Top 2017 Free Agents By Position 3.0: Defense
2017/03/top-2017-free-agents-by-position-3-0-defenseThe buzz around Johnathan Hankins has been virtually non-existent, as the only club that's been even tangentially linked to the 25-year-old is the Redskins.
NFC Notes: Vikings, Redskins, Evans, Cardinals
2017/03/nfc-notes-vikings-redskins-evans-cardinalsAt one point, the Redskins may have had interest in free agent defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins, tweets ESPN.com's John Keim.
PFR Originals: 3/5/17 – 3/12/17
2017/03/pfr-originals-3517-31217Many free agents were already spoken for by Friday, leading Zach to take a look at the best remaining players at that time, a list that included (and still includes) Adrian Peterson, Hightower, Eddie Lacy, Dontari Poe, and Johnathan Hankins.
Updates On Top Remaining Free Agents
2017/03/nfl-free-agents-availableJohnathan Hankins, DT (Giants): Hankins' camp has been keeping things on the QT.
PFR’s Top 50 NFL Free Agents
2017/03/top-50-nfl-free-agents-2017Johnathan Hankins, DT (Giants): Hankins has youth on his side as he won’t turn 25 until late March.
NFC East Notes: Cowboys, Giants, Gruden
2017/03/nfc-east-notes-cowboys-giants-grudenThe Giants have made an effort to keep Johnathan Hankins, but he's likely going to test the market, Vacchiano reports, adding that the defensive tackle will almost certainly leave the Giants if he reaches free agency.
Giants Not In Running For Adrian Peterson?
2017/03/giants-wont-sign-adrian-petersonThey are working hard to re-sign defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins and to extend Jason Pierre-Paul after his franchise tag.
Top 2017 Free Agents By Position 2.0: Defense
2017/03/top-2017-free-agents-position-nflCalais Campbell is the best overall player among interior defenders, and though he's entering his age-31 season and may not cost as much as Johnathan Hankins, Brandon Williams, and Dontari Poe, Campbell will still be highly-sought after as he searches for his last substantial payday Campbell's agent met with the Cardinals last week, but other speculative fits for the veteran defender include the Broncos, Raiders, Ravens, Colts, and Titans.
Giants To Franchise Tag Jason Pierre-Paul
2017/02/giants-franchise-tag-jason-pierre-paulIdeally, the Giants would like to retain their defensive core, which means brand new deals for JPP and defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins.
Chiefs To Tag Eric Berry Over Dontari Poe?
2017/02/chiefs-eric-berry-dontari-poe-free-agencyBy our measure, Poe ranks as the fifth-best pending free agent defensive tackle, behind Kawann Short, Calais Campbell, Johnathan Hankins, and Brandon Williams.
West Notes: Mitchell, Broncos, Poe, Raiders
2017/02/west-notes-mitchell-broncos-seahawks-chiefs-poe-raidersHe stands to join Brandon Williams, Johnathan Hankins and Bennie Logan among free agent defensive tackles.
Top 2017 Free Agents By Position: Defense
2017/02/best-nfl-2017-free-agents-defenseOf the remaining defenders, Campbell is the best overall player, but given that he's entering his age-31 season, he may not cost as much as Johnathan Hankins, Brandon Williams, and Dontari Poe.
PFR’s Top 50 NFL Free Agents For 2017 1.0
2017/03/2017-top-50-nfl-free-agentsJohnathan Hankins, DT (Giants): Hankins has youth on his side as he won't turn 25 until late March.
NFC Notes: Giants, Vikes, Bucs, Bears, 49ers
2017/02/nfc-notes-giants-hankins-vikings-bucs-glennon-bears-49ersThe Giants are trying to bring back every key member of their excellent defense, and while that would include retaining Johnathan Hankins, re-signing the 325-pound defensive tackle is easier said than done, as Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com writes.
Giants Attempting To Retain Defensive Core
2017/02/giants-attempting-to-retain-defensive-coreDefensive lineman Jason Pierre-Paul and Johnathan Hankins are both scheduled to become unrestricted free agents on March 9, but "word on the street" is the Giants will make a run at re-signing both players, according to Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com.
Top 3 Offseason Needs: San Francisco 49ers
2017/02/top-3-offseason-needs-san-francisco-49ersZgonina's presence could also lead the 49ers to pursue Giants defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins, who is only 24 years old.
Top 3 Offseason Needs: Atlanta Falcons
2017/02/top-3-offseason-needs-atlanta-falconsDontari Poe and Johnathan Hankins represent other expensive tackle options, while John Jenkins, Stephen Paea, Sylvester Williams, and Glenn Dorsey will come at a lower cost.
Top 3 Offseason Needs: Detroit Lions
2017/02/top-3-offseason-needs-detroit-lionsJust 24, Johnathan Hankins has shown flashes as an interior pass-rusher.
Top 3 Offseason Needs: Jacksonville Jaguars
2017/02/top-3-offseason-needs-jacksonville-jaguarsIf the club wants a big body to stick in the middle of the defense and play next to Jackson, Johnathan Hankins, Brandon Williams, and Bennie Logan will be available.
Ravens To Prioritize Brandon Williams Re-Up
2017/01/ravens-to-prioritize-brandon-williams-re-upWilliams comprises part of a loaded defensive tackle class, with Kawann Short, Dontari Poe and Johnathan Hankins all sitting as UFAs.
NFC Notes: Redskins, Cowboys, Lions, Saints
2017/01/nfc-notes-redskins-cowboys-lions-saintsMcDonald, Patriots defensive end Jabaal Sheard, Giants defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins, Jaguars defensive tackle Abry Jones, and Jaguars running back Denard Robinson.
Top 3 Offseason Needs: Washington Redskins
2017/01/top-3-offseason-needs-washington-redskinsThe Giants' Johnathan Hankins and the Eagles' Bennie Logan could also be in consideration, as their respective signings would not only bolster Washington's front, but weaken that of a division rival.
Free Agency Notes: Jets, Giants, Lions
2017/01/free-agency-notes-jets-giants-lionsThe Giants have a number of key players reaching free agency this summer, including defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul, defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins, and cornerback Coty Sensabaugh.
Top 3 Offseason Needs: New York Giants
2017/01/top-3-offseason-needs-new-york-giantsJohnathan Hankins, DT…
Jason Fitzgerald On Gronk, Romo, Giants, Chiefs
2016/12/jason-fitzgerald-on-gronk-romo-giants-chiefsWho will be the top unrestricted free agents this offseason? Jason Fitzgerald of OverTheCap.com throws out several names that may not be tagged by their current teams (via Twitter): Cardinals linebacker Chandler Jones, Rams cornerback Trumaine Johnson, Panthers defensive tackle Kawann Short, Giants defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins, and Bills cornerback Stephon Gilmore.