Akins is signing with the Giants, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: A 2018 third-round pick, Akins never topped 418 yards or two TDs in his four years with the Texans, though he did play at least 13 games each season. He and Ricky Seals-Jones will compete to replace Evan Engram (Jaguars) as the Giants' top pass catcher at tight end, though the upcoming NFL Draft could bring a third competitor for the job.
Jordan Akins Sitting out Sunday
Akins (illness) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Titans.
Analysis: Akins was questionable due to an illness and won't be available for the final game of the season. The 2018 third-round pick is set to hit free agency during the offseason after totaling 24 receptions for 214 yards and zero touchdowns in 2021.
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