Trending Now - Giants Strengthen Roster With Fresh Signings and Familiar Faces
WHO:
New York Giants, Sam Roberts, New England Patriots, Carolina Panthers, Atlanta Falcons
WHAT:
The New York Giants have signed defensive lineman Sam Roberts.
Sam Roberts was originally a sixth-round draft pick by New England in 2022.
Roberts has played in 20 games (two starts) for the Patriots (2022-2023), Panthers (2024), and Falcons (2025).
Roberts' career statistics include 26 tackles, two quarterback hits, and one sack.
Roberts, 6 feet 5 inches tall and weighing 300 pounds, appeared in five games during the 2025 season and made one start before being placed on injured reserve due to ankle and knee injuries.
In college, Roberts won the 2021 Cliff Harris Award, which honors the nation's small college defensive player of the year.
In his final college season, Roberts recorded 18 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks.
WHERE:
The signing took place in New York, where the New York Giants are based.
WHEN:
The New York Giants have the fifth pick in the upcoming NFL Draft, scheduled for April 27th, 2026.
The episode of "The Pat McAfee Show" featuring Adam Schefter aired on March 23rd, 2026.
The signing of Sam Roberts occurred in March 2026.
Roberts was drafted in 2022 and has played in the NFL from 2022 to 2025.
WHY:
The Giants are addressing a glaring need in their roster, specifically to improve the NFL's worst rushing defense.
HOW:
The Giants signed Roberts as a strategic move to bolster their defensive line.
(UPDATED March 24, 2026 04:12 UTC)
The New York Giants are gearing up for the upcoming NFL Draft, where they hold the fifth pick. This highly anticipated event is set to take place on April 27, 2026. Fans are eager to see how this pick will shape the future of the team.
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(UPDATED March 24, 2026 01:44 UTC)
Yesterday, "The Pat McAfee Show" aired an episode featuring sports insider Adam Schefter. The show went live at 1:44 AM UTC. Fans tuned in to hear Schefter's insights and updates from the world of sports.
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(UPDATED March 23, 2026 21:37 UTC)
The New York Giants have signed defensive lineman Sam Roberts in a strategic move to strengthen their roster, particularly to improve their rushing defense, which was ranked the worst in the NFL. Roberts, who stands 6 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 300 pounds, was originally a sixth-round draft pick by the New England Patriots in 2022 and has played in 20 games over his career with the Patriots, Panthers, and Falcons. In college, he earned the 2021 Cliff Harris Award for being the nation's top small college defensive player, finishing his final season with impressive stats that included 18 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks.