New York Giants cornerback Nick McCloud entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent when he signed with the Buffalo Payments in 2021. He was waived earlier than the season began and claimed from waivers by Cincinnati.
The Bengals waived him in November 2021 and he ended up again on the Payments’ apply squad.
McCloud didn’t achieve a lot traction that first yr, however then he ended up with the Giants in 2022. Since then, he’s recorded 71 tackles (55 solo), 1.5 sacks, three pressured fumbles, an interception, and 9 passes defensed.
On the finish of the 2023 season, McCloud turned a restricted free agent. On Monday, he formally signed his tender.
#Giants restricted free agent Nick McCloud signed his tender
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) April 15, 2024
The Giants want assist in each side of the sport, and the nook place isn’t any totally different. McCloud hasn’t had a straightforward go of his profession within the NFL, and it solely appears to bolster his need to carry out.
Simply bumped into #Giants CB Nick McCloud on the airport.
The Giants are again on the apply facility as a staff beginning tomorrow.It doesn’t matter what the @giants do within the draft when it comes to CBs he desires that CB2 spot throughout from Tae Banks.@nypostsports pic.twitter.com/sOcDcnzJS8
— Brandon London (@BrandonLondonTV) April 14, 2024
Any time there’s positional competitors, gamers elevate one another by vying for these spots. McCloud supplies that chance at nook.