Ex-Steelers CB Gay signs with Giants

Former Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback William Gay signed with the New York Giants, the team announced.

Gay's agent, Jerrold Colton, announced Gay's intention to sign earlier Thursday, tweeting in part, "Thrilled that William Gay will be continuing his outstanding career as he signs w/ @Giants for what will be his 12th @NFL season!"

Gay was informed that he would be released by the Steelers in March just ahead of the start of the league year. The 33-year-old had spent 10 of his 11 NFL seasons in Pittsburgh, with two five-year stints split up by one year in Arizona in 2012. He tallied one interception and three passes defensed in 16 games in 2017.

Gay has never missed a game in his career, playing in 176 and starting 101. A fifth-round pick of the Steelers in 2007, he has 13 interceptions and 87 passes defensed in his career.

With the Giants, Gay is expected to help fill the void left by the release of Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie.

--Field Level Media