New York Giants Sign Safeties Raheem Layne and Jonathan Sutherland

The Giants held a workout on Wednesday that included a pair of safeties.

Jan 14, 2023; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Los Angeles Chargers safety Raheem Layne (41) against the Jacksonville Jaguars during a wild card playoff game at TIAA Bank Field. / Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

The New York Giants, who have the day off from training camp, hosted another workout session for street free agents on Wednesday, a group that included safeties Jonathan Sutherland and Raheem Layne, both of whom signed contracts with the Giants.

Layne initially signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent after the 2022 draft out of Indiana. He appeared in 11 games over two seasons with one start, posting just seven tackles on defense.

Layne, 5-11 and 192 pounds, suffered a torn ACL last October but has since been medically cleared to resume his football career.  

Sutherland, 5-11 and 202 pounds, is a hybrid safety/linebacker who played his college ball at Penn State.

He signed with the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent after the 2023 draft, appearing in 106 snaps through his first two preseason games before suffering a calf injury and being waived with an injury settlement. 

The Giants have some injuries in their safety group. Head coach Brian Daboll said that Jalen Mills, who has been on NFI since the start of camp, is getting close to a return.

Gervarius Owens and Elijah Riley have also been slowed down by injuries, leaving Dane Belton, Tyler Nubin, Jason Pinnock, and Alex Johnson among the healthy safeties on the roster.   

Check back for the corresponding moves.

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