Giants sign veteran Chris Manhertz, two offensive linemen to bolster depth
NY Post
The Giants on Friday continued to add to their depth at positions of need. They are bringing in a local product, Chris Manhert — a tight end who grew up in The Bronx — and added guard Aaron Stinnie, who once started in a Super Bowl for the Buccaneers, and Austin Schlottmann, a center with position versatility.
Manhertz, 31, is a nine-year NFL veteran with an unusual backstory, He played basketball at Cardinal Spellman High School and also in college at Canisius. He took up football after that and carved out a career as a blocking tight end with the Saints, Panthers, Jaguars and last season with the Broncos.
In 120 NFL games (53 starts), Manhertz has 26 receptions for 271 yards and two touchdowns. He has been remarkably durable, playing no fewer than 15 games in each of the past seven seasons. He was released by the Broncos earlier this week.
Manhertz received a one-year, veteran minimum deal for $1.2 million.
This is the second tight end the Giants added this week, having signed Jack Stoll, 26, on Thursday.
Stoll played the last three years for the Eagles and had 20 receptions for 183 yards. The Giants this week also re-signed tight end Lawrence Cager.
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