Giants may cap Ike era

The four minor roster cuts the Giants made on Tuesday will likely be the only ones they make before free agency starts Wednesday. But that doesn't mean everyone else on the roster is safe. The fate of several veterans was still undecided as the Giants held organizational meetings this week. Most notable was that of receiver Ike Hilliard, who is due a $750,000 roster bonus in mid-March. With the Giants expected to be somewhere between $5 million and $10 million under the cap, which was set yesterday at $85.5 million, they could afford the $3 million cap hit they'd take if they decided to release him.

Another veteran who could be on the bubble is safety Shaun Williams, who is due a $900,000 bonus on April 1. However the Giants are expected to first ask him to restructure his contract. If he doesn't, then his spot on the roster could be in danger, even though cutting him would cost nearly $5 million in cap space. Continue