to keep him in East Rutherford. It would be a cost prohibitive decision to make.
The NY Giants’ plan for Williams last offseason, from the moment he was acquired from the Jets in Week 8 of the 2019 season, sources say, was to use the franchise tag so long as he didn’t disappoint in his eight game audition.