The 6-foot-4, 243-pound Akins spent his first four seasons with the Houston Texans, who originally selected him in the third round (98th overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft. 

The 6-foot-9, 320-pound lineman recently took part in the NFL's International Pathway Program in Arizona. 

Garcia, who won a Super Bowl with Denver, has played in 93 games (52 starts) for the Broncos and Cardinals.

Platzgummer, 6-0 and 198 pounds, was originally signed by the Giants in 2020 as part of the NFL's International Player Pathway Program.

A look at the latest unconfirmed media buzz and rumors with free agency getting underway this week.

Originally a fourth-round pick out of the University of Florida by Denver in 2015, Garcia has made 39 regular-season starts at left guard, nine at right guard, and four at center. 

In 2020, James became the first NFL player with at least three receptions of 40+ yards in a game since Kansas City's Tyreek Hill in 2017 and the first member of the 49ers to do so since Jerry Rice in 1995.

The lineman's journey to the Giants comes full circle with his dad, a former MTA bus driver.

He was named to the Pro Football Writers of America All-NFC Team and ESPN All-Rookie Team in 2018. 

The 27-year-old tight end reunites with OC Mike Kafka after the two spent the 2020 season together in Kansas City.

Ellis, 6-2 and 350 pounds, has played in 100 regular-season games with 50 starts for the Raiders (2014-18) and Ravens (2019-21).

The Giants.com crew breaks down the first wave of free agency.