New York Giants linebacker Quincy Roche is headed back to the team that originally drafted him.
The Pittsburgh Steelers of Roche to a Reserve/Future contract on Tuesday, January 24.
We have signed LB Quincy Roche to a Reserve/Future contract.
— Pittsburgh Steelers ()
Roche, 24, was drafted by the Steelers in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL draft. He didn’t make the team out of training camp as a rookie. The Giants then claimed Roche on waivers and has spent the last two seasons in New York where he played in 17 games, starting three.
For his career, Roche has posted 36 total tackles, two and a half sacks and a forced fumble. However, he spent the majority of the 2022 season on the Giants practice squad. In that span, the Giants waived Roche twice only to send him to their practice squad after each time.
Giants Announce Future Deals Signings
The Giants took their heir first step into the 2023 offseason after their blowout divisional round playoff loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on January 21.
According to the Giants’ official website on January 22, the team has signed reserve/future contracts with defensive tackle Vernon Butler, running back Jashaun Corbin, offensive tackle Korey Cunningham, cornerback Zyon Gilbert, offensive lineman Devery Hamilton, wide receiver Jaydon Mickens, wide receiver Dre Miller, wide receiver Kalil Pimpleton, wide receiver Makai Polk and safety Trenton Thompson.
Later that day, they also tight end Chris Myarick to a reserve/futures contract for the 2023 season.
New York had previously signed offensive lineman Solomon Kindley to a futures contract. They have a total of 12 reserve/future contracts for the 2023 season.
All of the players that signed with the Giants on January 22 were on the team’s practice squad this season. Many of them were also elevated for games or spent time on the active roster.
Futures contract lock in a spot on the 90-man offseason roster for players who didn’t finish the season on the 53-man active roster. Players signed to futures contracts usually get a one-year minimum contract with little or no guaranteed money.
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Source:: Heavy.com