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Giants | Eli Manning not on retired list Thu Jan 23, 12:27 PM
New York Giants QB Eli Manning is retiring, but he won't be eligible to be placed on the reserve/retired list due to his expiring contract this offseason.
| Footballguys view: That means Manning will be eligible to sign and play for the Giants or any other team in 2020, free of restriction and/or having to go through waivers. Keep this in mind if some team needs QB help down the 2020 stretch. |
Eli Manning player page
Giants | G-Men hiring Marc Colombo Thu Jan 23, 01:57 AM
The New York Giants are set to hire former Dallas Cowboys offensive line coach Marc Colombo for the same role, according to The NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Link to story Giants | Jason Witten an option for Giants? Sun Jan 19, 01:56 PM
Dallas Cowboys impending free-agent TE Jason Witten has not ruled out playing in 2020 and could join the New York Giants because of his connection with offensive coordinator Jason Garrett, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: It would be odd to see Witten in another uniform, but anything is possible. Witten would give the Giants veteran depth at the position behind starter Evan Engram. |
Jason Witten player page
Giants | Jason Garrett to be Giants OC Fri Jan 17, 07:50 PM
Former Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett has agreed to become the offensive coordinator for the New York Giants, according to a source.
Link to story Giants | Scott Linehan to meet with Giants Fri Jan 17, 09:49 AM
Former Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Scott Linehan will interview with the New York Giants for their offensive coordinator position this weekend.
| Footballguys view: Linehan was considered an obstacle to overcome for the Cowboys offense at his last job, so if he's hired by the Giants he'll need to reverse that momentum to be a success. |
Giants | Henry Baker won't be retained Thu Jan 16, 12:47 AM
New York Giants defensive backs coach Henry Baker will not be back with the team in 2020, per The Bergen Record's Art Stapleton.
Link to story Giants | Jason Garrett interviewing with NYG Wed Jan 15, 01:22 PM
Updating previous reports, former Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett is interviewing with the New York Giants Wednesday, Jan. 15, for the offensive coordinator opening.
| Footballguys view: We'll see if new Giants head coach Joe Judge decides to hire Garrett to run his offense. The Giants have talent on that side of the ball but hiring Garrett isn't the most inspirational of moves. Stay tuned. |
Giants | Mike Shula interviews with NYG Tue Jan 14, 09:48 AM
New York Giants interim offensive coordinator Mike Shula interviewed with the Giants for the full-time position Monday, Jan. 13.
| Footballguys view: New head coach Joe Judge might want to keep Shula around. Shula worked with Giants GM Dave Gettlemen in Carolina, so there is a working history is advantageous for the veteran coach. |
Giants | NYG may look at two DEs Mon Jan 13, 05:00 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars impeding free-agent DE Yannick Ngakoue and Seattle Seahawks impending free-agent DE Jadeveon Clowney may be targets for the New York Giants this offseason if they hit the free-agent market.
| Footballguys view: The Giants traded away Olivier Vernon and he wasn't that impactful for the Browns this year, so it ended up being a great trade. They drafted Oshane Ximines last year and his future is bright along with Lorenzo Carter, but they need an infusion of ability at edge rusher. |
Jadeveon Clowney player page
Yannick Ngakoue player page
Giants | Jerry Schuplinski likely headed to NY Giants Mon Jan 13, 02:57 PM
Miami Dolphins assistant quarterbacks coach Jerry Schuplinski is expected to be hired as the new quarterbacks coach for the New York Giants, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: Joe Judge continues to assemble a very Patriots-esque staff. Schuplinski worked under Chad O'Shea in Miami last season and both are gone now. He was mostly responsible for developing Jacoby Brissett and Jimmy Garoppolo as the assistant quarterbacks coach in New England. |
Giants | Patrick Graham to be Giants DC Sun Jan 12, 05:21 PM
Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Patrick Graham has been hired by the New York Giants to be their new defensive coordinator, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: Graham had little to work with in Miami and he will get to continue to run a defense for a former Patriots colleague. Joe Judge seems to value alignment and experience together over a body of accomplishments in this hire. |
Giants | Jason Garrett on NYG OC radar Tue Jan 7, 12:14 PM
Updating previous reports, former Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett is of interest to the New York Giants as an offensive coordinator.
| Footballguys view: It won't take long for Garrett to get back to work. Being a coordinator is perhaps better suited for his skill set. We'll see the Giants make a move here in the near future whether it's Garrett or somebody else. |
Giants | NYG wouldn't match Matt Rhule deal Tue Jan 7, 11:24 AM
Updating earlier reports, new Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule called the New York Giants to see if they'd match the Panthers' six-year offer, but the Giants declined.
