Why did the Giants sign Patrick Ricard?

The Giants signed Ricard in March 2026 to reunite him with new head coach John Harbaugh, who coached him in Baltimore, and to bring a physical downhill run-blocking presence to the offense.

How many Pro Bowls has Patrick Ricard made?

Ricard has made six Pro Bowls (2019-2022, 2024-2025) and was a first-team All-Pro fullback in 2024.

What college did Patrick Ricard attend?

Ricard played at the University of Maine, where he was a defensive lineman before converting to fullback in the NFL.

Is Patrick Ricard the highest-paid fullback in the NFL?

Yes, his two-year deal with the Giants signed in March 2026 made him the league's highest-paid fullback.

Was Patrick Ricard drafted?

No, Ricard went undrafted in 2017 and was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as a defensive end before switching to fullback.

Patrick Ricard

Running back · 10th season

Updated 13 hours ago

Height: 6-3
Weight: 300
Age: 32
College: Maine
Drafted: Undrafted
Exp: 10

Overview

Patrick Ricard signed with the Giants in March 2026 free agency on a two-year deal that made him the highest-paid fullback in the NFL, reuniting him with head coach John Harbaugh after nine seasons together in Baltimore. Baltimore signed Ricard as an undrafted free agent out of Maine in 2017 and converted him from defensive end to fullback.

Ricard made six Pro Bowls with the Ravens, in 2019 through 2022 and 2024 through 2025, and was a first-team All-Pro in 2024. He has caught 49 passes for 323 yards and seven touchdowns over his career.

Listed at 6-foot-3 and 300 pounds, Ricard is expected to anchor 21-personnel packages alongside rookie running back Cam Skattebo. He was on the Giants' active roster for the 28-20 Week 1 win over Dallas.

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Frequently asked

Why did the Giants sign Patrick Ricard?: The Giants signed Ricard in March 2026 to reunite him with new head coach John Harbaugh, who coached him in Baltimore, and to bring a physical downhill run-blocking presence to the offense.
How many Pro Bowls has Patrick Ricard made?: Ricard has made six Pro Bowls (2019-2022, 2024-2025) and was a first-team All-Pro fullback in 2024.
What college did Patrick Ricard attend?: Ricard played at the University of Maine, where he was a defensive lineman before converting to fullback in the NFL.
Is Patrick Ricard the highest-paid fullback in the NFL?: Yes, his two-year deal with the Giants signed in March 2026 made him the league's highest-paid fullback.
Was Patrick Ricard drafted?: No, Ricard went undrafted in 2017 and was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as a defensive end before switching to fullback.

Also at running back:Najee Harris, Devin Singletary, Tyrone Tracy Jr., Cam Skattebo