The New York Giants have re-signed tight end Chris Manhertz, per his agent and via ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
The Giants originally signed Manhertz back in 2024 and will retain the soon-t0-be 34-year old for a third season. Manhertz isn’t known as a receiving threat and has been targeted just 46 times over the course of his 10-year career. However, it’s his blocking that makes him a valuable commodity for the Giants, as Manhertz is regarded as one of the better pure blocking tight ends in the NFL.
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could see his role expand further under John Harbaugh, who is expected to favor a more run-heavy approach than the Giants have used in recent memory. But for now, the Giants are relying on Theo Johnson and Thomas Fidone II as their receiving threats from the tight end position.
Re-signing Manhertz could also mean tight end Daniel Bellinger will be moving on .
Re-signing Manhertz also fits with what we’ve seen recently from the Giants, making relatively small moves as they prepare for the start of the “Legal Tampering Period” and 2026 free agency. The team previously released linebacker Bobby Okereke and offensive tackle James Hudson III to create cap space. Meanwhile, they re-signed special teams ace Gunner Olszewski last week.
The Giants would like to address a number of positions in free agency, notably, right tackle and right guard, wide receiver, cornerback, and linebacker.
We’ll update with the details of Manhertz’s contract as we get them.