Link to story Giants | Joe Judge hired by Giants Tue Jan 7, 11:23 AM
New England Patriots special teams and wide receivers coach Joe Judge was hired as head coach by the New York Giants Tuesday, Jan. 7.
| Footballguys view: Many thought Judge would be the next Patriots OC if Josh McDaniels was hired away. That didn't happen and Judge gets to take over the Giants as their top man. He's been with the Patriots since 2012 and has coached under Nick Saban at Alabama. The Giants have quite a few talented pieces, including a potential franchise quarterback in Daniel Jones. It will be interesting to see what Judge can put together and perhaps get the Giants back to playoff contention faster than some think. |
Giants | Jason Garrett request from NYG Tue Jan 7, 10:51 AM
Former Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett has been sought for an interview by the New York Giants. Garrett is under contract with the Cowboys until Jan. 14, which is why permission is required.
Link to story Giants | Jason Garrett an option for NYG Tue Jan 7, 09:05 AM
Former Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett will be a consideration for the New York Giants if Baylor head coach Matt Rhule isn't a fit.
Link to story Giants | Grant Haley re-signs Sat Jan 4, 03:17 PM
New York Giants CB Grant Haley was re-signed to a one-year contract Saturday, Jan. 4. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Giants | C.J. Conrad back with NYG Thu Jan 2, 09:18 PM
Free-agent TE C.J. Conrad (Giants) signed a Reserve/Future contract with the New York Giants Thursday, Jan. 2.
Link to storyC.J. Conrad player page
Giants | Mike McCarthy to interview with Giants Wed Jan 1, 11:39 AM
Former Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy will interview with the New York Giants this week for their head coaching vacancy.
| Footballguys view: Dave Gettleman is their GM still so McCarthy might not be his first choice. In fact, the Giants are doing their due diligence and looking in a lot of different places as they search for a new head coach. |
Giants | Torn Achilles for Jon Halapio Tue Dec 31, 08:33 PM
New York Giants C Jon Halapio (Achilles) underwent surgery Tuesday, Dec. 31, to repair a torn Achilles' tendon but is expected to be ready for the start of the 2020 season.
Link to story Giants | Don Martindale has Giants' interest Tue Dec 31, 09:27 AM
Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Don Martindale has been requested for an interview by the New York Giants for their head coaching vacancy.
Link to story Giants | Mike McCarthy to interview with Giants Tue Dec 31, 09:00 AM
Former Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy will interview for the New York Giants' head coaching vacancy.
| Footballguys view: The Giants are moving on quickly after getting rid of Pat Shurmur. They have a wide variety of candidates they're set to interview, and McCarthy is going to have his work cut out for him if he wants to get ahead of the pack. |
Giants | NYG signs nine to futures deals Mon Dec 30, 09:21 PM
Free-agent FB George Aston (Giants), WR Alex Bachman (Giants), CB Derrick Baity (Giants), RB Jon Hilliman (Giants), LS Drew Scott (Cowboys), P Sean Smith (Giants), C Tanner Volson (Giants), DE Kevin Wilkins (Giants) and OT Nate Wozniak (Giants) signed Reserve/Future contracts with the New York Giants Monday, Dec. 30. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
Link to story Giants | Reggie White signs futures contract Mon Dec 30, 06:02 PM
Free-agent WR Reggie White Jr. (Giants) signed a Reserve/Future contract with the New York Giants Monday, Dec. 30, according to a source. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: White is the son of former NFL player Reggie White (not THAT Reggie White) and was an intriguing small school prospect out of Monmouth. He has good size and athleticism to win passes high in the air. White is not a fluid route-runner and needs to work on his separation skills in the pros. |
Giants | Evan Engram should be ready for spring Mon Dec 30, 03:21 PM
New York Giants TE Evan Engram (foot) recently underwent surgery to repair a Lisfranc ligament - an injury that 'wasn't a full-blown tear, but it needed some fixing.'
| Footballguys view: Engram has a ton of natural talent and is a TE1 for Fantasy GMs when he's healthy. We hope he gets back to full strength and continues to build strong chemistry with QB Daniel Jones. Engram is expected to make a full recovery and resume training this spring. |
Evan Engram player page
Giants | Eric Bieniemy sought by Giants Mon Dec 30, 11:48 AM
Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy has been sought for an interview by the Kansas City Chiefs for their head coaching vacancy.
| Footballguys view: Bieniemy is going to get quite a bit of interest for head coaching vacancies around the league. He has worked closely with Andy Reid over the last few years and Bieniemy gets to overlook the outstanding Chiefs offense. |
Giants | Josh McDaniels sought by Giants Mon Dec 30, 11:28 AM
New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels has been sought for an interview by the New York Giants for their head coaching vacancy.
