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One NFL insider views the New York Giants' signing of FB Patrick Ricard as an overlooked addition that "could pay serious dividends."
The New York Giants made a slew of personnel moves this offseason, many of them made to fit the vision of incoming head coach John Harbaugh and his staff. One particular transaction of note, per NFL Network analyst Bucky Brooks , was that of fullback Patrick Ricard, a six-time Pro Bowler who played for Harbaugh with the Ravens in Baltimore. Ricard will be the first pure fullback to play for the Giants since Chris Myarick in 2022.
Brooks labeled the signing among his "overlooked that could pay dividends" list. Ricard's contract : Two years, $7. 63 million with a maximum value of $8.
5 million. John Harbaugh might have tipped his hand on his offensive approach with the signing of the six-time Pro Bowl fullback. Over nine seasons, the knockdown specialist known as "Pancake Pat" has served as the lead blocker for the Ravens' dominant ground game.
He'll now join his former head coach in New York, where the Giants appear to be transitioning into a power running attack with Cam Skattebo positioned as the featured back. Ricard, a defensive former defensive tackle-turned-fullback, could further elevate an offense that was fifth in rushing yards last season, serving as the pivotal piece to the puzzle in 2026 and beyond. Ricard, who is 6-foot-3 and weighs in at 300 pounds, is a defensive lineman by trade.