Trending Now - Giants Evaluate Released Players Amid Cost Concerns

WHO:

New York Giants

Joe Schoen, Giants’ pro scouting department

Tremaine Edmunds, linebacker, Chicago Bears

Akeem Davis-Gaither, linebacker, Arizona Cardinals

Darnell Mooney, wide receiver, Atlanta Falcons

Alec Ingold, fullback, Miami Dolphins

Mekhi Becton, offensive lineman, Philadelphia Eagles and Los Angeles Chargers

Tyler Linderbaum, center, Baltimore Ravens

Kenneth Walker III, running back, Seattle Seahawks

Jamel Dean, cornerback, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

WHAT:

The Giants released Bobby Okereke and James Hudson to open up cap space.

Tremaine Edmunds was released by the Chicago Bears to free up $15 million in salary cap space.

Darnell Mooney caught 32 passes for 443 yards and one touchdown in 2025.

Mooney saved the Atlanta Falcons $7.42 million against the 2026 salary cap.

Alec Ingold was released by the Miami Dolphins.

Mekhi Becton allowed 39 pressures and three sacks in the 2025 season.

Tyler Linderbaum is a three-time Pro Bowler and the top-ranked pending free agent.

Creed Humphrey signed a four-year, $72 million contract with over $50 million in guarantees in 2024.

Jamel Dean intercepted a career-high three passes in 14 games last season.

WHERE:

New York (Giants)

Chicago (Bears)

Arizona (Cardinals)

Atlanta (Falcons)

Miami (Dolphins)

Philadelphia (Eagles)

Los Angeles (Chargers)

Baltimore (Ravens)

Seattle (Seahawks)

Tampa Bay (Buccaneers)

WHEN:

The unofficial start of free agency is on March 13th, 2026.

Tremaine Edmunds played 959 snaps in 2025.

Darnell Mooney's injury-plagued season was in 2025.

The Giants kept veteran Devin Singletary around for a pay cut on March 5th, 2026.

WHY:

The Giants released players to create cap space for potential free agency signings.

Tremaine Edmunds became expendable due to the emergence of other linebackers on the Bears’ roster and the team’s cap constraints.

Darnell Mooney was released as a cap casualty due to an overhaul in the Falcons' front office and coaching staff.

HOW:

The Giants are evaluating released players for potential signings as free agency approaches.

(UPDATED March 9, 2026 19:18 UTC)

In a significant move to create cap space ahead of free agency, the New York Giants have released Bobby Okereke and James Hudson, while the Chicago Bears have let go of linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, who was a key player last season. The Atlanta Falcons also made headlines by releasing Darnell Mooney, who caught 32 passes for 443 yards and one touchdown in 2025, as part of a broader overhaul in their front office and coaching staff. As the unofficial start of free agency approaches on March 13, the Giants are actively evaluating released players for potential signings.