(Kevin Terrell via AP)New York Giants linebacker Markus Golden (44) sacks Chicago Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) during an NFL game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Chicago.
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)New York Giants linebacker Markus Golden (44) during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday December 29th, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus via AP)New York Giants linebacker Markus Golden (44) rushes during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, in Philadelphia. For the Golden Eagles to succeed in 2019-20, he would need to be consistent in his performance and avoid having games with a ton of shots but no success. The Jets defeated the Giants 34-27. (Greg Trott via AP)New York Giants linebacker Markus Golden (44) waits for the snap during an NFL game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019 in Chicago. The Bears defeated the Colts 19-14.
Hill (95) and linebacker Markus Golden (44) sack Washington Redskins quarterback Case Keenum during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Landover, Md. The Bear defeated the Giants 19-14. (Ryan Kang via AP)New York Giants linebacker Markus Golden (44) during a preseason week 2 game against the Chicago Bears on Thursday, August 16, 2019 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Margaret Bowles via AP)New York Giants linebacker Markus Golden (44) picks up a fumble and returns it for a touchdown during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Thursday October 10, 2019 in Foxborough, Mass, (Evan Pinkus via AP)New York Giants' Markus Golden celebrates a sack during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)New York Giants linebacker Markus Golden (44) rushes against New England Patriots offensive tackle Marcus Cannon (61) during an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. In all, Golden has played in 62 games with 40 starts, recording 195 tackles, 29.0 sacks, 71 quarterback hits, 39 tackles for loss, six forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries, one of which he returned 42 yards for a touchdown last season vs. New England.Golden recorded 10.0 sacks in 2019, his first season with the team, to become the first Giants player with double-digit sacks since Jason Pierre-Paul had 12.5 in 2014 and the first Giants linebacker to accomplish the feat since Lawrence Taylor had 10.5 in 1990.View photos of outside linebacker Markus Golden.New York Giants linebacker Markus Golden (44) reacts against the Chicago Bears during an NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)New York Giants linebacker Markus Golden (44) during a preseason week 2 game against the Chicago Bears at Met Life Stadium in East Rutherford, NJNew York Giants linebacker Markus Golden (44) during a preseason week 2 game against the Chicago Bears at Met Life Stadium in East Rutherford, NJNew York Giants LB Markus Golden (44) during a week 9 game against the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJNew York Giants linebacker Markus Golden (44) takes part in a week 7 regular season game against the Arizona Cardinals at MetLife Stadium on Sunday October 20th, 2019 in East Rutherford, New JerseyNew York Giants linebacker Markus Golden (44) returns a fumble for a touchdown in a week 6 regular season game against the New England Patriots on Thursday October 10th, 2019 in Foxborough, MassachusettsNew York Giants linebacker Markus Golden (44) returns a fumble for a touchdown during a week 6 regular season game against the New England Patriots on Thursday October 10th, 2019 in Foxborough, MassachusettsNew York Giants linebacker Markus Golden (44) takes part in a week 3 regular season game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday September 22, 2019 in East Rutherford, New JerseyNew York Giants linebacker Markus Golden (44) takes part in a week 4 regular season game against the Minnesota Vikings at MetLife Stadium on Sunday October 6th, 2019 in East Rutherford, New JerseyNew York Giants' Markus Golden (44) celebrates over Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)New York Giants LB Markus Golden (44) during a regular season week 3 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James in Tampa, FL.New York Giants linebacker Markus Golden (44) takes part in a week 2 regular season game against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium on Sunday September 15th, 2019 in East Rutherford, New JerseyNew York Giants linebacker Markus Golden (44) takes part in a week 2 regular season game against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium on Sunday September 15th, 2019 in East Rutherford, New JerseyNew York Giants linebacker Markus Golden in action during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, in Philadelphia.
(AP Photo/Matt Rourke)New York Giants' Markus Golden (44) celebrates over Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)New York Giants linebacker Markus Golden (44) rushes the edge during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, in Philadelphia. The Eagles defeated the Giants in overtime, 23-17. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)New York Giants linebacker Markus Golden (44) pass rushes during an NFL game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019 in Chicago. The Bills defeated the Giants, 28-14. The expectation is for young pass rushers like Oshane Ximines and Lorenzo Carter, both recent draft picks, to step up.Clearly, though, the Giants would like to bring Golden back into the fold too.Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our © 2020 Advance Local Media LLC. (Ryan Kang via AP)New York Giants linebacker Markus Golden (44) celebrates after a defensive play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. After months of rumors on the free agent edge market, one domino has moved. The tender works like a franchise tag and he can wait to sign. (Ryan Kang via AP)New York Giants' Markus Golden celebrates after sacking Philadelphia Eagles' Carson Wentz during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, in Philadelphia.