Link to story Giants | Dave Gettleman retained Mon Dec 30, 09:17 AM
New York Giants general manager Dave Gettleman was retained Monday, Dec. 30.
| Footballguys view: Gettleman took a ton of heat after the draft for selecting quarterback Daniel Jones No. 6 overall in the 2019 NFL draft....but nobody is saying that now. Jones looks like a franchise quarterback and Gettleman will get time to put more pieces around the young passer. |
Giants | Pat Shurmur fired Mon Dec 30, 09:16 AM
New York Giants head coach Pat Shurmur was fired Monday, Dec. 30.
| Footballguys view: Nine wins in two seasons is not nearly enough for Shurmur to retain his job. He's now failed in two stops (Browns, Giants) as a head coach. Somebody should look to Shurmur as a coordinator on offense, and he'll resurface somewhere in the league. However, we'd be surprised to see Shurmur get another opportunity as a head coach. |
Giants | G-Men put up fight in season finale Sun Dec 29, 08:09 PM
New York Giants QB Daniel Jones completed 28-of-47 passes for 301 yards, one touchdown and one interception in the Week 17 game against the Philadelphia Eagles, while also rushing for 26 yards. RB Saquon Barkley rushed 17 times for 92 yards and a score, while adding three receptions for 25 yards on four targets. TE Kaden Smith showed out with eight grabs for 98 yards on 11 targets, and WR Golden Tate finished up with five catches for 68 yards and a score. WR Darius Slayton wrapped it up with four receptions for 50 yards, while WR Sterling Shepard ended the campaign with five catches for 39 yards on 10 targets.
Link to storyGolden Tate player page
Sterling Shepard player page
Saquon Barkley player page
Daniel Jones player page
Kaden Smith player page
Darius Slayton player page
Giants | Week 17 New York Giants inactives Sun Dec 29, 03:08 PM
The New York Giants have declared QB Alex Tanney, CB Sam Beal, OT Mike Remmers, WR David Sills, OG Chad Slade, DL Chris Slayton and RB Wayne Gallman inactive for Week 17.
Link to storyAlex Tanney player page
Wayne Gallman player page
David Sills player page
Giants | Scott Simonson finishes on IR Sat Dec 28, 06:30 PM
New York Giants TE Scott Simonson (concussion) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Dec. 28. TE Garrett Dickerson was promoted from the practice squad to the active roster in a corresponding move.
Link to storyScott Simonson player page
Giants | Markus Golden earns contract bonus Sat Dec 28, 08:42 AM
New York Giants LB Markus Golden received a $1 million bonus after recording his 10th sack of the season in the third quarter of Week 16's game versus the Washington Redskins. He had originally been credited along with LB Lorenzo Carter for a half-sack on the play before a stat correction was made by the league.
Link to storyMarkus Golden player page
Giants | Alec Ogletree could be cap casualty Fri Dec 27, 09:09 PM
New York Giants LB Alec Ogletree could be cut to clear $8.25 million in cap space this offseason if LB Ryan Connelly's (knee) recovery from knee surgery is successful, according to Ralph Vacchiano of SNY.
Link to storyAlec Ogletree player page
Giants | Eli Manning could call it quits Fri Dec 27, 08:54 PM
New York Giants QB Eli Manning will 'most likely' retire after this season, according to Ralph Vacchiano of SNY.
| Footballguys view: Manning doesn't want to be a backup quarterback. There's no team out there likely to pick him up as a starter...even as a 'bridge' quarterback to a younger player. He could retire as a two-time Super Bowl champion with only one team in his career. |
Eli Manning player page
Giants | Darius Slayton a full participant Fri Dec 27, 05:21 PM
New York Giants WR Darius Slayton (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 27, and is not on the injury report for Week 17.
| Footballguys view: Slayton was a Week 16 landmine because of a knee injury, but it sounds like he'll be ready for the attempt to stop the Eagles from making the playoffs. |
Darius Slayton player page
Giants | NY Giants' Week 17 injury report Fri Dec 27, 04:28 PM
New York Giants OT Mike Remmers (concussion) and TE Scott Simonson (concussion) did not practice Friday, Dec. 27, and have been ruled out for Week 17 against the Philadelphia Eagles. CB Corey Ballentine (back), LB Alec Ogletree (back) and CB Sam Beal (shoulder) were limited Friday and are listed as questionable. OG Nick Gates (shoulder) and CB DeAndre Baker (knee) remained limited participants Friday but no longer appear on the injury report. LB Lorenzo Carter (knee) and WR Darius Slayton (knee) were upgraded to a full practice Friday and have also been removed from the injury report.
