NEW YORK (WFAN) -- Ross Cockrell, who started nine games at cornerback for the Giants last season, is moving on.
The 26-year-old defensive back has signed a two-year contract with the Carolina Panthers, his agents said. ESPN reported the deal is worth $6.8 million.
Congrats to Ross Cockrell on signing a two year $6.8M contract with the @Panthers #reignsportsfamily pic.twitter.com/uWp1qaG0T2
— Reign Sports Management (@reign_sports) March 23, 2018The Giants acquired Cockrell in a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers just before last year's season opener. The 6-foot, 191-pounder had 50 tackles and three interceptions in 2017.
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By signing with the Panthers, Cockrell is returning home. He attended high school in Charlotte and played at Duke University.
After releasing Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie earlier this month, the Giants are thin at cornerback, with Janoris Jenkins and Eli Apple as the likely starters if the season were to begin today.
