Report: New York Giants sign wide reciever Lil’Jordan Humphrey

The New York Giants have signed former Denver Broncos wide receiver Lil’Jordan Humphrey according to reports.

According to ESPN’s lead NFL insider Adam Schefter, the New York Giants have signed former Denver Broncos wide receiver Lil’Jordan Humphrey to a one-year deal. 9NEWS Denver’s Mike Klis notes that the Broncos did offer Humphrey a deal, but he decided to sign elsewhere.

Humphrey played the past two seasons with the Broncos and surprisingly, became a key member of Sean Payton’s offense. He played in all 34 games the past two seasons and totaled 44 receptions for 455 yards and 4 touchdowns. This past year, he played the second most snaps of any wide receiver on the Broncos roster and totaled 31 receptions for 293 yards and 1 touchdown.

With Humphrey signing with the Giants, it does leave a pretty significant opening on the Broncos roster. He played the second most snaps of any wide receiver and was a key run blocker for Sean Payton. Now, with him gone, someone will need to take over those snaps and run-blocking roles.

The one player who could see their role grow moving forward is 2024 seventh-round pick, Devaughn Vele. He flashed at times last season and has the ability to be a key blocker for Sean Payton in the running game as well. Another name that could take over his role is recently signed wide receiver/special teamer Trent Sherfield. When signed, his run-blocking along with his special teams work were cited as the strengths he brings to the table. So, we will have to see if Sean Payton uses him in that role or if he’ll simply be a special teamer for the team.

There are still a few veteran starters available who may interest the Broncos and they could target a receiver in the draft. With Lil’Jordan Humphrey and his 50% snap percentage now with the Giants, we’ll see who takes that over and if the Broncos spend a premium draft pick on a wide receiver.