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New York Giants: Three free safeties New York should consider signing

By Mike Esposito

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 27: Eric Reid #35 of the San Francisco 49ers kneels during the National Anthem before the preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings on August 27, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the 49ers 32-31. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 27: Eric Reid #35 of the San Francisco 49ers kneels during the National Anthem before the preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings on August 27, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the 49ers 32-31. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /
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CARSON, CA – DECEMBER 31: Tre Boston (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
CARSON, CA – DECEMBER 31: Tre Boston (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

Tre Boston

Tre Boston was probably one of the most under-the-radar feel-good stories of the 2017 season. After spending the first three years of his career as a reserve safety for the Carolina Panthers, the UNC product was unfortunately waived before the 2017 season.

After just two weeks on the market, Boston signed a one-year, veteran minimum deal with the Los Angeles Chargers and he absolutely flourished in his new home. In his first season as a starter, the four-year veteran more than doubled his career interception total, recorded career-highs in passes defended (8) and tackles (79).

Safeties with that kind of production are usually in high demand on the free agent market, but Boston is still without a home for one reason and one reason alone: He’s just a one-year wonder. However, that could play to the Giants’ advantage.

A contract between PFF’s 30th-best safety and New York would be mutually beneficial for both sides. Signing Boston to a team-friendly one-year contract would provide a big upgrade to a Giants team that still thinks they can win now.

Boston, on the other hand, will get another year to prove he’s worthy of a big contract, which he could get from New York when you consider the amount of cap room the team will have in 2019.

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