Giants sign A. Rolle
The New York Giants have signed free agent safety Antrel Rolle to a five-year contract worth $37 million, the richest deal ever awarded to a player at his position.
The Giants were determined to make some upgrades in their secondary after an abysmal defensive performance last season, some of which was blamed on the coordinator.
Part of New York’s problem was the loss of safety Kenny Phillips early in the season to a knee injury. He is expected to return for the 2010 season.
Rolle said he was ecstatic over the deal, and rightfully so, and he praised the Giants for being a first-class organization that made it known he was wanted there.
The Arizona Cardinals cut Rolle to avoid paying him a bonus but with the hope of being able to re-sign him at a cheaper price after he was released. That didn’t work out too well for them.
