Giants to trade outside Vernon

The New York Giants could be looking to trade outside linebacker Olivier Vernon, according to multiple reports Friday. Vernon was a splashy signing in the 2016 offseason, heading to the Giants on a five-year, $84.75 million deal. But he has missed a combined nine games in the past two seasons with injuries, and his production has dropped.

If the Giants cut or trade him, they would save $11.5 million against the salary cap. Vernon has played seven seasons in the NFL, the first four with Miami.

In his debut season with the Giants in 2016, he had 64 tackles, 8.5 sacks and 17 tackles for loss. The following season, he played 12 games and had 37 tackles and 6.5 sacks, with 30 tackles and 7.0 sacks in 11 games in 2018.