Source: Kenrick Ellis visiting Giants
Jets defensive end Kenrick Ellis (93) stretches before a game against the Denver Broncos at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014. Credit: Lee S. Weissman
Kenrick Ellis' free agency may not be taking him very far at all.
The former Jets nose tackle spent Tuesday visiting with the Giants, according to a source.
While the Giants do not run a 3-4 defense that uses a nose tackle, Ellis, listed at 346 pounds, could add stoutness in the middle of their 4-3 defensive line in running situations. He'd likely play a similar role to what Mike Patterson played in the last two seasons. Patterson is a free agent as well.
Ellis was a third-round pick of the Jets in 2011. He played behind starter Damon Harrison last season and had 12 tackles and a sack in 14 games. He started five games in his four seasons with the Jets.
Tom Rock began covering sports for Newsday in 1996 and became its NFL columnist in 2022. He previously was Newsday's Giants beat writer beginning in 2008.
