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New York Giants Free Agent WR Domenik Hixon Will Meet with Oakland Raiders
March 28th, 2013 at 9:30 AM
Unrestricted free agent wide receiver Domenik Hixon met earlier this month with the Detroit Lions, but left without signing a contract. Some reports suggested he may have been waiting for other opportunities to open up, including a potential return to the New York Giants, but that has not yet happened....

New York Giants Will Meet with Running Back Tim Hightower
March 28th, 2013 at 8:00 AM
With Ahmad Bradshaw visiting with the Pittsburgh Steelers and then, possibly, the Green Bay Packers, the New York Giants will begin to look in a different direction for veteran experience at the running back position. And this weekend they will host former Arizona Cardinals and Washington Redskins running back Tim...

Atlanta Falcons Land Former Giants DE Osi Umenyiora on Two-Year, $8.5MM Deal
March 27th, 2013 at 9:31 PM
***PHOTO1*** After a week of negotiations, the Atlanta Falcons have finally landed Osi Umenyiora. Michael David Smith of NBC's Pro Football Talk reports the Falcons have signed the former New York Giants defensive end to a two-year deal worth $8.4 million. One week ago, the Falcons brought in Umenyiora for a visit with...

Carolina Panthers Sign Linebacker Chase Blackburn (New York Giants)
March 27th, 2013 at 6:07 PM
After eight years with the New York Giants, linebacker Chase Blackburn is moving onto the next stage of his career. The veteran announced via Twitter that he has signed a two-year deal with the Carolina Panthers. "Thanks for eight great years, Giants. But it's time for the next chapter - Panthers....

Former New York Giants RB Ahmad Bradshaw to Visit Pittsburgh Steelers, Green Bay Packers
March 27th, 2013 at 8:30 AM
***PHOTO1*** Ahmad Bradshaw said he didn't plan on making any free agent visits until he was healthy enough to demonstrate his explosiveness during a workout. Apparently, he's feeling better. The former New York Giants running back will visit both the Pittsburgh Steelers and Green Bay Packers this week - two...

New York Giants a Potential Landing Spot for Brian Urlacher?
March 24th, 2013 at 9:45 AM
***PHOTO1*** Since the moment he and the Chicago Bears parted ways, linebacker Brian Urlacher has been connected to the New York Giants through rumor and speculation. That continued recently when Bill Barnwell of Grantland suggesed that Urlacher would be a perfect fit for Big Blue if he desired to remain...

Osi Umenyiora: Winning in Atlanta Would Be Better than Winning in New York
March 24th, 2013 at 8:30 AM
***PHOTO1*** Free agent defensive end Osi Umenyiora will sign with the Atlanta Falcons no later than Monday evening. It will end a decade of the Chief in blue, and begin the next, and possibly final chapter of his successful NFL career. And to be able to play so close to...

Report: Atlanta Falcons Will Sign Osi Umenyiora No Later than Monday
March 24th, 2013 at 6:30 AM
***PHOTO1*** From the onset, it appeared the most ideal situation for free agent defensive end Osi Umenyiora (New York Giants) would be to sign with his hometown team, the Atlanta Falcons. And Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk reports that's exactly what's going to happen, with a signed contract expected...

NFL Rule Changes: “Safer” Isn’t Always Safer
March 23rd, 2013 at 9:30 AM
Every year, just after the new NFL season begins, the league and owners meet several times to discuss rules, possible changes and the upcoming season. This is where more side frustration sets in, as mostly non-players vote on game matters. ***PHOTO1*** While the new change for running backs leading with the crown...

Atlanta Falcons Making Strong Push to Sign Osi Umenyiora This Weekend
March 22nd, 2013 at 3:50 PM
***PHOTO1*** Osi Umenyiora met with the Atlanta Falcons on Wednesday and took a physical with them. On Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reported the Falcons are looking to wrap up a deal with the 31-year-old before the end of the weekend. "Falcons making strong push to sign Giants free-agent DE Osi...

