John Harbaugh and the New York Giants are establishing a new identity built around heavier personnel packages, and they’ve signed a player who fits that vision perfectly: fullback Patrick Ricard. The 31-year-old served as a dynamic lead blocker for Derrick Henry over the past two seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, and he spent his entire career in Baltimore under John Harbaugh.
Ricard entered the league as an undrafted rookie free agent in 2017 out of the University of Maine. He played 149 offensive snaps as a rookie and 96 in his sophomore season (2018). Over the course of his career, he has logged 3,640 offensive snaps and consistently earned strong run-blocking grades from Pro Football Focus.
Ricard only played 274 snaps in 2025, due to a calf injury that he sustained in training camp. Ricard reappeared with the injury in late October and returned in Week 8 against the Chicago Bears.
Despite primarily serving as a blocker, Ricard has contributed occasionally as a ball carrier and receiver. He has committed 20 penalties in his career and caught 53 of 69 targets for 360 yards and seven receiving touchdowns. On the ground, he has 11 career carries for 22 yards.
The 6-foot-3, 300-pound fullback gives Matt Nagy and Greg Roman a lot of flexibility with their rushing scheme. Ricard can execute a variety of blocks at a high level from the fullback position, while offering sufficient blocking on the line of scrimmage as a tight end. Ricard can kick out, cut, lead-block, pass protect, and much more, all while being a reliable enough check-down option.
New York will likely see more 21, 22, and 23 personnel packages that will showcase Ricard, and the fullback will bring more of a vintage physical feel to the Giants’ offense. Ricard will fill the Daniel Bellinger role from last season, but his responsibilities will be of more value in this style of offense. Cam Skattebo, Tyrone Tracy Jr., and the entire Giants’ offense will benefit from Ricard’s presence.
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