Mystery Club In On Johnathan Hankins?

An unidentified team has reportedly jumped into the Johnathan Hankins sweepstakes over the past week, according to Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com (Twitter link). However, that mystery club may not have expressed serious interest, because the Hankins market remains “all quiet,” per Raanan.Johnathan Hankins (Vertical)

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Hankins, 25, is the best free agent still left on the board — he’s one of only five of PFR’s Top 50 Free Agents left unsigned, and he also ranks as PFR’s best free agent interior defender. Despite that fact, Hankins’ market has been slow to evolve, as the Dolphins are the only external club known to have been in communication with the defensive tackle. Miami, however, is only looking for a rotational lineman to play alongside Ndamukong Suh and Jordan Phillips.

The Giants, meanwhile, are open to re-upping Hankins, and the club has had a “solid” multi-year offer on the table for weeks. Big Blue is reportedly pushing for a quick answer from Hankins, who may want to keep hunting for a better offer. Much of the league views Hankins as a two-down player, though, meaning a superior proposal may not exist.

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