Giants Fans Zero In on Broncos LB Alex Singleton as Offseason Target
The New York Giants' linebacker situation has been a revolving door of inconsistency, and fans are clearly fed up. During Sunday’s AFC Championship Game, a fan poll made it loud and clear: Big Blue Nation wants change in the middle of the defense - and they’ve got their eyes on a very specific fix.
The poll offered up four potential free agents from the Denver Broncos: defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers, fullback Michael Burton, linebacker Alex Singleton, or the option to pass on all of them. Out of 58 voters, more than half threw their support behind Singleton, a 32-year-old linebacker who’s quietly built a reputation as one of the league’s most reliable tacklers.
It’s not hard to see why Giants fans are drawn to Singleton. The middle of the defense has been a soft spot for years - so much so that some mock drafts have floated the idea of New York using the No. 5 overall pick on a middle linebacker. That’s how long this issue has lingered, and how desperate fans are for a solution.
Singleton’s Unlikely Journey, Consistent Production
Singleton’s NFL path hasn’t been conventional. After going undrafted in 2015, he bounced around practice squads in Seattle, New England, and Minnesota before heading north to the CFL. It wasn’t until 2019 that he got his real shot with the Philadelphia Eagles - and he’s made the most of it ever since.
In five of his seven NFL seasons, Singleton has topped 100 tackles - a mark of both durability and dependability. He’s not just racking up stats; he’s doing the dirty work that doesn’t always show up on highlight reels: filling gaps, cleaning up missed assignments, and delivering consistent, physical play in the heart of the defense.
That’s exactly the kind of presence the Giants have been missing. Missed tackles, poor gap discipline, and inconsistent effort have plagued this unit week after week. Singleton may not be a long-term solution, but he’s a plug-and-play veteran who brings stability and leadership - two things this defense sorely needs.
The Price Tag and the Path Forward
Of course, none of this comes without cost. Singleton won’t break the bank, but he won’t come cheap either.
Spotrac pegs his market value at around $4.7 million per year, while Over the Cap estimates closer to $10.3 million. Realistically, he probably lands somewhere in the middle - think $7 million annually.
For a team like the Giants, operating with limited cap space, that’s a meaningful investment. But there’s a potential path to making it work: parting ways with Bobby Okereke.
Cutting Okereke would free up enough room to bring Singleton aboard and open a starting spot in the process. From a roster-building perspective, it’s a clean fit.
A New Era Under Harbaugh Begins
With John Harbaugh now steering the ship and Dennard Wilson taking over the defense, the Giants are entering a new phase - one that demands accountability, toughness, and smarter football. Singleton checks all those boxes. He’s not a splashy signing, but he’s the kind of player who can raise the floor of a defense and bring a level of consistency that’s been missing for far too long.
Giants fans have spoken - and they’re not asking for miracles. They’re asking for a linebacker who can tackle, lead, and help turn this defense into something respectable again. Singleton might not be the flashiest move of the offseason, but he could be one of the smartest.
With free agency just around the corner and the draft looming, this is shaping up to be a pivotal offseason for the G-Men. If the front office is listening to its fanbase - and looking at the tape - Singleton should be near the top of their list.