The New York Giants signed their third-round pick in the 2025 NFL draft on Monday, inking defensive lineman Darius Alexander to a four-year deal worth a reported $6.7 million. Alexander was the 65th overall selection in Round 3 out of Toledo and was high on the team's radar. He was mocked as early as the second round by several top draft analysts.

The Detroit Lions waived rookie cornerback Gavin Holmes on Monday, corresponding with the signing of Divaad Wilson, a free agent cornerback last signed with the New York Giants. Holmes was one of 10 undrafted free agents the Lions signed ahead of rookie minicamp and the only cornerback among the group.

New York Giants rookie defensive lineman Darius Alexander has signed his rookie contract after the team concluded its fourth OTA on Monday, the team announced. Alexander, 6-foot-4 and 305 pounds out of the University of Toledo was the first pick in the third round of this year’s draft,