Giants Conduct Tryouts to Fill Vacant Roster Spot Following Darren Waller's Retirement
ICARO Media Group
The New York Giants are making moves to address the roster spot left vacant by the retirement of veteran tight end Darren Waller. As they prepare for this week's mandatory minicamp, the Giants have brought in four players for tryouts, hoping to find the right fit for their 90-man roster.
One of the players vying for the spot is offensive lineman Diesch. Previously signed by the Miami Dolphins after the 2022 NFL Draft, Diesch has had a journeyman career, spending time on the practice squads of the Chicago Bears, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Cleveland Browns. Standing tall at 6-foot-7, Diesch brings impressive athleticism to the table with a 4.89 second 40-yard dash and a 9.76 Relative Athletic Score (RAS). Despite his shorter arms for a tackle, Diesch is considered a potential development option for the Giants.
Another player trying out for the Giants is Togiai. Initially signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2020, Togiai ended up on the Colts' roster after being waived during final roster cuts. In 2021, he returned to the Eagles' practice squad after being waived from injured reserve by the Colts. The 6-foot-4, 245-pound player, known for his high-effort as a receiver and blocker, was waived by the Eagles in May and now hopes to secure a spot with the Giants.
The Giants have also invited Spivey to showcase his skills during the tryouts. Spivey's journey to the NFL has been anything but straightforward. Starting his college career at Mississippi State in 2018, he later transferred to TCU in 2021. Unfortunately, Spivey's attempt to return to Mississippi State as a graduate transfer was denied by the NCAA. After a year away from football, the 6-foot-5, 240-pound athlete is now looking for an opportunity with an NFL team.
As the Giants explore different avenues to fill Waller's void, they previously hosted UFL RB Jacob Saylors and expressed interest in CB Steven Nelson. However, Nelson, a former Houston Texans player with five interceptions last season, announced his own retirement from the NFL earlier this week.
It is unlikely that the Giants will make a high-profile signing with the newfound salary cap relief. General Manager Joe Schoen is more likely to make an under-the-radar acquisition, bolstering the team's depth while having financial flexibility for future needs.
The Giants continue their search for the right player to complete their roster as they aim to build a competitive team for the upcoming season.