Kenny Golladay Criticizes Reduced Giants Role: 'I Came Here to Play'

Kenny Golladay, who is in the second year of a four-season, $72 million deal, played just two snaps in a 19-16 win over the Carolina Panthers.

Golladay spoke to reporters on Wednesday about his reduced role.

He said that he came to play. They are also paying me to play. I think they would like to see more.

I don't agree with it. Every day I can only control what I can do. I think everything that was done in the game could have been done by me. It's good that we won at the end of the day.

The ex-Detroit Lion, who signed with Big Blue during the 2021 free agency period, gave more comments.

Jordan Raanan @JordanRaanan

Kenny Golladay on playing 2 snaps vs. Panthers. Accepted the coach’s decision but … “I don’t agree with it. … I should be playing regardless,” he said. “That’s a fact.” More Golladay:“I didn’t like the decision whatsoever.”“Little confusing.”

“I came here to play.”

Golladay caught just 37 passes for 521 yards and no touchdown for the Giants. He had two catches for 22 yards in the first week of the season, but was unable to score in the game.

The general manager and head coach of the New York Giants have taken over.

Regardless of one's contract status, it's clear that the Giants are in the best position to succeed regardless of who plays.

According to Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post, it's a constant competition at receiver.

The other guys have to be ready to go as backups if we keep rolling guys through the lineup.

The Giants didn't use Kadarius Toney in the first week of the season.

In Week 2, Toney got back on the field more frequently, but it appeared to be at the expense of Golladay.

New York scored all of its points in the second half of the game against Tennessee, but the Giants' offense has struggled since. The four field goals and one touchdown were enough for the victory.

The Giants will take their 2-0 record back to the Meadowlands as they host the Dallas Cowboys on Monday night.