NY Giants news: New York signs another defensive tackle
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Key Points:
- The New York Giants have signed veteran defensive tackle Leki Fotu to a one-year contract, following an earlier deal with 11-year veteran Shelby Harris.
- Fotu, a 27-year-old fourth-round draft pick from 2020, has played for the Arizona Cardinals, New York Jets, Las Vegas Raiders, and Houston Texans, with 26 starts in 66 career games.
- Known primarily as a run defender, Fotu has recorded 4.5 career sacks and played 193 snaps across eight games last season, with a career-high 499 snaps in 2022.
- Neither Fotu nor Harris are true nose tackles; the Giants drafted Bobby Jamison-Travis in the sixth round but do not expect him to immediately replace Dexter Lawrence.
- The Giants are also pursuing veteran free agent nose tackle D.J. Reader but face competition for the 31-year-old's services.
