The Giants had their eyes on safety Jason Pinnock when they practiced against the Jets in August.
They needed gunners on the punt team and liked Pinnock’s ability there. They also needed safety depth, and GM Joe Schoen is always looking for young players who can both contribute and develop long-term.
So when the Jets released their 2021 fifth-round pick at the end of camp, the Giants claimed Pinnock off waivers and deployed him on special teams immediately in their Week 1 win at Tennessee.
