New York Giants: Landon Collins set to leave, G-Men options
By Ed Stein
Collins options
There is still a week to go before Collins can sign with anyone. Around the league, people are surprised that the New York Giants would let him leave for nothing. First, they have an option to place a franchise tag on Collins. He would play one season at a salary that is an average of three highest-paid players at his position. That amount would be approximately $11.5M.
Collins was all around accepting that before telling the team that he didn’t want to be “franchised.” He said if franchise tagged, he would hold out until the beginning of training camp. Since he can’t participate in most drills due to his surgery recovery, it’s a moot point anyway. Earlier Tuesday, he got his wish the Giants let him know that they wouldn’t be making their franchise player.
The #Giants have now informed S Landon Collins that he won’t be franchise tagged, putting a top player on the free agent market, sources say.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 5, 2019
Collins had a classy response to the situation.
relationships I have built in the building and in my community. Now on to the next chapter.... pic.twitter.com/nc9rhcqLKm
— LANDON COLLINS (@TheHumble_21) March 5, 2019
It’s unlikely the sides come to a solution on a new contract. There has been no movement with the Giants and Collins’ representatives. If any progress had been made, they wouldn’t be at this point. Big Blue, however, still has one more card to play, but it is very risky. They can still place a “Transition Tag” on Collins.
Under this designation, the New York Giants would have the right of first refusal. If Collins signs a contract with another team, the G-Men would have seven days to match the contract. If they decline to match, they get no compensation. Additionally, they lose their option to use the Transition Tag again this year.