Former Seattle Seahawks defensive back K'Von Wallace had the best season of his career in 2023 as he split time between the Arizona Cardinals and Tennessee Titans. He recorded 89 total tackles, 62 solo tackles, one tackle for loss, one quarterback hit, one interception, and six passes defended.
His performance led to him signing a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the Seahawks. He was unable to maintain his success in the nine games he played before an ankle injury landed him on injured reserve.
Wallace recorded just 15 total tackles, nine solo tackles, and one forced fumble. While some may attribute his lack of production to a decrease in playing time, a deeper dive shows that he simply was not a very good player.
Former Seattle Seahawks safety K'Von Wallace waived by the Giants
His 38.1 Pro Football Focus (subscription required) grade ranked 166th out of 171 safeties, while his 48.1 run defense grade and 41.8 coverage grade ranked 157th and 158th, respectively. Despite his struggles, Wallace landed a one-year, $1.17 million deal with the New York Giants. While he was expected to compete for a backup safety role, he was ultimately unable to make the final roster.
Wallace was given an opportunity to compete for a backup role behind Tyler Nubin and Jevon Holland. He was unable, however, to make it a serious competition and was subsequently released, according to The Athletic's Dan Duggan.
Wallace did not show much in the preseason as he finished with just six total tackles and three solo tackles. The fourth-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft has now had five teams move on from him in the past two calendar years after spending the first three seasons of his career with the Philadelphia Eagles.
While he will certainly look for an opportunity elsewhere, his release from the Giants may mark the end of the road for Wallace. It is unlikely that he will find himself on a 53-man roster to begin the regular season following his struggles last season. He could, however, be a midseason depth pickup if a team finds its safety room depleted by injuries.