New York Giants hosted DT Benito Jones for a visit

The New York Giants hosted veteran defensive lineman Benito Jones for a visit in East Rutherford on Tuesday, shows the NFL transaction wire. Jones, 28, was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Miami Dolphins out of Ole Miss in 2020. The 6-foot-1, 335-pound Jones played his first two seasons with the Dolphins before signing on with the Detroit Lions for two years in 2023.

He returned to Miami in 2024, where he played the last two seasons. Jones has appeared in 71 NFL games, with 38 starts. He has 83 total tackles (10 for a loss) with 19 QB hits and 3.

5 sacks. The Giants are in the market for interior defensive line help after trading three-time Pro Bowler Dexter Lawrence last weekend. They have recently met with another veteran, D.

J. Reader, but are not likely to add any players until after the 2026 NFL draft. This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: New York Giants hosted DT Benito Jones for a visit