Facing the potential loss of an outside linebacker, the Giants secured some affordable support.
On Friday, the Giants re-signed exclusive rights free agent to a one-year minimum-salary contract (without guaranteed money).
Fox has appeared in 28 games over three seasons, accumulating 207 defensive snaps and 205 special teams snaps in 11 games last season.
Quarterback Tommy DeVito is expected to sign a similar deal as an exclusive rights free agent.
Two other ERFAs, linebacker Dyontae Johnson and cornerback Divaad Wilson, will become unrestricted free agents if they don’t receive an offer by noon Monday.
The Giants are anticipated to lose Azeez Ojulari when free agency begins next week.
Ojulari, who has 22 career sacks in 46 games, was the third edge rusher behind Brian Burns and Kayvon Thibodeaux last season.
It would be a significant challenge to place the 26-year-old Fox (who has two career sacks) into that role, but he can add depth to the team.
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