The Giants aren’t cutting B.J. Goodson after all. Moments after announcing his release, the Giants struck a deal to send him to the Packers, as Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com tweets. The Giants’ return is not yet known.
Goodson isn’t a star, but he does offer starting experience. With the Packers, he can provide depth at inside linebacker in wake of Oren Burks‘ pectoral injury.
“I’m not sure what’s really going on with ‘OB,’ but for what it is right now, there’s definitely an opportunity for all of us to step up and fill that role, for whoever it is that the coaches decide,” second-year pro James Crawford said after Burks suffered the injury against the Texans in preseason action.
Now, Goodson will be among those on hand to help out.
Nothing special. However, he is a good, solid tackler. Will add the missing depth and NFL experience for Packers. Wonder who Packers waive to put him on the 53 man.
I like this move as well. Adds another capable ILB who can provide depth to an inexperienced group behind Martinez. Im guessing Green Bay will simply put Burks on the IR to create a roster spot for Goodson.
Shouldn’t be anything more than a 7th rounder. Not bad trade for some depth
Not even a 7th, they swapped 7ths.
Do the Giants all of a sudden think they have depth at LB?
He does not fit this defense. A sure tackler but not that quick/fast.
As a Giants fan I’m sorry to see Goodson go. packers are getting a sure tackler, player with speed who can track from sideline to sideline. A little slow to recognize in pass coverage but a good linebacker
No loss his pass coverage was awful