Link to storyAlec Ogletree player page
Scott Simonson player page
Darius Slayton player page
Giants | Rhett Ellison lands on IR Fri Dec 27, 03:59 PM
New York Giants TE Rhett Ellison (concussion) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Friday, Dec. 27. DT Chris Slayton was elevated from the practice squad in a corresponding move.
Link to storyRhett Ellison player page
Giants | Darius Slayton limited again Thu Dec 26, 03:11 PM
New York Giants WR Darius Slayton (knee) was limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 26.
| Footballguys view: Slayton could return this week after missing time with a knee injury during his Week 16 dud. He has had a revelation of a rookie year and should be entrenched as the long term deep threat to grow with Daniel Jones. |
Darius Slayton player page
Giants | Thursday's practice report for NY Giants Thu Dec 26, 03:00 PM
New York Giants CB Corey Ballentine (back) and OT Mike Remmers (concussion) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 26. LB Lorenzo Carter (knee), LB Alec Ogletree (back), CB Sam Beal (shoulder), TE Rhett Ellison (concussion), OG Nick Gates (shoulder), WR Darius Slayton (knee), CB DeAndre Baker (knee) and TE Scott Simonson (concussion) were limited.
Link to storyRhett Ellison player page
Alec Ogletree player page
Scott Simonson player page
Darius Slayton player page
Giants | NYG practice report for Wednesday Wed Dec 25, 11:59 AM
New York Giants LB Alec Ogletree (back), OT Mike Remmers (concussion), CB Corey Ballentine (back) and LB Lorenzo Carter (knee) were out of practice Wednesday, Dec. 25. CB Sam Beal (shoulder) and TE Rhett Ellison (concussion) were limited in the estimation.
Link to storyRhett Ellison player page
Alec Ogletree player page
Giants | Darius Slayton limited Wed Dec 25, 11:58 AM
New York Giants WR Darius Slayton (knee) was limited in the team's practice estimation Wednesday, Dec. 25.
Link to storyDarius Slayton player page
Giants | George Aston headed to NY Giants Tue Dec 24, 03:15 PM
Free-agent FB George Aston (Broncos) was signed to the practice squad of the New York Giants on Tuesday, Dec. 24. P Sean Smith was released from the practice squad in a corresponding move.
Link to story Giants | DeAndre Baker makes 10 total tackles Sun Dec 22, 08:55 PM
New York Giants CB DeAndre Baker posted 10 total stops with a tackle for loss in Week 16 against the Washington Redskins.
Link to story Giants | Darius Slayton blanked in Week 16 Sun Dec 22, 08:52 PM
New York Giants WR Darius Slayton posted no receptions or yards on two targets in Week 16 against the Washington Redskins.
Link to storyDarius Slayton player page
Giants | Cody Latimer finds end zone Sun Dec 22, 08:49 PM
New York Giants WR Cody Latimer registered five receptions for 44 yards and a score in Week 16 against the Washington Redskins on seven targets.
Link to storyCody Latimer player page
Giants | Kaden Smith hauls in two touchdowns Sun Dec 22, 08:46 PM
New York Giants TE Kaden Smith finished with six grabs for 35 yards and a pair of touchdowns, including the game winner in overtime, in Week 16 against the Washington Redskins.
Link to storyKaden Smith player page
Giants | Sterling Shepard ends up with 76 yards, TD Sun Dec 22, 08:41 PM
New York Giants WR Sterling Shepard ended up with six receptions for 76 yards and a touchdown in Week 16 against the Washington Redskins.
Link to storySterling Shepard player page
Giants | Golden Tate flirts with century mark Sun Dec 22, 08:38 PM
New York Giants WR Golden Tate registered six grabs for 96 yards on 11 targets in Week 16 against the Washington Redskins.
Link to storyGolden Tate player page
Giants | Saquon Barkley erupts for huge game Sun Dec 22, 08:29 PM
New York Giants RB Saquon Barkley rumbled 22 times for 189 yards and a touchdown while adding four grabs for 90 yards and a score on four targets in Week 16 against the Washington Redskins.
Link to storySaquon Barkley player page
