Golden Tate joined the Giants in 2019 but stayed a turbulent time in New York; the wide receiver was sidelined by the NFL in the first season with the team and was sent off after fighting coaches in 2020; The Giants will also release linebacker David Mayo
By Joe Shread
Last updated: 04/03/21 7:18 am
Golden Tate scored just two goals in 2020
The Golden Tate wide receiver was released just two seasons into a four-year, $ 37.5m deal with the New York Giants.
The 32-year-old was an underage 2020, starting just four of his 12 games and recording 35 innings for 388 yards and two touchdowns.
Linebacker David Mayo was released just one season into his three-year contract. The moves will save the Giants $ 8.4m instead of a cap.
Writing on social media after his release, Tate said: “I appreciate the conversations and professionalism that the Giants’ management showed me earlier today. class action group from start to finish, your respect means the world to me and my family.
David Mayo did not sign a three-season contract with the Giants last year
“To my teammates, I will appreciate all the friendships I have built over the last two seasons forever. There is a funny, gritty group of dudes to be around. I go with the NFC East (unless I’m in the department).
“For Giants fans, one I had fun playing for y’all.
“Business is business, I’m excited to help my next team, and go get another ring! Thank you NYC!”
Tate’s 2020 season was the second-least result of his career and also included being benchmarked for the Week 9 game against NFC rivals East Washington.
The move came after he was seen shouting at Giants coaching staff during the Week 8 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Tate’s wife also commented critically on the team on social media, which she later posted.
Tate was also suspended for four games during the 2019 season after violating NFL rules regarding performance-enhancing products.
He was reportedly available with the Giants ahead of the 2020 trade-off date, but eventually stayed with the team for the rest of the season.
Tate’s 11-year career has included spells with the Seattle Seahawks, Detroit Lions and Philadelphia Eagles. He has scored 695 passes for 8,278 yards and 46 touchdowns.