Las Vegas Raiders running back Devontae Booker (Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports)
The NY Giants made the someone quizzical decision Monday, signing veteran running back Devontae Booker on the first day of the NFL’s legal tampering period, ahead of NFL free agency officially opening.
Booker will likely pair with Saquon Barkley as depth in the backfield and as an insurance policy for how Barkley returns from a torn ACL that ended his season in Week 2 of the 2020 campaign. However, for an organization with limited resources, it is fair to wonder if a backup running back is the best use of $6 million over two seasons.