The New York Giants are adding linebacker Benton Whitley to their 53-man, reports Art Stapleton of USA TODAY.
#NYGiants are signing OLB Benton Whitley off Vikings practice squad, per source.
Whitley was an UDFA from Holy Cross and spent time with Rams and Chiefs as a rookie last year before landing with Vikings.
Giants lost OLB Justin Hollins to Chargers from PS last week. Whitley on…
— Art Stapleton (@art_stapleton) November 21, 2023
The 24-year-old Whitley signed with the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted rookie free agent out of Holy Cross in 2022. He also spent time with the Kansas City Chiefs before joining the Minnesota Vikings.
Whitley (6-foot-4, 250 pounds) has played in just one NFL game, coming this year for the Vikings.
The Giants lost Justin Hollins to the Los Angeles Chargers and are seeking to replenish their linebacker corps. It remains to be seen where Whitley fits in other than depth or special teams at this point.
