Why DT Damon Harrison Is the New York Giants’ Biggest Free-Agent Signing

March 16, 2016   ·   Patricia Traina   ·   Jump to comments

The New York Giants’ big Day 1 free-agency splash certainly sent shock waves around the NFL, given what Mark Maske of the Washington Post reported is $114 million in guaranteed money handed out to a group consisting of defensive ends Olivier Vernon and Jason Pierre-Paul, defensive tackle Damon Harrison and cornerback Janoris Jenkins.
Of all those moves, however, there is none bigger than Harrison—and not just because of his 6’4”, 350-pound body, which ties for heaviest player on the Giants roster with fellow defensive tackle Montori Hughes.
Just how much does Harrison, who wasn’t even invited to the NFL combine back in 2012 when he declared for the draft, according to NFL writer Dave-Te’ Thomas, bring to the Giants?
 
Run Defender Extraordinaire
Last season, the Giants' run defense allowed 121.4 rushing yards per game, which put them 24th in the NFL. The New York Jets, Harrison’s ...

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