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Category: ‘NFL Free Agency’

Terrell Thomas not Interested in Testing Free Agent Waters, “Definitely” Wants to Return to Giants
January 18th, 2012 at 7:22 AM
Although his contract is expiring at the end of the season and a large payday could potentially be on the horizon despite tearing his ACL, Terrell Thomas has no interest in testing the free agent market and fully anticipates being a member of the New York Giants next year. ***PHOTO1*** "I haven’t...

New York Giants Work Out Will Blackmon, Kevin Smith and Several Others
October 18th, 2011 at 2:21 AM
We passed along a Tweet from Mike Garafolo this morning that indicated the Giants were readying to have a big workout, and they did in fact work out more than a dozen players this afternoon. In attendance was Will Blackmon, the former Giants cornerback and punt returner who Garafolo indicated...

New York Giants Have Reinforcements Coming, but Could Free Agent and Trade Markets Bring More?
October 17th, 2011 at 4:50 PM
The New York Giants head into the bye week awaiting the return of defensive leader Justin Tuck and first–round pick Prince Amukamara, but other helpful reinforcements are on the way from the PUP list and, perhaps, the free agent market or the trade market, which seems a bit bigger of...

New York Giants’ John Mara Weighs in on Beating Eagles; 2014 Super Bowl Logo Features Snowflake
September 27th, 2011 at 6:50 PM
New York Giants President John Mara might be overrun with joy over the fact that his Giants have just emerged victorious over the rival Philadelphia Eagles, or he might just be savvy enough to understand that one week in the NFL should seldom get his emotions too high or too low.  John...

New York Giants’ Jerry Reese on Randy Moss: “We Investigate Everything”
September 23rd, 2011 at 12:05 PM
With a variety of injuries thinning their wide receivers corps, the New York Giants may be in the market for some reinforcements. Fans of the team have repeatedly called out names like T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Terrell Owens and, yes, even the "retired" Randy Moss. Tennessee Titans wide receiver Randy Moss shows his...

Should the New York Giants Sign OL Shawn Andrews?
September 12th, 2011 at 4:36 PM
The New York Giants offense was clearly not up to par in the season opener against the Washington Redskins. They let their quarterback get sacked four times, hit seven, forced into an intentional grounding and hurried countless others. They paved the way for a running game that averaged 3.8 yards...

Jerry Reese Believes the 2011 New York Giants are “Good Enough to Go All the Way”
September 7th, 2011 at 9:52 PM
In a recent interview with Ian O' Connor of ESPN, the suddenly brash Jerry Reese offered up more votes of confidence in regards to the status of his football team. O' Connor did not ask Reese a loaded question, such as whether he thought the Giants could go all the way....

New York Giants Will Workout Sealver Siliga Tuesday
September 6th, 2011 at 10:46 AM
You know the regular season is finally upon us when the New York Giants begin their "workout Tuesday's." And although several of the names of the players they will host today remain unknown, Adam Caplan of Sirius XM Radio reports NT/DT Sealver Siliga, and undrafted free agent rookie out of...

For New York Giants Head Coach Tom Coughlin, Releasing Michael Clayton Wasn’t Easy
September 4th, 2011 at 12:04 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Antonio Bryant celebrates with teammate Michael Clayton after scoring a touchdown against the Washington Redskins during the first half of their NFL football game in Landover, Maryland October 4, 2009. REUTERS/Molly Riley (UNITED STATES SPORT FOOTBALL) When all was said and done, the...

New York Giants Will Have Several Potential Waiver Wire Options at Tight End
August 26th, 2011 at 12:58 PM
The tight end position is a position that may inevitably need to be addressed before week 1 of the regular season comes around. After teams make their final cuts, there may be some interesting options for the New York Giants at the tight end position. Dallas Cowboys' tight end Martellus Bennett...

New York Giants Still Scouring for Potential Cornerbacks
August 25th, 2011 at 10:37 AM
It should come as no surprise that the New York Giants are in the market for depth at the cornerback position, the question now is where it will come from. San Francisco 49ers cornerback Dre Bly reacts after recovering a fumble by the Arizona Cardinals that led to a first quarter...

New York Giants to Sign Cornerback Brian Williams
August 24th, 2011 at 8:47 PM
After losing both Terrell Thomas and Brian Witherspoon to ACL tears on Monday, head coach Tom Coughlin revealed the team would immediately hold workouts as they searched for replacement cornerbacks. Atlanta Falcons corner back Brian Williams (29) dives over Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jason Avont (81) who is already down on...

Report: Lito Sheppard to Visit New York Giants
August 23rd, 2011 at 5:46 PM
Although he's been unable to confirm, Paul Dottino of WFAN reports that an NFL source informed him that former Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Lito Sheppard will visit the New York Giants sometime this week. Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Austin Collie (L) outruns New York Jets defensive backs Dwight Lowery (hidden) and Lito...

New York Giants to Sign DT Jimmy Kennedy
August 19th, 2011 at 6:21 PM
Former St. Louis Rams first-round draft pick Jimmy Kennedy worked out for the New York Giants this past Wednesday, and he now appears destined to sign with the team. Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo is sacked by Minnesota Vikings Jimmy Kennedy during their NFL Divisional playoff football game in Minneapolis, Minnesota,...

Former First-Round Pick DT Jimmy Kennedy Works Out for New York Giants
August 17th, 2011 at 5:00 PM
Former St. Louis Rams first-round pick defensive tackle Jimmy Kennedy tweeted this afternoon that he's working out for the New York Giants today. Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo is sacked by Minnesota Vikings Jimmy Kennedy during their NFL Divisional playoff football game in Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 17, 2010. REUTERS/Eric Miller...

New York Giants Sign Kicker Rhys Lloyd
August 17th, 2011 at 12:59 AM
The New York Giants have announced the signing of free agent kicker Rhys Lloyd. Lloyd, a journeyman kicker, was originally signed as an undrafted rookie free agent in 2005 by the Baltimore Ravens. Since then, he's spent time with the Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, two stints with the Carolina Panthers,...

Kicker Shayne Graham Works Out for New York Giants
August 16th, 2011 at 8:12 PM
Free agent kicker Shayne Graham made an appearance at the TIMEX Performance Center today, presumably for a workout, reports Mike Garafolo of The Star-Ledger. New England Patriots place kicker Shayne Graham kicks a field goal against the New York Jets during the first during their AFC Divisional NFL playoff football...

New York Giants’ Deon Grant Makes It Clear He Hates the Philadelphia Eagles
August 16th, 2011 at 4:31 PM
New York Giants Deon Grant (R) intercepts a pass intended for Carolina Panthers Gary Barnidge (L) in front of teammate Kenny Phillips (C) during the first quarter in their NFL football game in East Rutherford, New Jersey, September 12, 2010. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) Moments after...

New York Giants Expected to Re-Sign Safety Deon Grant
August 16th, 2011 at 2:18 PM
The New York Giants are expected to re-sign safety Deon Grant, reports Mike Garafolo of The Star-Ledger. New York Giants Deon Grant (R) intercepts a pass intended for Carolina Panthers Gary Barnidge (L) in front of teammate Kenny Phillips (C) during the first quarter in their NFL football game in East...

New York Giants Sign Safety Derrick Martin
August 15th, 2011 at 10:59 PM
The New York Giants have signed safety Derrick Martin, reports Mike Garafolo of The Star-Ledger. Green Bay Packers cornerback Derrick Martin runs with the ball after intercepting a pass thrown in the end zome by Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler during the first quarter at Soldier Field in Chicago on September...