What’s left for the Giants to shop for in Wave 2 of the free-agent frenzy? They still need help at corner, a replacement for Dalvin Tomlinson on their defensive line, and could use some depth in several spots, too.

Here’s a look at some of the free agents they could still sign:

CB Adoree’ Jackson – They’ve clearly targeted the 25-year-old as their top remaining target, and likely the last semi-expensive free agent they’d pursue. He arrived for a visit in New Jersey on Sunday night, and the Giants are putting a heavy blitz on him, with recruiting pitches from several players (including Jabrill Peppers and Logan Ryan). A former first-round pick, he was among the NFL’s elite in coverage before a knee injury kept him out almost the entire 2020 season. That led to his surprising release from the Titans. The Giants might be able to steal him with a decent, prove-it contract. The Eagles are reportedly after him, too.

CB Malcolm Butler – A former Patriot with ties to Joe Judge, the 31-year-old was very good with the Titans last season. He even had four interceptions. The Giants ideally want to groom a younger corner opposite James Bradberry, but if they can’t find one, Butler could be a good stop-gap on a one-year deal.

DT Danny Shelton – Ideally, the Giants would’ve found a way to keep Tomlinson on their defensive line. Now that he’s gone, though, they have to replace him in the middle. The 6-foot-2, 345-pound “Feast Mode” was a late cap casualty by the Lions. He did miss time with a knee injury last season and has never quite lived up to his status as the 12th overall pick (2015). But he’s still only 27, and he’s a big run-stuffer who could come cheap.

G Trai Turner, Chargers – The five-time Pro Bowl guard is coming off a terrible season with the Chargers which included a groin injury that cost him seven games. Still, the 6-foot-3, 315-pounder is only 27 and had a terrific career in Carolina before they traded him last March. He should find some suitors now that he’s a free agent. As for the Giants, it’s hard to believe they’re comfortable going into the season with Shane Lemieux and Will Hernandez as their starting guards. And Turner is a former Dave Gettleman draft pick (third-round, 2014, Carolina).

DT Ndamukong Suh – At age 34, he may not be the player he was, but he’s close. He had six sacks and 19 quarterback hits for the Bucs last season. He’s also durable, having not missed a game or a start since 2011. He wants to stay in Tampa, but they may not have a lot of cap space to spare. If his price is low enough, it’s worth a call. With Suh, the Giants would hardly miss Tomlinson at all.

CB K’Waun Williams – When he was healthy, he was one of the better slot corners in the NFL, but a knee injury limited him to just eight starts last season. That, plus his age (he’ll turn 30) in July, has dragged down his market. He’s not the answer for the Giants’ corner needs, but he could take over the slot and allow Darnay Holmes to get comfortable on the outside. The Paterson native would love to come home.

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