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Free Agent CB Antonio Hamilton Departs Giants

The Giants special teams ace and reserve cornerback is moving on via free agency.

Patricia Traina

Kena Krutsinger-USA TODAY Sports

Reserve cornerback and special teams ace Antonio Hamilton became the first of the Giants free agents to sign with another team in free agency.

Hamilton, a punt gunner for the Giants the last two seasons, is signing a one-year deal with the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs,  

Hamilton finished third on the Giants last year in special teams tackles with five (four solo), behind team leaders Cody Core (8) and Michael Thomas (7). the year before he also finished third on the team in special teams tackles with six, five solo.

Hamilton made two starts for the Giants last year at cornerback, both coming early in the season. Per Pro Football Focus, he recorded 10 tackles on defense in 2019 and finished with a 90.1 NFL rating in coverage.

  

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Patricia Traina
PATRICIA TRAINA

Patricia Traina has covered the New York Giants for 30+ seasons, and her work has appeared in multiple media outlets, including The Athletic, Forbes, Bleacher Report, and the Sports Illustrated media group. As a credentialed New York Giants press corps member, Patricia has also covered five Super Bowls (three featuring the Giants), the annual NFL draft, and the NFL Scouting Combine. She is the author of The Big 50: The Men and Moments that Made the New York Giants. In addition to her work with New York Giants On SI, Patricia hosts the Locked On Giants podcast. Patricia is also a member of the Pro Football Writers of America and the Football Writers Association of America.

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