The NFC West-leading Seattle Seahawks traded a pair of draft picks to the struggling New York Giants for star defensive end Leonard Williams on Monday.
Leonard Williams #99 of the New York Giants looks on against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 21, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The NFC West-leading Seattle Seahawks traded a pair of draft picks to the struggling New York Giants for star defensive end Leonard Williams on Monday, according to the NFL Network.
A person with knowledge of the trade, who spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity because the teams have not announced the deal, said the Giants will receive a second-round draft choice in 2024 and a fifth-rounder in 2025 for Williams, who had a $32 million salary cap hit this season, the highest on the team.Sunday's thrilling win over the Browns told us so much about this Seahawks teamAdding Williams is the second move Seattle has made in the past week to add to its defensive line.
New York's 2-6 start made it a seller at the deadline and Williams has been playing well lately. Williams blocked a field-goal attempt against Washington a week ago Sunday and has been steady against the run.
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