A third-round draft pick of the New York Jets in 2011, the 6-foot-4, 346-pound tackle had been a backup for the Jets over the past four seasons. Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports
The New York Giants and defensive tackle Kenrick Ellis agreed to a one-year contract on Wednesday.
A third-round draft pick of the New York Jets in 2011, the 6-foot-4, 346-pound tackle had been a backup for the Jets over the past four seasons.
Last year, he finished with 12 tackles and a sack in 14 games while helping the Jets rank fifth against the run at 93.1 yards per game.
He will be expected to help the Giants improve their run 30th-ranked run defense.
