The New York Giants made a roster move that’s worth keeping an eye on regarding the Buffalo Bills.
On Wednesday New York released veteran tight end Kyle Rudolph, according to Giants Wire.
Rudolph agreed to a two-year, $12 million deal last offseason. Releasing him has to do with the salary cap.
Former Buffalo assistant GM turned Giants general manager, Joe Schoen, has said numerous times since being hired he planned to create salary cap space. The move creates around $5M in space for the Giants.
Also playing a part was Rudolph’s production. Now 32, in 16 games (13 starts) with the Giants, Rudolph hauled in 26 receptions for 257 yards and one touchdown. All numbers were near career lows.
The reason to keep him in mind is because the Bills were reportedly interested in him before he landed with the G-Men in March of 2021 as a free agent.
Since then, Buffalo has seen the emergence of Dawson Knox as a No. 1 tight end. However, depth is light at the position for the Bills.
Considering his dip in production and a possible chance to play on a top-NFL offense which includes the likes of quarterback Josh Allen, Rudolph still might be on Buffalo’s radar.
Prior to landing with the Giants, the Indianapolis Colts, Los Angeles Chargers, and Carolina Panthers were reportedly “also in the running” for Rudolph.
From 2011 to 20202, Rudolph was with the Minnesota Vikings. He was a two-time Pro Bowler there (2012, 2017).