Olivier Vernon, Giants agree to five-year, $85 million deal, reports say
Miami Dolphins defensive end Olivier Vernon (50) walks off the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, in Miami Gardens, Fla. on Sept. 27, 2015. Credit: AP / Wilfredo Lee
Olivier Vernon is reportedly headed to the Giants.
The former Dolphins defensive end has agreed to a five-year, $85 million deal with the Giants, according to multiple reports. Fox Sports first reported the signing.
Vernon, 25, reportedly will receive a whopping $52.5 million signing bonus as part of the deal, according to the reports. He has 29 career sacks in four seasons.
The Giants ranked third-worst in the NFL with 23 sacks last season.
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