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The Seattle Seahawks acquired defensive lineman Leonard Williams in a trade with the New York Giants in exchange for second and fifth-round picks, and Williams opened up about the process of the trade in his first press conference with the Seahawks. “I was excited, but there was clearly some highs and lows that day,” Leonard […]

The 2023 NFL trade deadline has passed, and as usual, there have been both winners and losers. This year’s NFL trade deadline saw a high level of activity, with numerous players changing teams in the week leading up to it. Some teams made moves to strengthen their rosters for potential postseason runs. Some, well, won’t […]

The 2023 NFL trade deadline has finally hit, and some big trades for contenders around the league may have shifted the balance of power in both conferences. Let’s take a look at the best deals made by the buyers at the NFL trade deadline for the 2023 season. Full breakdowns of the eight trades that […]

The New York Giants and Seattle Seahawks just pulled off the first major trade during the final 24 hours before the 2023 NFL trade deadline. The Leonard Williams trade may have been the first deadline deal this season, but it likely won’t be the last, maybe even for these teams. At 2-6, the Giants’ season […]

The Seattle Seahawks massively upgraded their defense this week by trading for Leonard Williams only five days after signing Frank Clark. Understandably, fans are fired up on social media. On Twitter, @seahawksfan2314 was blunt in welcoming Williams to the Seahawks, saying “Let’s gooooo welcome to a non poverty franchise Leonard! Let’s go win you a […]

The Seattle Seahawks have acquired defensive lineman Leonard Williams from the New York Giants in a trade for a 2024 2nd-round pick and 2025 5th-round selection, according to Ian Rapoport. The #Giants are getting back: A 2024 2nd rounder and a 2025 5th rounder. Massive deal. https://t.co/UnEFiWgDiE — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 30, 2023 Coming […]

The Seattle Seahawks are reportedly acquiring interior defensive lineman Leonard Williams in a trade with the New York Giants in exchange for a 2024 second-round pick and a 2025 fifth-round pick, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. This is a massive trade for the Seahawks, as Leonard Williams will bolster their defensive line against […]

It has not been an ideal start to the 2023 season for the New York Giants to say the least. The Giants sit at 1-5 after a loss on Sunday Night Football to the Buffalo Bills, and there are injuries all over the roster to key players. The Giants had hoped to remain competitive this […]

The New York Giants exceeded any fan’s wildest expectations in year one under new head coach Brian Daboll last season, as they won nine games and an NFL Playoffs contest, before losing to the Philadelphia Eagles in the Divisional Round. Such success has Giants players like Leonard Williams hungry for more. In a recent interview […]

The New York Giants have dealt with quite a bit of contract drama throughout the 2023 offseason, and there are several negotiations that still are not complete. While Daniel Jones and Saquon Barkley have garnered the most attention, star defensive tackle Leonard Williams is also going to be needing a new deal to get done […]

The New York Giants have a lot of work to do this offseason. Following a very successful 2022 campaign, they will have to find a way to build on the young talent they have. Leonard Williams, one of their key veterans, is making his decision about his next contract partially based on his teammate, Dexter […]

Following a stunning loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 11 on Sunday, the New York Giants fell to a record of 7-3 in the 2022 NFL season. That loss made Thanksgiving Day’s showdown against the Dallas Cowboys all the more critical, as the two NFC East rivals entered Thursday’s contest with identical records. A […]

The New York Giants are 4-1, to the surprise of everyone in the football world. Brian Daboll’s squad is playing hard and is fresh off a huge upset win over the Green Bay Packers. Another tough team headlined by a star quarterback, the Baltimore Ravens, awaits them in Week 6. Fortunately for the Giants, they […]

The New York Giants currently sit at 2-0, their best start since 2016. But on the way to beating the Carolina Panthers, they lost a significant piece on defense. During the Giants’ 19-16 victory over the Panthers, defensive tackle Leonard Williams went down with an injury. It was later announced that he was dealing with […]

The New York Giants currently reside in last place of the NFC East. They hold a 4-9 record and face elimination from the postseason. It’s been an ugly year for this franchise and it seems things are getting worse. New York has been hit hard with injuries this year and they can add another name […]

The New York Giants have struck a deal with star defensive lineman Leonard Williams. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported the Giants and Williams reached an agreement on a three-year, $65 million deal, with $45 million fully guaranteed. Giant and Leonard Williams have agreed on a 3 year deal for 63 million with 45 million […]

The New York Giants are going to franchise tag defensive lineman Leonard Williams ahead of Tuesday’s deadline, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The Giants reportedly plan to utilize the tag as a placeholder, which New York will use to further discussions with the 26-year old on a potential long-term deal. This is the second […]

After being traded from the New York Jets to the New York Giants last season, defensive end Leonard Williams is already on the team he wants to play for. Unfortunately, contract talks have failed to advance, which forced Williams to enter the upcoming season without getting a fresh deal. The 2016 Pro Bowler expressed his […]

New York Giants defensive lineman Leonard Williams has been placed on the non-football injury (NFI) list at the start of training camp. The Giants also announced six cuts on Sunday. Williams, who will play the 2020 season under the franchise tag, can be activate at any point during camp. Williams is reportedly dealing with a […]

