Report: Giants “Very Serious” About Signing RB Shane Vereen

Update:

Rich Cimini reports that the Jets are showing interest in free agent RB Shane Vereen, but their level of interest will likely be determined by what happens with Bilal Powell.

• Cimini adds that other teams are in the mix as well.

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Ralph Vacciano reports that the Giants are “very serious” about trying to sign free agent running back Shane Vereen.

• Vacchiano adds that it’s possible a deal could get done soon after the market opens at 4 p.m.

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Albert Breer reports that the Giants are in the market for a versatile running back and have shown “significant interest” in Patriots free agent RB Shane Vereen.

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Manish Mehta reports that the Jets are lining up contingency options in the event Bilal Powell signs with another team.

Mehta previously mentioned that the Powell is “leaning towards” signing with the Bills and reuniting with former HC Rex Ryan.

One contingency option for the Jets, according to Mehta, is Patriots free agent RB Shane Vereen.

Last we heard regarding Vereen, Jeff Howe reported that Vereen is targeting a contract that would pay him close to $3.5 million per year.

Vereen, 25, played out his four-year, $3,461,150 rookie contract that included $1,762,238 guaranteed and is now in position to be an unrestricted free agent.

In 2014, Vereen ran for 391 yards on 96 carries (4.1 YPC) to go along with 52 receptions for 447 yards receiving and five total touchdowns for the Patriots.

Pro Football Focus has him rated as the No. 28 running back out of 57 qualifying players. We have Vereen listed as the No. 67 play in our Top 100 Free Agents list.