The defections have already started. Two linebackers who started in Super Bowl XLII for the Giants are now ex-Giants.

Kawika Mitchell is on his way to Buffalo to sign with the Bills for five years and $17.5 million, including $3.5 million in bonus money. Reggie Torbor, who filled in at strong side linebacker after Mathias Kiwanuka went down with a broken leg, was not hotly pursued by the Giants and the career backup has hooked on with the Dolphins.