Report: Offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz visiting Arizona Cardinals
Mar 15, 2016, 5:33 PM | Updated: 5:36 pm
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) takes the snap as guard Geoff Schwartz (74) blocks against Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) as outside linebacker Lavonte David (54) watches during the first half of an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
With the Arizona Cardinals’ necessity of finding a pass-rusher accomplished with the trade to acquire Chandler Jones from the New England Patriots, it appears the team is quick to move on to their next-biggest need: filling holes on the offensive line.
NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday that former New York Giants offensive guard Geoff Schwartz is visiting the team.
More offensive line action for #AZCardinals: Geoff Schwartz is visiting them, source said
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2016
Schwartz, who will turn 30 in July, was cut by the Giants in February after suffering a broken leg in Week 12.
After the 2008 seventh-round pick signed a four-year, $16.8 million deal with New York in 2014, injuries caused him to miss 14 games in 2014 and five 2015. He played both left and right guard and earlier in his NFL career also had experience at tackle.
Schwartz, who has also played for Carolina, Kansas City and Minnesota, is not the only offensive lineman the Cardinals have shown interest in during free agency.
Arizona reportedly offered former Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Evan Mathis a two-year contract on Tuesday. The Cardinals also had interest in Amini Silatolu and tackle Andre Smith.