New York Giants Schedule Stony Brook RB Miguel Maysonet for Private Workout in April
March 22nd, 2013 at 1:45 PM
The New York Giants were among several teams in attendance at Stony Brook's Pro Day on Friday and they must have liked what they saw. Following its conclusion, the Giants scheduled a private workout with Stony Brook running back Miguel Maysonet for sometime in early April. In addition to the Giants,...

Report: Former New York Giants DE Osi Umenyiora Seeking More than Market Value
March 22nd, 2013 at 11:30 AM
***PHOTO1*** Former New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora hasn't exactly found the level of interest he was hoping for when he hit the free agent market, but that's not to say no one has inquired. In fact, both the Miami Dolphins and Atlanta Falcons appear serious about signing him,...

New York Jets Preparing to Make a Run at Former New York Giants RB Ahmad Bradshaw?
March 21st, 2013 at 7:45 AM
Once upon a time, Ahmad Bradshaw named the New York Jets as a team he would like to play for in 2013. At the time, the feeling wasn't mutual and the Jets shut the idea down almost immediately. But times and needs change, and the Jets have now put their...

Osi Umenyiora Takes Physical with Atlanta Falcons, Could Deal Be Next?
March 21st, 2013 at 1:31 AM
***PHOTO1*** Osi Umenyiora could be calling the New York Giants his former employers really soon. Linsday Rhodes of the NFL Network broke the news that the 31-year-old defensive end had a visit with the Atlanta Falcons and took a physical with them. "Osi Umenyiora in Atlanta today. Visiting with the Falcons....

New York Giants’ John Mara on Redskins: “If They Want to Continue to Make Me the Villain, So Be It”
March 20th, 2013 at 8:05 AM
Washington Redskins fans would have you believe that New York Giants co-owner John Mara was solely responsible for the $36 million salary cap penalty levied against them by the NFL last year. And although he is the chairman of the NFL Management Council, Mara insists he didn't lead the charge...

Baltimore Ravens Could Investigate Former New York Giants Defensive End Osi Umenyiora
March 19th, 2013 at 4:00 PM
***PHOTO1*** Already having lost upwards of four starters on the defensive side of the ball, the Baltimore Ravens could be in the market for a pass rusher. The most appealing option for them appears to be either Elvis Dumervil of Dwight Freeney, but New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora could be an option....

New York Giants Officially Announce Signing of WR Louis Murphy
March 19th, 2013 at 11:30 AM
Late last week, the New York Giants agree to terms with free agent wide receiver Louis Murphy (Carolina Panthers). On Tuesday, they made the signing official, and while appearing on SiriusXM NFL Radio on Monday night, General Manager Jerry Reese praises Murphy's speed and the new dimension is brings to...

Miami Dolphins, Detroit Lions Interested in Free Agent DE Osi Umenyiora (New York Giants)
March 19th, 2013 at 6:30 AM
***PHOTO1*** Osi Umenyiora had been waiting for a long time to be a free agent in 2013. He got his wish after 2012, and thus far, it's been very quiet on all fronts for the 31-year-old defensive end. On Monday, there was finally a peep of interest for him. Josh Alper of...

New York Giants Interested in Former Tennessee Titans QB Matt Hasselbeck
March 18th, 2013 at 7:27 PM
Once David Carr looks for a chance to start in 2013, the New York Giants will need to replace him. And Chris Mortensen of ESPN reports the team has a quarterback in mind to be the backup for Eli Manning. ***PHOTO1*** "Teams interested in Matt Hasselbeck: AZ, Buff, Chi, Cin, Cleve, Indy,...

Indianapolis Colts Owner Jim Irsay: “We are not Pursuing Victor Cruz”
March 17th, 2013 at 8:53 PM
***PHOTO1*** New York Giants fans, take a deep breath and relax. The Indianapolis Colts apparently are not in the mix for wide receiver Victor Cruz. Mike Wilkening of Pro Football Talk reports Colts owner Jim Irsay said that the wide receiver he is attempting to pursue in a deal is not...