Giants Sign Ricard for Power Run Game

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The New York Giants made a smart move in free agency by signing 31-year-old fullback

Patrick Ricard from the Baltimore Ravens.

This reunion with his former coach John Harbaugh aims to bring back old school power running

to the Giants' offense in the 2026 season.

Giants' fans are excited because the team already had a strong ground game last year, finishing

fifth in rushing yards at 129 point.

One per game and fourth in rushing touchdowns with 22 scores.

That success came despite a 4-in-13 record in injuries.

Ricard built his reputation in Baltimore as a tough blocker in run heavy sets, helping

create lanes for big backs like Derek Henry.

The Ravens averaged nearly two yards before contact with him on the field, piling up over

700 yards in those situations.

Now with Harbaugh calling the shots in New York, Ricard steps in to replace the power

lost when Ricky Runner-Camp Scotabo went down with an ankle.

Injury midseason.

This adds the beef up front that wore down defenses last year.

Experts see this as a total win for the Giants, making their offense more balanced and

dangerous, especially with young quarterback Jackson Darden.

It sets up a gritty run attack that could open up the passing game all season long.

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