Markus Golden Fantasy

New York Giants free-agent linebacker Markus Golden has until July 22 to find a new team after the Giants put a May 5 tender on him, but there is no indication that any other team is interested in signing him for more than one year and $4.125 million. If another team wanted him for more, it's clear that Golden would've signed by now. SNY's Ralph Vacchiano gets the sense that the Giants feel pretty confident he'll play for them in 2020. The former second-rounder had a great year with the G-Men in 2019, racking up a career-high 72 tackles and recording 10 sacks. But Golden put up just 30 total tackles and 2.5 sacks in his final year in Arizona in 2018 and isn't a great bet to return to double-digit sacks for IDP gamers.

Jun. 30th • 11:10 PM

The New York Giants placed the rare UFA tender on defensive end/outside linebacker Markus Golden on Monday, according to a source. If Golden remains an unsigned free agent past July 22, he can only play for the Giants in 2020, who would maintain Golden's exclusive rights. The 29-year-old pass-rusher returned to double-digit sacks in 2019 with the G-Men, recording 10 sacks, 72 tackles (37 solo), 13 tackles for loss and 27 QB hits in a full 16-game season. He also recovered a fumble for a touchdown. Golden has encountered a cold free-agent market, though, so he may have to return to New York for a year or settle for a one-year deal elsewhere.

Apr. 27th • 7:41 PM

Free-agent linebacker Markus Golden is the only player on the open market that had double-digit sacks in 2019. Golden recorded 10 sacks in 16 games last year and was sixth in the league with 27 quarterback hits while being tied for 14th with 13 tackles for a loss. He was believed to be asking for $10 million per season, according to a source, but he won't be getting that now. It's unlikely that New York will re-sign Golden after already adding Kyle Fackrell for one year and $4.6 million. The Giants are likely to add a low-priced veteran later on as they look to boost their pass rush. Golden earned $3.75 million last year and made another $1 million for reaching 10 sacks. The 29-year-old had a good season in 2019, but fantasy owners in IDP leagues shouldn't be expecting a repeat necessarily.

Apr. 2nd • 12:49 PM