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Giants | Scott Simonson re-signs in N.Y. Tue Feb 19, 12:21 PM
New York Giants TE Scott Simonson re-signed Tuesday, Feb. 19, getting a one-year deal from the team, according to a source.
Link to storyScott Simonson player page
Giants | All is quiet with Landon Collins Tue Feb 19, 09:23 AM
New York Giants impending free-agent SS Landon Collins isn't in active contract discussions with the Giants, according to sources.
Link to storyLandon Collins player page
Giants | Nick Foles interested in Giants? Thu Feb 14, 07:46 PM
Free-agent QB Nick Foles (Eagles) is expected to 'keep tabs on' the New York Giants this offseason, according to NJ.com's Zack Rosenblatt.
| Footballguys view: This Foles situation is one of the biggest out there this offseason in the NFL. The Eagles may franchise tag him to control his destination and get compensation for the veteran quarterback. A source with knowledge of Foles' thinking said the former Super Bowl MVP would 'probably' be interested in starting for the Giants if they were to release QB Eli Manning. |
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Giants | Kyler Murray unlikely for Giants Mon Feb 11, 03:51 PM
Oklahoma QB Kyler Murray is not expected to be drafted by the New York Giants with the sixth overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. Murray is considered to be 'probably a little too small,' according to one team source. Murray is listed at 5-foot-10, 195 pounds. The Giants have largely been linked to Ohio State QB Dwayne Haskins, who is listed at 6-foot-3, 220 pounds.
| Footballguys view: Haskins is seen as the guy for the Giants in most every mock draft. Murray could go no.1 overall to the Cardinals or he could fall to around the 10th pick (Broncos) in the 2019 NFL draft. His draft stock hinges on his size/weight measurements at the Scouting Combine. |
Giants | NYG to make push for Dwayne Haskins Sat Feb 9, 10:50 PM
New York Giants general manager Dave Gettleman will do 'whatever is necessary' to land Ohio State QB Dwayne Haskins in the 2019 NFL Draft, in the opinion of Jordan Raanan of ESPNNewYork.com.
| Footballguys view: Zero surprise here. Even Haskins himself has put out pictures rendered of himself in a Giants jersey on social networking. This seems like the most well-known landing spot in the draft. The Giants need to find their next starter and Haskins could be just their man in the first round of the 2019 NFL draft. |
Giants | Jamon Brown could return Mon Feb 4, 08:22 PM
New York Giants impending free-agent OG Jamon Brown could be re-sign with the Giants this offseason depending on the price, in the opinion of SNY's Ralph Vacchiano.
Link to story Giants | Connor Barwin let go Mon Feb 4, 03:50 PM
New York Giants LB Connor Barwin was released Monday, Feb. 4.
Link to storyConnor Barwin player page
Giants | Saquon Barkley earns OROY honors Sat Feb 2, 09:44 PM
New York Giants RB Saquon Barkley was named the 2018 Offensive Rookie of the Year Saturday, Feb. 2.
Link to storySaquon Barkley player page
Giants | Dwayne Haskins interested in joining NYG Sat Feb 2, 01:05 PM
Ohio State QB Dwayne Haskins said he would love it if the New York Giants selected him in the 2019 NFL Draft because he was a fan of the team growing up.
| Footballguys view: #6 to the Giants is about as high as Haskins could go unless he dazzles in the pre-draft process and gets Oakland to bite or induces a trade up ahead of the Giants. Dave Gettleman might not be sold on Haskins as being worth the pick with premium offensive and defensive linemen on the board. |
Giants | Saquon Barkley runs off with award Thu Jan 31, 12:13 PM
New York Giants RB Saquon Barkley has been named the 2018 Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year, as decided by an online vote of fans.
| Footballguys view: This is an easy call, although Phillip Lindsay's accomplishments were more unlikely and impressive considering his UDFA pedigree, and no one would have argued if Colts linebacker Darius Leonard won the award. |
Saquon Barkley player page
Giants | NYG may consider Chris Hogan Sun Jan 27, 06:34 PM
New England Patriots impending free-agent WR Chris Hogan could be an option for the New York Giants in free agency, in the opinion of SNY's Ralph Vacchiano.
| Footballguys view: Hogan could also be an option for the Dolphins if they hire Brian Flores and he brings along Chad O'Shea to coordinate the offense. He has made more contributions recent and should generate some interest on a short deal. |
Chris Hogan player page
Giants | Eli Manning could help groom successor Sun Jan 27, 12:35 PM
New York Giants QB Eli Manning is likely to return for another season and help groom his successor, likely a high-round rookie draft pick.