Leonard Williams has yet to live up to being a first-round pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, but the New York Giants believe he can reach his ceiling next season. Joe Judge, the Giants’ new head coach, is optimistic about Williams’ abilities in 2020. Per Matt Lombardo in NJ.com: “I’m very excited about working with Leonard,” […]

New York Giants defensive lineman Leonard Williams has filed a grievance against the team regarding the status of his franchise tag. The NFLPA will officially file on Williams’ behalf (via Charean Williams of Pro Football Talk): “According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, Williams submitted his case to the NFLPA, which will file the grievance for […]

Leonard Williams is signing his franchise tag with the New York Giants, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Giants’ DL Leonard Williams is signing his franchise tender, per source. Question is whether it will pay him as a DE or DT; Williams thinks he’s the higher-priced DE, Giants think lower-priced DT. Difference is about $1.7 […]

The New York Giants decided to place their franchise tag on Leonard Williams prior to free agency, causing some people to question the move. Despite the criticism, Dave Gettleman — the GM of the Giants — said that the decision to tag Williams was made sagaciously. “Really what it came down to was we felt […]

The New York Giants will be placing a franchise tag on defensive lineman Leonard Williams, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The Giants acquired Williams in a midseason trade with the New York Jets this past year. In eight games with Big Blue, Williams registered 26 tackles, a half of a sack and a forced […]

The New York Giants have a big decision to make this offseason. After acquiring former New York Jets defensive lineman Leonard Williams in October, the former No. 6 overall pick has a chance to hit the open market in 2020. Per NFL Insider Ian Rapaport, the Giants are reportedly not close to a contract extension […]

The New York Giants made a trade during the 2019 season that they caught a lot of flack for. That was when they traded a third round pick and a fifth round pick to the New York Jets for defensive lineman Leonard Williams. Now, Williams has a solid resume. However, he was struggling in 2019 […]

Leonard Williams is an impending free agent with the New York Giants. Before he heads for free agency, Williams is getting some help from a former All-Pro. Just a month before free agency gets underway, Williams is working with Richard Seymour in the offseason. When Williams came into the NFL, he was the sixth-overall pick […]

New York Giants defensive tackle Leonard Williams might be in line for a massive payday. Ralph Vacchiano of SNY.tv reported the Giants are “intent” on re-signing Williams, who could demand upwards of $15 million per year: In fact, the big splash might even come before free agency begins. The Giants are intent on re-signing defensive […]

Before NFL free agency even begins, the New York Giants have already had an animated offseason. The changes for the Giants began when Joe Judge was announced as the franchise’s next head coach. Following the decision to hire Judge, Eli Manning officially retired from the NFL. Last but not least, the Giants would then hire […]

The Big Apple went through another season of NFL irrelevance as both the New York Giants and Jets failed to make the playoffs. As the Giants go back to the drawing board, they will have to assess their free-agent situation. One of the more pressing questions for the front office is whether Leonard Williams is […]

The New York Giants and New York Jets will take part in a battle for local bragging rights in Week 10. Neither team is in contention for the playoffs; both are desperate to get back into the win column. The Giants are amid a five-game losing streak after falling to the Dallas Cowboys in Week […]

New York Giants defensive lineman Leonard Williams spent the first four-and-a-half years of his career with the New York Jets, one-and-a-half of those coming as a teammate of Sam Darnold. Now, after being traded to the Giants a couple of weeks ago, Williams will have to take on the Jets as an opponent this Sunday, […]

The New York Giants made their first trade with the New York Jets in both franchise history for Leonard Williams. Williams will make his debut for the Giants Monday night against the Dallas Cowboys. But it appears the Giants are looking to extend the defensive lineman in the next few weeks. The Giants would like […]

The New York Giants acquired Leonard Williams from their Jets neighbors in a bid to solidify their team in the coming years. They’re hoping to tie him down to the team as his contract is expiring by the end of this season. Giants general manager Dave Gettleman revealed that the team plans to sign him […]

Leonard Williams was traded on Monday and he won’t have to go far with him getting sent from the New York Jets to the New York Giants. The Jets were trying to move Williams ahead of Tuesday’s deadline and were able to do so with the team that shares a stadium with them. The Giants […]

The New York Jets traded away one of their biggest names on the defensive side of the ball on Monday, sending defensive lineman Leonard Williams to the New York Giants for a couple of draft picks. Jets quarterback Sam Darnold was not happy about the deal, but also understands that this is the nature of […]

The New York Jets have traded defensive lineman Leonard Williams to the New York Giants in exchange for a 2020 third-round pick and a 2021 fifth-rounder, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Trade: Jets traded Leonard Williams to Giants for a 3 this year and a 5 in 2021, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October […]

The NFL trade deadline is right around the corner and the Oakland Raiders appear to be in the market for multiple positions. According to Jeremy Fowler, Oakland could be interested in New York Jets’ defensive end, Leonard Williams. A few trade deadline notes: *Some around league expect Leonard Williams to be next big name to […]

Standing at 1-5, the New York Jets could be sellers during the upcoming NFL trade deadline on Oct. 29 as they look to expand their draft capital for 2020. According to Manish Mehta from New York Daily News, the team is willing to trade wide receiver Robby Anderson and defensive tackle Leonard Williams for the […]