NY Giants news: New York signs another defensive tackle

TL;DR

The New York Giants have signed defensive tackle Leki Fotu to a one-year contract, marking their second defensive tackle acquisition of the day after adding Shelby Harris. Fotu, a 27-year-old veteran, has played for multiple teams and has 26 starts in 66 career games.

Key points

New York Giants sign Leki Fotu to a one-year contract
Fotu is the second defensive tackle signed by the Giants on the same day
Fotu has played for multiple NFL teams including the Raiders and Texans
Giants also signed veteran Shelby Harris earlier in the day
Team still pursuing D.J. Reader amid competition

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Leki Fotu with the Raiders last season. | Getty Images The New York Giants are signing veteran defensive tackle **Leki Fotu** to a one-year contract, a move **first reported by Jordan Schultz**. Fotu is the second defensive tackle the Giants agree to a deal with on Wednesday. Earlier in the day, they added 11-year veteran Shelby Harris. Fotu, 6-foot-5, 317 pounds, is a 27-year-old originally drafted in the fourth round of the 202 NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals. Fotu spent four seasons with the Cardinals, and has played for the New York Jets, Las Vegas Raiders, and Houston Texans over the past two seasons. Fotu has 26 starts in 66 career regular-season games. He is a run defender with just 4,5 career sacks. In eight games last season with the Raiders and Texans, Fotu played 193 snaps. His career-high in snaps came in 2022, when he played 499 defensive snaps for Arizona. Neither Fotu nor Harris are true nose tackles. The Giants selected nose tackle Bobby Jamison-Travis in the sixth round of the draft, but expecting Jamison-Travis to fill Dexter Lawrence’s shoes would be an unfair ask. **The Giants have been in pursuit of veteran free agent nose tackle D.J. Reader**, but New York reportedly has competition for the 31-year-old 10-year veteran.

Q&A

Who is Leki Fotu and what is his NFL background?

Leki Fotu is a 27-year-old defensive tackle who was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft and has played for the Jets, Raiders, and Texans.

What does the signing of Leki Fotu mean for the Giants' defensive line?

The signing of Leki Fotu adds depth to the Giants' defensive line, complementing their earlier acquisition of Shelby Harris, as they seek to strengthen their run defense.

Are the Giants still pursuing D.J. Reader after signing Fotu?

Yes, the Giants are reportedly still in pursuit of veteran nose tackle D.J. Reader, despite facing competition for his signing.