The New York Giants continued tinkering with their roster on Monday, signing security Clayton Isbell.
The Carolina Panthers signed Isbell, 24, as a rookie free agent out of Coastal Carolina following the 2024 NFL draft. He was waived on July 26.
The 6-foot-2, 220-pound Isbell appeared in 13 video games as a senior, recording 89 tackles (49 solo, 4.5 for a loss), one sack, 5 passes defensed, and three interceptions.
NFL Community draft analyst Lance Zierlein considered Isbell as a priory free agent and believed a place change was doubtlessly so as.
Lengthy-limbed down security whose pedestrian timed velocity and above-average measurement may pressure a place change to linebacker. Isbell is fast to diagnose and circulate downhill to the motion and is a keen hitter, however his pursuit angles and deal with power each want upgrading to remove missed tackles. His protection background and ball manufacturing may give him a bonus when requested to match up towards pass-catching tight ends. Isbell would possibly have to earn his approach as an undrafted free agent however he has some parts to work with as a possible practice-squad expertise.
In a corresponding roster transfer, the Giants waived broad receiver Dennis Houston with an harm designation.
If Houston clears waivers, he’ll revert to injured reserve (IR).
