Lil’Jordan Humphrey reunited with Sean Payton over the past two years, but he will be on the move this offseason. The veteran receiver is joining the Giants on a one-year deal, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. The team has since announced the pact.
Humphrey began his career working under Payton with the Saints. The former UDFA played sparingly on offense during his first two New Orleans campaigns, but in 2021 he flashed potential as a deep threat with a 19.2 yards per catch average. A one-year spell with the Patriots did not produce a notable output, and as a free agent in 2023 Humphrey was one of several ex-Saints who joined Payton’s Broncos.
During his debut Denver campaign, the Texas product logged a 40% offensive snap share and scored a career-high three touchdowns. Humphrey did not survive roster cuts last summer, but he immediately joined the Broncos’ practice squad and was designated a gameday elevation multiple times. Appearing in all 18 of the team’s combined regular and postseason games in 2024, the 26-year-old set a new personal mark in catches (31) and yards (293).
That production kept the Broncos interested in another Humphrey pact, with his agent noting (via 9News’ Mike Klis) a Denver offer was made. The Giants’ proposal was more lucrative, however, and he will now head to New York. Humphrey will join a WR corps led by 2024 Offensive Rookie of the Year finalist Malik Nabers and which also includes the likes of Wan’Dale Robinson and Jalin Hyatt.
The presence of those three wideouts led to a renewed expectation that Darius Slayton would depart on the open market. Instead, the veteran re-signed on a three-year, $36MM pact, giving New York continuity at the position. Humphrey – who does not have much in the way of special teams experience – will spend the summer competing for a depth receiving role with the Giants.
I genuinely don’t understand the appeal of this guy.
Ummm. His name is friggin Lil’Jordan! Haha. That’s enough for me
I swear that’s why he gets signed.
His first name is stupid lmao
I wonder what his parents named him after…
It is obvious Jordan Knight from New Kids on the block. Sad that I remember there’s was a Jordan in the group. You can thank my sister god rest her soul. I have no clue who else was in that group.
I was hoping they would have got Big Jordan insteadz
Wouldn’t that be a small receiver if we’re using the same logic ?
Why not bring in Lil’ Bow Wow too?
Lil’Jordan, Big’Helmet.
Belichick liked him because he can block.