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Giants release Kyle Rudolph ahead of NFL free agency, millions gained in 2022 cap space

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There is now another veteran tight end heading into 2022 NFL free agency. Kyle Rudolph, 32, signed a two-year, $12 million contract with the New York Giants last March in the hopes of providing them another valuable offensive target for quarterback Daniel Jones. One year later, they’ve decided it best to part ways with the two-time Pro Bowler, having released him just ahead of the new league year opening on March 16 — Rudolph announcing the move via social media. The release frees up $5 million toward the Giants salary cap, a much-needed gain as the club was more than $12 million over the cap prior to the move.

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