Giants News Regarding Victor Cruz and Rashad Jennings

Giants News Regarding Victor Cruz and Rashad Jennings

Dan Ward

The Giants organization released two big name players today in running back Rashad Jennings and wide receiver Victor Cruz. As a result of these moves the Giants have saved about $10 million. The money will most likely be used to re-sign defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul, defensive tackle Jonathan Hankins, and Cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. Another option for the Giants would be to sign a new offensive lineman to replace Ereck Flowers or big name receiver Alshon Jeffery.

In Rashad Jennings’s 3-year stint with the Giants, he never had a 1,000-yard season and only averaged 3.3 yards per carry last season. As a result, the Giants opted to release him, as there was an obvious need for a new running back in New York. Rashad Jennings’s release saved the giants 2.5 million dollars to spend on this year’s free agency.

Meanwhile, in Victor Cruz’s 7-years with the organization, he had 2 1000-yard seasons, 1 ten-touchdown season, and 1 pro-bowl appearance in 2012. His career took a break after he suffered a torn patella tendon against the Eagles in 2014. Cruz also helped the Giants win a super bowl in the 2011-2012 NFL season. He is a player that will surely be missed following his 7-year career with the Giants.