The New York Giants entered the offseason thin at linebacker and things only got worse following the loss of veteran Jarrad Davis.
While they did add the talented Bobby Okereke, their remaining depth is lacking. Currently, they are slated to rely on second-year linebackers Micah McFadden and Darrian Beavers, who is returning from a torn ACL.
The names behind McFadden and Beavers inspire little confidence.
But there is a potential solution out there and the Giants apparently intend to explore it. Josina Anderson of CBS Sports reports that the team is working to schedule a visit with free agent linebacker Anthony Barr.
The 31-year-old Barr was a first-round pick (No. 9 overall) of the Minnesota Vikings in the 2014 NFL draft. He spent the first eight seasons of his career in the Twin Cities before spending 2022 with the Dallas Cowboys.
Barr, a four-time Pro Bowler, has appeared in 112 career games (108 starts) and recorded 553 tackles (370 solo, 41 for a loss), eight forced fumbles, 48 QB hits, 18.5 sacks, one safety, 32 passes defensed, five interceptions and one defensive touchdown.
Following a workout and physical earlier this week, Barr was expected to sign with the New Orleans Saints but ultimately left without a deal. As Anderson notes, the veteran linebacker wants to explore his options and visit with other teams, including the Giants, where he could potentially earn a starting job.
An offer for Giants fans
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