New York Giants sign former Georgia offensive lineman, first-round pick
The New York Giants have signed former Georgia offensive lineman and first-round pick, Isaiah Wilson. Drafted 29th overall in 2020, Wilson is attempting a comeback on the Giants’ practice squad.
Originally reported by Talkin’ Giants host Bobby Skinner, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport confirmed the signing today on Twitter.
“Comeback? Ex-Titans 1st-round OT Isaiah Wilson is back in the NFL. Signing a practice squad deal with the Giants, sources tell me & Tom Pelissero. A high-end talent who battled off-the-field issues that led to a trade from TEN & release from Dolphins, he gets another chance,” tweeted Rapoport.
Prior to being drafted by the Titans, Wilson enjoyed success as a teammate in college of current Giants starting left tackle, Andrew Thomas.
The Giants have had well-documented problems along their offensive line since the days of Eli Manning. If Wilson can reclaim his NFL career, the Giants are making a shrewd move.
Wilson admits ‘I lost myself’
Shortly after the news broke of Wilson’s NFL comeback attempt, Wilson penned a lengthy, emotional message on his Instagram, in which he says he’s “not asking for forgiveness, but hoping for a second chance.”
“Dear World, Some of you may know me as GG, some of you may know me as Panda, even some of you know me as the biggest bust in NFL history. Today I write to you as Isaiah Wilson. Before the fame and the glamour, I was just a kid trying to make history as the best player out of New York City,” Wilson wrote, in part. “I was the hope for my hood. As time went on and success came my way I struggled deeply with trying to prove who I was to every one counting on my wins. I lost myself .. my mental .. my ability to love. I lost it all.”
Wilson appeared in just one game for the Titans, logging four total snaps, in a year that was otherwise plagued by off-field conflicts.
“When I lost, seemingly everyone who once was in my corner was gone,” Wilson continued. “The ones that have remained, I love you. Today I write to you as Isaiah Wilson, not asking for forgiveness, but hoping for a second chance. With the time I’ve had away from the game I learned so much about who I am as a human. I finally love myself and it feels incredible. I now am ready to step back on that field with pride , integrity, and passion. Thank you to everyone who hasn’t left my side, I’ll never forget you and to the ones who ran away, I forgive you. I’m back and better than ever. Let’s go!”
Isaiah Wilson is officially back in the NFL, and a member of the New York Giants.