CAP HACKS: How the New York Giants Used a Cap Trick to Score Over a Dozen Free-Agent Signings

CAP HACKS: How the New York Giants Used a Cap Trick to Score Over a Dozen Free-Agent Signings

16:59 Mar 25, 2026
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The cap-strapped New York Giants managed to sign over a dozen free agents since the start of the new league year despite starting out with limited funds. How did they do it and what was the key hack that new cap strategist Dawn Aponte used to optimize the team's available resources while not jeopardizing future years? We dive into that in this edition of Locked On Giants. === Join the Everydayer Club! If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonnygiants.supercast.com/. ==== Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-new-york-giants/ Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nfl/ === Locked On Giants on Social Media *Follow on X/Twitter (@Patricia_Traina and @LockedOn_Giants) *Follow on Instagram (@pattitraina and @lockedongiants) *Follow on Threads/Instagram (@pattitraina) *Follow in BlueSky (@patriciatraina.bsky.social) *Like and Subscribe on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lockedongiants/ === Thumbnail photo via USA Today Network (IMAGN Sports Network) === WANT MORE GIANTS COVERAGE? New York Giants On SI: https://www.si.com/nfl/giants/ === PLEASE SUPPORT US BY SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. You’re no longer just a spectator. Play by play. You decide. Trade Every Play with Robinhood. Now available across the U.S. Download the Robinhood app now to begin. Futures and cleared swaps trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Event contracts are offered by Robinhood Derivatives, LLC., a registered futures commission merchant and swap
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