Giants Agree to Terms with Packers Linebacker Kyler Fackrell; Re-sign Cody Core

The Giants once again dip back into defensive coordinator Patrick Graham's past for help on their defense. Plus they re-sign Cody Core, a key special teams player from last year.

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The Giants have agreed to terms with free-agent outside linebacker Kyler Fackrell, formerly with the Packers, on a one-year contract worth $4.6 million according to a report by ESPN.

Fackrell, 6-foot 5, 245 pounds, has 111 career tackles and 16.5 sacks in four seasons with the Packers. In 2018, Fackrell, who was coached by current Giants defensive coordinator Patrick Graham that season, recorded 10.5 sacks.

However, that number dropped when the Packers acquired Za'Darius Smith and Preston Smith in free agency, as did Fackrell's playing time. Fackrell saw his snaps drop from 626 in 2018 to 467 last year.

Fackrell has 88 career pressures and an 88.7 NFL rating in coverage.

In other free agent news, the Giants have re-signed receiver, and special teams ace Cody Core to a 2-year, $4.7 million deal. Last season, Core led the Giants in special teams tackles with eight total, including six solo efforts.