The New York Giants claimed two players off the waiver wire on Wednesday afternoon . While neither claim was a flashy, bona fide starter, both players should play a significant role for the Giants on special teams.
Giants’ new safety Beau Brade adds depth in two facets of the game
The Giants claimed former Ravens safety Beau Brade, a 6-foot, 209-pound defensive back entering his second season in the NFL. In 2024, he joined Baltimore as an undrafted free agent.
Brade appeared in 11 games for the Ravens last season but logged only 11 total snaps on defense. He did, however, play a crucial role on special teams, logging 207 snaps there (70% of the Ravens’ special teams snaps).
The Giants are thin at safety after rostering only Jevon Holland, Tyler Nubin, and Dane Belton on their initial 5