The Giants are going to have to try to find offensive linemen wherever they can, given their salary cap constraints heading into next week’s start of NFL free agency. They made a move in that direction on Wednesday, signing Matt Gono to a one-year contract.
Gono, 25 and born in Cinnaminson, N.J., was released in late January by the Falcons, making him available to be signed before the market opens on Monday.
The Giants only had five offensive linemen on their roster before the move.
Gono was undrafted out of Wesley College in 2018 and spent four years with the Falcons, playing in 21 games, including four as a starter. He lined up at left guard and right tackle.
Last season, Gono spent the entire year on the physically unable to perform list with a shoulder injury. Prior to last year, the Falcons placed a second-round tender on Gono as a restricted free agent, an indication that he he seemed to be part of their future plans.
Offensive lineman Matt Gono was signed by the Giants on Wednesday after being released by the Falcons. Getty ImagesGuard Jon Feliciano, released Wednesday by the Bills, could be a player that interests the Giants, given the familiarity coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen have with him. Feliciano, 30, made 31 starts in three years with the Bills. Feliciano grew up in East Meadow on Long Island and was a 2015 fourth-round draft pick of the Raiders. He has 82 NFL games on his résumé, including 39 starts. He also has started four postseason games.
The Giants have nine picks in next month’s NFL Draft, including Nos. 5 and 7 overall, and are expected to take offensive linemen early and perhaps often.
