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New York Giants: 5 Free Agent Replacements for Victor Cruz

By Nick Ziegler

Oct 23, 2016; London, United Kingdom; New York Giants receiver Victor Cruz (80) carries the ball on a 25-yard reception against the Los Angeles Rams during game 16 of the NFL International Series at Twickenham Statdium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 2016; London, United Kingdom; New York Giants receiver Victor Cruz (80) carries the ball on a 25-yard reception against the Los Angeles Rams during game 16 of the NFL International Series at Twickenham Statdium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 11, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Anquan Boldin (80) runs after a catch during the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bears at Ford Field. Lions win 20-17. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /

2.) Anquan Boldin

At the age of 36, wide receiver Anquan Boldin is still able to do his thing at wide receiver. In his early years with the Arizona Cardinals, Boldin was one of the best wide receivers in the NFL. In five of his seven seasons with the Cardinals, Boldin was able to total over 1,000 receiving yards. Even though he might have been overshadowed by Larry Fitzgerald, Boldin was still a great wide receiver.

Since leaving the Cardinals, Boldin has still played at a very high level. With both the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers, Boldin was able to contribute as one of the top options in the offense.

Last season, Boldin had a really solid season for the Lions. On a playoff team, he was able to total 67 receptions, 584 receiving yards, and eight receiving touchdowns. Matthew Stafford certainly liked having Boldin to throw the ball to on third downs, and in critical spots to help the team win.

At 36, the possibility of Boldin hanging up his cleats is there. However, he would likely want to play for a team with a chance to win in 2017. The Giants will certainly be one of those team, which could interest him.

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