Bettcher!
in a trade last week — is the other, and it should come as no surprise that the first two additions to this new defense are both linebackers.
“This defense — I feel like the outside linebacker position is probably the most important,” Martin said. “We have the most responsibilities. We’re expected to set the edge on the run, rush the quarterback and drop in coverage. … when (Bettcher) was in Arizona, he started with the outside linebackers, so he spends a lot of time with those guys to make sure that we understand the ins and outs of the defense because he’s going to expect a lot from us in that position.”
ALEC’S CONTRACT: The Giants restructured Alec Ogletree’s contract to prorate the $7 million roster bonus he was due on Friday over the remaining four years on his deal, per The Athletic. The restructuring lowers his cap number from $10 million to $4.75 million for this season.