Eli Apple Fantasy

The New Orleans Saints acquired cornerback Eli Apple from the New York Giants on Tuesday in exchange for a fourth-round pick in 2019 and a seventh-round pick in 2020, according to a source. Apple hasn't played that well in 2018, but it's a small upgrade for a Saints secondary that could use some help. New York's already suspect secondary aside from Janoris Jenkins gets even worse.

Oct. 23rd • 1:16 PM

New York Giants cornerback Eli Apple (groin) suffered a groin injury in Week 2 that will likely keep him out this weekend against the Texans. B.W. Webb replaced Apple in the lineup and will likely move into a starting role if Apple is inactive. Apple sitting out this weekend would be an upgrade for Houston quarterback Deshaun Watson and his receivers.

Sep. 18th • 11:27 AM

New York Giants cornerbacks Eli Apple and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie are candidates to be released this offseason. Apple is an extremely athletic 22-year-old former first-round pick, but his immaturity issues have caused a rift in the locker room and with coaches. He'll cost $4.13 million on the salary cap, and the Giants would be hit with $477,468 if they cut him. Given his talent, general manager David Gettleman is expected to give Apple a "clean slate" to prove he has grown up. Rodgers-Cromartie is 31 and was suspended one game last year for leaving the team facility after he was benched. He's no longer an every-down player. Cutting him would save the team $6.5 million on the salary cap.

Feb. 13th • 8:36 AM