| Footballguys view: The Giants started prepping us for the return of Eli with many reports that he could stick around. They may not draft a quarterback at six, which is more ammo for the keep Eli movement, even though it would doom the team to another mediocre season. |
Eli Manning player page
Giants | Saquon Barkley eyeing big plays Fri Jan 25, 10:18 PM
New York Giants RB Saquon Barkley said he left 'so many' big plays on the field in 2018. 'You're going to leave plays on the field, but you can learn from it and you can get better,' Barkley said.
| Footballguys view: Barkley had a long run of 78 yards in 2018, the 5th-longest carry of the season. He's got the big play ability anytime he touches the ball and is certainly the centerpiece of the Giants offense going forward. Now they just need to upgrade the weapons around him, specifically at the quarterback position. |
Saquon Barkley player page
Giants | Jonathan Stewart likely done with NY Giants Fri Jan 25, 12:20 PM
New York Giants RB Jonathan Stewart's two-year contract must be exercised by the third day of the waiver period, which begins Feb. 4. He is scheduled to receive a $2.35 million salary in 2019, but the Giants wouldn't take on any dead money and could recoup a cap credit of $250,000 from 2018 if they don't exercise his option, making it 'a complete no-brainer' he will be released, according to Dan Duggan of The Athletic.
| Footballguys view: It would be news if the Giants were expected to keep Stewart around. They've got Saquon Barkley to lead the way and don't need the veteran back at an inflated price. Stewart might have a few teams interested if/when he's on the open market. |
Jonathan Stewart player page
Giants | Eli Manning may be on his way out Thu Jan 24, 03:23 PM
New York Giants QB Eli Manning's agent has already said he expects Manning to return to the Giant in 2019, but Spotrac considers it a 'longshot.'
| Footballguys view: We'd be surprised if Manning stayed with the Giants in 2019. He'll cost the Giants $11.2 million in dead cap at 38 years old. Expect the Giants to look at a quarterback (Ohio State's Dwayne Haskins?) with their first-round pick in the 2019 NFL draft. |
Eli Manning player page
Giants | Agent expects Eli Manning back with Giants Mon Jan 21, 07:21 PM
New York Giants QB Eli Manning is expected to return to the Giants next season, according to his agent Tom Condon.
| Footballguys view: That's nice and all but we don't know how the Giants stick with Manning...especially since most expect them to select a quarterback in the first round of the 2019 NFL draft. Condon said he has not had any talks with the Giants about the possibility of them releasing Manning. |
Eli Manning player page
Giants | Michael Hunter signs futures contract Thu Jan 17, 12:06 PM
Free-agent CB Michael Hunter (Texans) signed a Reserve/Futures contract with the New York Giants on Thursday, Jan. 17.
Link to story Giants | Sam Beal expected to be at full strength Thu Jan 17, 12:12 AM
New York Giants CB Sam Beal (shoulder) is expected to fully recover from his shoulder surgery and likely will compete for playing time at cornerback next season.
Link to story Giants | Two signed to futures contracts Mon Jan 14, 07:54 PM
The New York Giants signed OG Chad Slade and DE Avery Moss to Reserve/Futures contracts Monday, Jan. 14. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
Link to storyAvery Moss player page
Giants | Big plays for Saquon Barkley Thu Jan 3, 11:21 PM
New York Giants RB Saquon Barkley's 16 rushes of 20-plus yards were five more than any other player in the NFL in 2018.
Link to storySaquon Barkley player page
Giants | Eli Manning may not start Wed Jan 2, 01:27 PM
New York Giants QB Eli Manning's future with the Giants is cloudy as general manager Dave Gettleman was noncommittal on Manning being the starter in 2019. 'I'm committed to making the best decision in the interest of the Giants. We're in the evaluation process,' Gettleman said.
| Footballguys view: Gettleman is being brutally honest about the situation. The Giants passed on taking a quarterback last year in the first round, instead opting for star RB Saquon Barkley. This year with the 6th overall pick, they may choose to go with a rookie quarterback. Manning's time as the Giants starter is coming to a close. |
Eli Manning player page
Giants | Odell Beckham staying put Wed Jan 2, 12:11 PM
New York Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr. will not be traded this offseason, according to general manager Dave Gettleman.
| Footballguys view: "We didn't sign him to trade him," Gettleman said. Beckham made it through only 12 games this year and hasn't played a full 16-game season since 2016. He'll be the centerpiece of the passing attack and gives the Giants a dynamic duo of skill position players with RB Saquon Barkley. Beckham finished 2018 as the no.16 fantasy wide receiver in standard-scoring leagues. If healthy, he's clearly got WR1 ability for Fantasy GMs. |
Odell Beckham Jr player page
Giants | Corey Coleman undergoes MRI Mon Dec 31, 09:19 PM
New York Giants WR Corey Coleman (foot) was scheduled to undergo an MRI Monday, Dec. 31, on the foot injury he suffered during the Week 17 game.
