Giants Notes: Graham, McAdoo, Free Agents

Defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul leads the list, and he's joined by defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins, linebacker Keenan Robinson, right guard John Jerry, linebacker Kelvin Sheppard, and tight end Larry Donnell.

Giants Re-Sign Montori Hughes

A season-ending injury suffered by defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins in November paved the way for Hughes to make the main roster last year and he saw time in seven regular season contests.

Extra Points: Raiders, JPP, Bills, Allen

Pierre-Paul's altered career arc and looming extensions for Johnathan Hankins and/or Justin Pugh and Weston Richburg could make JPP a lower priority.

NFC East Notes: Giants, Williams, Redskins

By clogging up the middle, Snacks should allow Johnathan Hankins and Jay Bromley more sack opportunities and improve the overall ability of the team to push the pocket in on opposing quarterbacks.

NFC East Notes: Cousins, Giants, JPP, Harrison

More from Graziano, who writes that run-stuffer Damon Harrison will team with Johnathan Hankins on early downs.

Extra Points: Lions, Rams, Eagles, Draft

In an Insider-only piece for ESPN.com, Field Yates identifies several projected 2017 free agents who could put themselves in line for big contracts with strong 2016 performances, including Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin and Giants defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins.

Offseason Outlook: New York Giants

Defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins, who was placed on IR in November, could be a buy-low candidate if the Giants want to lock him down for future seasons.

East Notes: Coughlin, Flowers, Jets, Patriots

Vacchiano sees the Eli Manning-to-Odell Beckham connection as perhaps Big Blue's only playoff-worthy facet, with injuries to Victor Cruz, Johnathan Hankins and maladies across the offensive line have exposed a lack of depth.

Minor NFL Transactions: 11/10/15

The Giants announced that they have added defensive tackle Montori Hughes to the active roster while placing defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins on IR.

Injury Updates: Hankins, Folk, Hicks, Ware

Giants head coach Tom Coughlin confirmed today that defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins will undergo surgery for a torn pectoral, ending his season, per Dan Graziano of ESPN.com (Twitter link).

Injury Updates: Big Ben, Lewis, Hankins, Cole

Giants defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins suffered a torn pectoral during today's game against the Buccaneers, the team announced on Twitter.

Giants Cut Kenrick Ellis

But the Hampton alum didn't do enough to impress over the summer, so the Giants will keep Nix and Jay Bromley at defensive tackle behind starters Jonathan Hankins and Cullen Jenkins.

NFC East Notes: Hankins, Lee, Eagles

Defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins may be the most important piece of the Giants' defense this season, but he's also not getting a ton of attention from onlookers.

Giants Considering Run At Ndamukong Suh

For the Giants, defensive line isn't necessarily a top priority, since the team used its own franchise tag on Jason Pierre-Paul yesterday, and has Johnathan Hankins as an anchor on the interior.

Offseason Outlook: New York Giants

Still, after allowing 2,162 rushing yards and 4.94 yards per carry last season, it remains a need as Johnathan Hankins requires a qualified partner.

Coach Updates: Spagnuolo, 49ers, Shanahan

Howell picks out Johnathan Hankins, Antrel Rolle, Jason Pierre-Paul, Robert Ayers, and Jameel McClain as guys who may benefit.

NFC South Links: Smith, Glennon, Hankins

Offseason In Review: New York Giants

On the interior, third-round pick Jay Bromley and Mike Patterson (signed to a minimum deal) will be there to support projected starters Johnathan Hankins and Cullen Jenkins.

Extra Points: Davis, Hankins, Vernon, Brown

Giants 2013 second-round pick Johnathan Hankins came on strong down the stretch last season and is poised to inherit the nose tackle position vacated by Linval Joseph, who signed a free-agent deal with the Vikings, writes NJ.com's Jordan Raanan.