After four seasons with the Giants, Wayne Gallman is exploring his options in free agency. The 49ers are interested in the former fourth-round pick.
The 49ers are hosting Gallman on a visit, according to ESPN.com’s Field Yates (on Twitter). Gallman served as Saquon Barkley‘s backup for three seasons and saw extended time last year after the Pro Bowler’s Week 2 ACL tear.
This news comes after the 49ers’ unsuccessful pursuit of Giovani Bernard, who chose the Buccaneers over the 49ers and Seahawks. The 49ers return Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson, who are each attached to low-cost contracts, but appear to be searching for more backfield help. Tevin Coleman signed with the Jets, and former big-ticket signing Jerick McKinnon remains a free agent.
Gallman, 26, established new career-high marks in rushing yards (682) and yards per carry (4.6) last season. The Clemson product also added a career-best six rushing touchdowns in 2020, playing the lead role for a Giants team that signed Devonta Freeman and promoted Alfred Morris in the wake of Barkley’s injury.
The Giants moved in a different direction for their RB2 gig, signing Devontae Booker to a $3MM-per-year deal early in free agency. Big Blue’s previous regime drafted Gallman, who seems set to leave New York.
He a beast
he would be a great addition for the NYJ
Why did the Giants give up on him? Booker can’t be that much better unless Gallman priced himself out and wanted much more than Booker.
I think it’s what you mentioned. Gallman played well enough to earn a nice pay day and the Giants did not want to shell out that much for a backup.
The problem is gallman needs the ball to get going. He is great as an injury replacement or workhouse but not as an occasional change of pace back.
From the information I heard, He didn’t want to be on the bench again as a backup to Barkley, and felt after last year he could go somewhere and compete for the starting RB job. While he is a good back the Giants felt he was asking for too much in terms of money and wanting more playing time.
He’ll be a great addition to any team that signs him.
If that were the case it would be almost inexplicable that he would be meeting with the 49ers who routinely use 3-4 rb’s per game
Not if he’s the first among equals.
The NFL is all about depth at RB, OL, TE, DL and DB. Stars at QB, WR and LB…
Formula for winning….
Think he would be a great fit for the Steelers of course they have no money but he would get playing time even if they drafted a rb