Free agent Left Tackle Eugene Monroe has decided to hang up his cleats rather than pursue a new deal and home. Giants fans held out hope, as they wished Monroe would agree to play right tackle for the G-Men.

Last month Monroe told Sirius XM NFL Radio he was in no rush to sign a deal.

“I’m weighing my options right now. I don’t feel like I have to jump on one of the first opportunities that come up, I’m just trying to be patient, wait on the right opportunity and also decide what’s going to be the best move for my family.”

This past Wednesday Monroe penned his announcement in a Players Tribune Article.

It’s time I put my health and my family first. It’s time for me to retire.

The Giants still have time to address their right tackle position as we gear towards training camp.

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After being unable to come to trade agreements the Baltimore Ravens have decided to release OT Eugene Monroe according to NFL’s Ian Rapport.

The #Ravens are releasing OT Eugene Monroe, source said. He couldn’t reach an agreement on salary. Keep an eye on the #Giants….

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) June 15, 2016

The #Giants wanted #Ravens LT Eugene Monroe, but not at $6.5M for 2016 & beyond. Expect serious interest now that he’s a free agent.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) June 15, 2016

As reported The Giants showed interest, but did not want to lose any assets in a trade. Monroe had difficulty reaching an agreement with his $6.5 million contract in negotiations with Baltimore. Now, after his release, he will hit the free-agent market.

The feeling is that The Giants could use Monroe at right tackle to help solidify the O-Line. There might be some truth to these rumors/reports.

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