Eli Manning To Remain With New York

Eli Manning who was drafted in the first round by the San Diego Chargers now known as Los Angeles Chargers in 2004 before being traded to the New York Giants during the draft for Phillip Rivers will remain in East Rutherford New Jersey.

GM Dave Gettleman confirmed Manning will receive a $5 million roster bonus Monday, Ralph Vacchiano of SportsNet New York reports. “according to https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/giants-eli-manning-collecting-5-million-roster-bonus/

Previous reports suggested the bonus was due Saturday, but it turns out Manning has to wait until Monday afternoon. Regardless, the decision to pay him the money ensures the Giants will stick with the 38-year-old quarterback for at least one more season. Gettleman's offseason moves hint at a run-first approach centered around Saquon Barkley, with the Giants acquiring standout guard Kevin Zeitler and swapping out Odell Beckham for Golden Tate at wide receiver. The problem with the plan is that it requires a solid defense, while the Giants arguably have the NFL's ugliest depth chart on that side of the ball. A wealth of draft capital should help address the problem, but there will still be some busy days ahead for Manning, who could eventually face pressure for the starting job if his team uses an early pick on a quarterback. “according to https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/giants-eli-manning-collecting-5-million-roster-bonus/