At the NFL Scouting Combine, Harbaugh indicated that while all target players are desirable, the real question is whether the organization can allocate the necessary cap resources to bring them back. He stressed ongoing conversations with Schoen to gauge realistic values and the free-agent landscape, noting that more clarity should emerge this week.
Current cap space sits near $5 million, a figure too tight to sign the incoming rookie class or sustain an active free-agent push without adjustments. To widen options, the team may consider straightforward cuts to free up substantial space, with potential savings from veterans at running back, o-line, and kicking duties, while acknowledging that some moves carry more strategic risk than others.
The trio of most notable free agents—Jermaine Eluemunor, Wan’Dale Robinson, and Cor’Dale Flott—are viewed as essential building blocks, but their combined market value could exceed the Giants’ immediate budget. Projections suggest multi-year contracts totaling more than $35 million annually for the group, prompting tough choices about whom to prioritize and which positions are easiest to replace internally.
Among the options, Eluemunor appears the likeliest return given his fit and prior ties to Harbaugh, especially to shore up the offensive line. The tougher call pits Robinson against Flott, as both are homegrown talents who contributed significantly in 2025, and the Giants may not have room to re-sign both without further cap restructuring.
Ultimately, the decision may hinge on identifying the positions that are most feasible to upgrade internally or through other avenues, as New York weighs extending core players versus managing cap reality. The Giants will continue discussions this week to better understand realistic contracts and how to navigate their limited cap space while remaining competitive.
