The New York Giants are tinkering with their roster again, but this time the moves feel like a gamble. The team hosted three defensive backs for workouts as training camp approaches. According to reports, the Giants met with former SMU safety Ahmaad Moses on Monday. Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 notes the squad also worked out Purdue corner Tony Grimes and veteran Sam Webb. These moves come after the team waived linebacker Cam Jones and defensive tackle C.J. Ravenell to create two open spots. The front office clearly wants depth, but the medical red flags on these candidates are hard to ignore.
The Injury Question on Moses
Ahmaad Moses is an explosive athlete, yet his size and recent health issues raise serious concerns. Standing just 5-foot-9 and weighing 192 pounds, he’s small for an NFL safety. Moses went undrafted after the 2026 NFL Draft because an MRI showed a herniated disc. He underwent spinal fusion surgery only four months ago and was recently cleared to play. While he boasts a 38-inch vertical and sharp instincts, the Giants can’t afford to rely on a player recovering from back surgery. This is a high-risk move for a team that needs reliable bodies in the secondary right now.
Backs don’t heal overnight.
Is this desperation or just bad math?
Grimes and the Transfer Cycle
Tony Grimes brings solid size and a long history of moving between schools. He stands 6-foot and weighs 195 pounds with long arms that help in coverage. Grimes was a top recruit ranked sixth overall in the country, per reports. However, his career path shows a lack of stability. He played for North Carolina, Texas A&M, and UNLV before transferring to Purdue for the 2025 season. The Giants need players who can learn one system and stay put. Constant transfers suggest a player who struggles to adapt or find a permanent home. That history doesn’t inspire confidence for a team trying to build a cohesive defense.
Sixth overall. Just look at that ranking.
Why does the path keep shifting?
Webb Offers Experience but Limited Upside
Sam Webb is the only veteran in this mix with actual NFL game experience. He has played for the Raiders, Panthers, and Browns over his career. Webb has appeared in 36 games with 5 starts, recording 45 tackles and 1 interception. He also has experience on special teams, which adds some value. The Giants previously worked out Webb earlier in the off-season, so this isn’t a new discovery. He’s a known quantity, but his stats show he’s never been a starter for long. Bringing him in again suggests the team has run out of better options.
36 games played. That’s the reality.
Are they settling for the familiar?
The Giants are down to two open roster spots, and these three players are the current options. The medical risk on Moses and the transfer history of Grimes make this a thin crop. The team needs depth, but it shouldn’t come at the cost of long-term stability. Can the Giants afford to wait on a player recovering from spinal surgery? Or should they look for safer options elsewhere? The clock is ticking before training camp opens.
