We’re into the second wave of free agency and, surprisingly, defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins remains on the board. Today’s one-year deal between Dontari Poe and the Falcons probably doesn’t bode well for Hankins’ market, yet that apparently hasn’t brought down his asking price. Hankins is asking for more than $10MM per year, sources around the league tell Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com (on Twitter). 
Just one week ago, that wouldn’t have been an outlandish ask on the part of Hankins’ camp. Some projections had the Giants standout fetching upwards of $40MM on a five-year deal with a substantial guarantee. However, things have changed. Poe, despite being nearly two years older, is arguably the better player of the two and he found a very mild market when it came to long-term offers. At this point, Hankins’ best bet might be to settle for a deal that mirrors Poe’s. If he plays well, he could get a monster deal next year (or get franchise tagged) when he’s still just 26.
On the first day of free agency, Brandon Williams re-upped with the Ravens on a $54MM deal, including $27MM in guarantees. He must be feeling pretty good about that deal today. Meanwhile, the Giants must be feeling better about their chances of retaining Hankins.
To date, the Redskins and Dolphins have been the only teams to be linked to Hankins. The Redskins have since souped up their interior line in other ways and the Dolphins’ exact level of interest in Hankins is unclear.
Would love for the Packers to bring him in on a one year prove it deal. He would be a beast playing next to Daniels.
This would be ideal. Hopefully his asking price comes down and Thompson jumps on it!
What kind of prove it deal. He had a good year last year and played every game.
Cowboys could use him
Resign Hankins….. He’s worth it…. Bottom line is we most free up money…… We are losing valuable depth and we need enough to sign our draft picks……. Get to work Jerry…….. Trading JPP for picks is a good option….
@Giants51…you’re right on the money
Yep, they need to resign him. Somehow structure the money so it’s spread out more or in the bonus to not count as much against the cap. I know they like JPP but he’s not worth that franchise money. He cost them Hankins and a left tackle. And maybe even a LB. since they should upgrade all 3 spots.
@giantboy99 i agree he need to restructure mainning. And should have cut vareen and harris.
Let him sign with the skins