Overview
- The Giants hosted free-agent defensive tackle Benito Jones on Tuesday, a visit logged on the NFL transaction wire.
- The meeting follows New York's trade of All-Pro Dexter Lawrence II to Cincinnati for the No. 10 pick, which left the interior thin despite additions of Marlon Tuipulotu and Sam Roberts.
- ESPN’s Jordan Raanan reported the team plans to add a veteran at tackle and also draft one at the position, with the New York Post indicating D.J. Reader could be signed after the draft to protect compensatory-pick status.
- Jones, 28, has appeared in 71 games with 38 starts for the Dolphins and Lions, including eight starts for Miami last season.
- Analysts cite modest production and a low Pro Football Focus grade last year for Jones, and he finished the 2025 season on injured reserve with a back injury.