With two of their top cornerbacks struggling with groin injuries, the New York Giants are set to sign veteran Coty Sensabaugh to a one-year deal, according to sources.
Sensabaugh was released by the Los Angeles Rams last week, four games into a three-year deal worth upward of $19 million. He earned $4.5 million for his time with the Rams, and with no offset language in his deal will now double-dip with the Giants.
The move comes as the Giants struggle to get healthy cornerbacks on the field. Eli Apple and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie are both dealing with groin injuries. Rodgers-Cromartie limped through 61 snaps on Sunday night against the Green Bay Packers. Apple left the contest early after missing the previous week with a hamstring injury.
Coach Ben McAdoo didn't appear optimistic about their availability this week.
"It is early to say right now. They will get another treatment here coming up, but right now they are going to get some treatment and they will either be used in a limited role or won't practice early in the week," McAdoo said on Monday. "We will have to wait and see. That has yet to be determined."
The Giants played cornerbacks Leon Hall, Trevin Wade and Michael Hunter at times in the 23-16 loss to the Green Bay Packers. Hunter was beat for a 29-yard touchdown in his limited snaps.
Sensabaugh, 27, had primarily played in the slot for the Tennessee Titans and Rams. He has played in 62 career games and has three career interceptions.