Link to storyCorey Coleman player page
Giants | Landon Collins hopes to avoid tag Mon Dec 31, 09:18 PM
New York Giants impending free-agent SS Landon Collins said he hopes to avoid the franchise tag this offseason but is willing to play on the one-year tender if the two sides are not able to reach a long-term deal.
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Giants | Cody Latimer ends with 72 yards, TD Sun Dec 30, 08:42 PM
New York Giants WR Cody Latimer ended up with four grabs for 72 yards and a touchdown in the Week 17 game against the Dallas Cowboys on six targets.
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Giants | Sterling Shepard targeted nine times Sun Dec 30, 08:39 PM
New York Giants WR Sterling Shepard finished with four receptions for 67 yards on nine targets in Week 17 against the Dallas Cowboys.
Link to storySterling Shepard player page
Giants | Evan Engram ends with big game Sun Dec 30, 08:32 PM
New York Giants TE Evan Engram posted five catches for 81 yards and a touchdown on eight targets in the Week 17 game against the Dallas Cowboys.
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Giants | Saquon Barkley runs for 109 yards, TD Sun Dec 30, 08:28 PM
New York Giants RB Saquon Barkley rushed 17 times for 109 yards and a touchdown in the Week 17 game against the Dallas Cowboys and he added four receptions for 33 yards on eight targets.
Link to storySaquon Barkley player page
Giants | Eli Manning throws for 301 yards Sun Dec 30, 08:16 PM
New York Giants QB Eli Manning completed 24-of-41 passes for 301 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in the Week 17 game against the Dallas Cowboys.
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Giants | Olivier Vernon finishes up strong Sun Dec 30, 08:14 PM
New York Giants DL Olivier Vernon had a hand in five total stops with 2.5 sacks, two tackles for loss and six quarterback hits in Week 17 against the Dallas Cowboys.
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Giants | Corey Coleman injures foot Sun Dec 30, 03:47 PM
New York Giants WR Corey Coleman (foot) suffered a foot injury during the Week 17 game and is considered questionable to return.
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Giants | Saquon Barkley breaks rookie record Sun Dec 30, 02:26 PM
New York Giants RB Saquon Barkley recorded his 89th reception of the season during the Week 17 game, which sets the NFL record for most receptions by a running back during their rookie season.
Link to storySaquon Barkley player page
Giants | Grant Haley leaves game Sun Dec 30, 01:58 PM
New York Giants CB Grant Haley (head) left the Week 17 game early and is being evaluated for a possible concussion.
Link to story Giants | Saquon Barkley can reach milestone Sun Dec 30, 12:46 PM
New York Giants RB Saquon Barkley needs 114 scrimmage yards in Week 17 on Sunday, Dec. 30, to join Eric Dickerson and Edgerrin James as the only rookie running backs with 2,000 scrimmage yards.
Link to storySaquon Barkley player page
Giants | Week 17 New York Giants inactives Sun Dec 30, 11:39 AM
The New York Giants have declared WR Russell Shepard, LB Alec Ogletree, DL Mario Edwards Jr., WR Odell Beckham Jr., CB Kamrin Moore, TE Garrett Dickerson and TE Rhett Ellison inactive for Week 17.
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Rhett Ellison player page
Alec Ogletree player page
Odell Beckham Jr player page
Mario Edwards Jr player page
Giants | Jawill Davis should be ready for workouts Sat Dec 29, 12:46 PM
New York Giants WR Jawill Davis (knee) should be ready for offseason workouts after suffering a knee injury Saturday, Dec. 29.
| Footballguys view: Davis was injured while dancing in the locker room according to reports. When healthy, Davis is a return man at best with limited contributions as a receiver. |
Giants | Alonzo Russell promoted Sat Dec 29, 11:50 AM
The New York Giants promoted WR Alonzo Russell from their practice squad to the 53-man roster Saturday, Dec. 29.
