Seattle snagged the Boston native and second-generation Brazilian immigrant from Green Bay's practice squad in 2010. From 2011-2014, Giacomini started at right tackle. He was serviceable rather than dominant, and frustratingly penalty-prone, but with a nasty attitude that helped set the tone for the unit and endeared him to O-Line coach Tom Cable.
After helping Seattle win Super Bowl XLVIII, Giacomini signed a 4-year, $18 million deal with the Jets, including $7 million guaranteed. There was a Seahawks connection to the departure, as John Idzik, Jr.--Seattle's salary cap man from 2007-12--had become the Jets GM. Idzik's tenure in New York was controversial and short (2013-14), with many of his personnel decisions since reversed, but not this one. Giacomini has started every game at right tackle for the Jets since signing.
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