The New York Giants signed offensive tackle Will Beatty to a five-year, $38.75 million contract, according to a source familiar with the deal, taking one of the top free-agent offensive linemen off the market.
The deal includes $19 million guaranteed.
Beatty’s agents, Alan Herman and Jared Fox, declined to confirm the deal and its details when contacted Wednesday. The two sides spent part of the weekend at the combine trying to reach an agreement.
Beatty — who turns 28 on Saturday — took his physical and now will spend the prime of his career with the Giants.
The left tackle has played in 50 games (31 starts) since being drafted by the Giants in the second round of the 2009 draft.
Beatty was a major priority for the Giants in free agency. He started 15 games this past season at left tackle despite missing most of the offseason and training camp with a back issue. With Beatty back in the fold, the Giants can focus now on re-signing starting left guard Kevin Boothe to solidify the left side of the offensive line.
Tight end Martellus Bennett is also another free agent the Giants would like to have back. General manager Jerry Reese recently released veterans such as running back Ahmad Bradshaw, defensive tackle Chris Canty and linebacker Michael Boley to clear cap space to keep young free agents like Beatty. Reese may have some more maneuvering to do to keep some of his free agents and restricted free agents like wide receiver Victor Cruz, safety Stevie Brown and running back Andre Brown.
Reese will also try to strengthen the offensive line. The line can use more depth with right guard Chris Snee, center David Baas and tackle David Diehl all undergoing offseason surgery.
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