Super Bowl experience comes in many forms, but it’s rare to see it in the shape of futures contracts early in the offseason. However, in their ongoing quest for competitiveness, the New York Giants have looked to the Kansas City Chiefs for potential additions. On Friday, the Giants signed two Super Bowl champions to futures contracts, according to their agency, JL Sports.
The signings include defensive back Nic Jones and wide receiver Montrell Washington. Both players were part of the Chiefs’ 2023 Super Bowl-winning team, which defeated the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 for their second consecutive championship. Unfortunately for many New York fans (but not the rest of the NFL), Kansas City fell short of a three-peat against the Philadelphia Eagles, who dominated the Chiefs in a blowout victory with their star-filled roster.
Jones, a seventh-round pick in 2023, saw limited action in Kansas City, playing in just one game last season. As a rookie, he appeared in nine games, recording four tackles, a tackle for loss, and a quarterback hit. With a less-than-impressive athletic profile (highlighted by only nine bench press reps during the pre-draft process) and a 190-pound frame, Jones primarily contributed on special teams with nine snaps this year. Neither Jones nor Washington made a significant impact during their time with the Chiefs.
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Washington, similarly, played just one game during the Chiefs’ Super Bowl 59 trip to New Orleans. Like Jones, he appeared on special teams but hasn’t logged an offensive statistic since 2022 with the Denver Broncos. Under former head coach Nathaniel Hackett in Denver, Washington’s role was limited, as he posted more rushing yards (30 yards on five attempts) than receiving yards (only two yards on four catches from nine targets). Washington’s potential appeal for the Giants likely lies in his explosiveness. Standing at 5-foot-9 and weighing 181 pounds, his speed and quickness will be crucial for his survival in the league, which is why Denver tried utilizing him in gadget plays to spark big plays.
Both contracts are for the 2025 season, but their place on the 90-man roster will likely serve as a chance for the Giants to evaluate them for potential practice squad roles.