| Footballguys view: Russell has bounced around the league to a few different teams after coming out of Toledo in 2016 as an undrafted free agent. At 6'4" 206 pounds, Russell has the size to work on 'jump ball' passes. Only dynasty GMs in crazy deep leagues should be monitoring his progress. |
Giants | Jawill Davis lands on injured reserve Sat Dec 29, 11:48 AM
The New York Giants placed WR Jawill Davis (knee) on the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Dec. 29, after he sustained a knee injury during practice.
| Footballguys view: Davis was reportedly injured 'horsing around' in the locker room. Reports indicate that dancing was the culprit. Instead of busting a move, Davis will be recovering during the offseason. Davis, undrafted out of Bethune-Cookman in 2018, was mostly used as a return man for the Giants. He did catch four passes for 40 yards on offense this season. |
Giants | Week 17 injury report for NY Giants Fri Dec 28, 01:35 PM
New York Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr. (quad), DE Mario Edwards Jr. (calf), TE Rhett Ellison (concussion), LB Alec Ogletree (concussion) and WR Russell Shepard (ankle) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 17 versus the Dallas Cowboys. LB B.J. Goodson (foot), C Spencer Pulley (calf), WR Sterling Shepard (hip) and DE Kerry Wynn (thumb) practiced fully Friday, Dec. 28, and have been removed from the injury report.
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Rhett Ellison player page
Alec Ogletree player page
Odell Beckham Jr player page
Kerry Wynn player page
Mario Edwards Jr player page
Sterling Shepard player page
B.J. Goodson player page
Giants | Alec Ogletree ruled out for season finale Fri Dec 28, 12:28 PM
New York Giants LB Alec Ogletree (concussion) will miss a second straight game in Week 17 versus the Dallas Cowboys with a concussion.
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Giants | Odell Beckham ruled out Fri Dec 28, 11:55 AM
Updating an earlier report, New York Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr. (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Week 17.
Link to storyOdell Beckham Jr player page
Giants | Odell Beckham out of practice Friday Fri Dec 28, 11:43 AM
New York Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr. (quadriceps) is out of practice Friday, Dec. 28, and he's expected to miss the season finale.
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Giants | Sterling Shepard upgraded Thu Dec 27, 02:21 PM
New York Giants WR Sterling Shepard (hip) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Dec. 27.
| Footballguys view: Shepard is set to be the #1 receiver in a game against a team looking forward to the wild card round. He's a solid WR2 play for Week 17. |
Sterling Shepard player page
Giants | Thursday practice report for Giants Thu Dec 27, 02:17 PM
New York Giants DE Mario Edwards (calf), TE Rhett Ellison (concussion), LB Alec Ogletree (concussion) and WR Russell Shepard (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 27. LB B.J. Goodson (foot) was limited. C Spencer Pulley (calf) and DE Kerry Wynn (thumb) participated fully.
Link to storyRussell Shepard player page
Rhett Ellison player page
Alec Ogletree player page
Kerry Wynn player page
B.J. Goodson player page
Giants | Odell Beckham not practicing Thu Dec 27, 12:23 PM
New York Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr. (quadriceps) will not return to practice Thursday, Dec. 27, according to head coach Pat Shurmur.
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Giants | Odell Beckham could play in Week 17 Wed Dec 26, 10:50 PM
New York Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr. (quadriceps) has a chance to play in the Week 17 game even though he did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 26, according to head coach Pat Shurmur.
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Giants | Hakeem Valles on practice squad IR Wed Dec 26, 07:43 PM
New York Giants practice squad TE Hakeem Valles (undisclosed) was placed on the practice squad Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Dec. 26.
Link to story Giants | Wednesday practice report for Giants Wed Dec 26, 04:10 PM
New York Giants DE Mario Edwards (calf), TE Rhett Ellison (concussion) and WR Russell Shepard (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 26. LB B.J. Goodson (foot) and C Spencer Pulley (calf) were limited.
Link to storyRussell Shepard player page
Rhett Ellison player page
B.J. Goodson player page
Giants | Sterling Shepard sidelined Wed Dec 26, 04:07 PM
New York Giants WR Sterling Shepard (hip) was limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 26.
| Footballguys view: Make sure Shepard gets in a full practice later in the week before you plug him into your lineup. He's got WR2 potential as the Giants no.1 wide receiver (provided Odell Beckham Jr. doesn't play against the Cowboys). |
Sterling Shepard player page
Giants | Alec Ogletree sitting out Wed Dec 26, 11:55 AM
New York Giants LB Alec Ogletree (concussion) is not expected to practice Wednesday, Dec. 26.
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