Why did Nate Ebner leave the Pats to join the Giants?

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Probably this...
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Sometimes more than money is involved.

But my guess is...$, knowing Judge very well, knowing the dynasty was over, wanting a change of scenery, etc. Oh and definitely $ again.

hope I can help the ballclub".

Losses

Quarterback Tom Brady signs a two-year deal with the Buccaneers (per Adam Schefter)

Special teamer Nate Ebner signs with the Giants (per Ian Rapoport) 

LB Elandon Roberts signs with the Dolphins (per Cameron Wolfe)

Center Ted Karras signs a one-year, $4 million contract with the Dolphins (per Jeremy Fowler)

Patriots trade safety Duron Harmon to the Lions in exchange for a swap of late-round draft picks (per Ian Rapoport)

DT Danny Shelton signs a two-year, $8 million deal with the Lions (per Adam Schefter)

LB Jamie Collins signs a three-year, $30 million deal with the Lions (per Ian Rapoport)

LB Kyle Van Noy signs a four-year, $51 million deal with the Dolphins (per Ian Rapoport)

Acquisitions

Patriots sign fullback Danny Vitale (per Tom Pelissero)

Patriots sign WR Damiere Byrd to a one-year deal (per Mike Reiss)

Patriots sign DT Beau Allen to a two-year $8 million contract (per Adam Caplan)

Patriots sign safety Adrian Phillips to a two-year deal (per Charles Robinson)

In comment 14845211 idinkido said:

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Sometimes more than money is involved.

In the immortal words of George Young, "When they say it's not about money, it's always about money.".

In comment 14845229 Defenderdawg said:

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Losses Quarterback Tom Brady signs a two-year deal with the Buccaneers (per Adam Schefter) Special teamer Nate Ebner signs with the Giants (per Ian Rapoport)  LB Elandon Roberts signs with the Dolphins (per Cameron Wolfe) Center Ted Karras signs a one-year, $4 million contract with the Dolphins (per Jeremy Fowler) Patriots trade safety Duron Harmon to the Lions in exchange for a swap of late-round draft picks (per Ian Rapoport) DT Danny Shelton signs a two-year, $8 million deal with the Lions (per Adam Schefter) LB Jamie Collins signs a three-year, $30 million deal with the Lions (per Ian Rapoport) LB Kyle Van Noy signs a four-year, $51 million deal with the Dolphins (per Ian Rapoport) )

Wow with the exception of Brady they all went to play for ex-Pat assistants.

I never heard or read an interview with Ebner. Think there is more to it than just the money angle.

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Doesn't answer why the Giants, but will make you root for the guy.
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But after learning more about him I think he's a terrific signing. We need more players with his work ethic and I believe our new coach knows this.