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Former New York Giants WR Ramses Barden Has Had Conversations with New York Jets
April 30th, 2013 at 4:45 PM
With the acquisition of former Carolina Panthers wide receiver Louis Murphy via free agency, the New York Giants will likely pass on bringing back former third-round draft pick Ramses Barden for the 2013 season. Although Barden finally flashed his potential in week three against the Panthers, he only caught five...

New York Giants’ Stevie Brown “Not Surprised” by His Success in 2012
April 29th, 2013 at 3:55 PM
Throughout the past two seasons, the New York Giants have benefited from players who have emerged from obscurity and vaulted themselves into the spotlight as essential aspects of the team's week-to-week game plan. In 2011, it was Victor Cruz who went on to break Amani Toomer's franchise record for receiving yards in...

New York Giants Wide Receiver Louis Murphy: “I Feel Like I Can Do It All”
April 28th, 2013 at 2:30 PM
When the New York Giants acquired former Carolina Panthers wide receiver Louis Murphy via free agency this offseason, most fans didn't bat an eyelash. Over five NFL seasons, Murphy has 115 receptions and 1,707 receiving yards. Although his stats don't jump off the page, Murphy's 6'2" and 200 pound frame...

New York Giants’ Hakeem Nicks on Louis Murphy: “He Can Bring a Lot to the Table”
April 22nd, 2013 at 12:30 PM
Regardless of what happens with Victor Cruz, the New York Giants are in desperate need of another wide receiver stepping up and assuming a larger role in their offense. Most figure that to be second-year wideout Rueben Randle, who really began to flash towards the end of last season, but...

New York Giants’ David Wilson and Rueben Randle Aim to Improve as Second Year Players
April 16th, 2013 at 4:00 PM
In the interest of creating salary cap space and developing young talent, the New York Giants allowed veterans Ahmad Bradshaw and Domenik Hixon walk in free-agency this offseason. The team expressed little interest in Hixon before he signed with the Carolina Panthers, and there have no media reports indicating that...

Carolina Panthers Agree to Terms with Former New York Giants WR Domenik Hixon
April 3rd, 2013 at 5:13 PM
Another long-time New York Giant has found a new home for the 2013 season. Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports reports the Carolina Panthers have signed wide receiver Domenik Hixon to a contract. ***PHOTO1*** The deal, reported first by Mike Garafolo of USA Today, is said to be a one-year deal worth...

Domenik Hixon to Meet with Carolina Panthers; Cleveland Browns Also Interested
March 31st, 2013 at 6:45 AM
Free agent wide receiver Domenik Hixon (New York Giants) has already received and turned down an offer from the Detroit Lions this offseason, and he met with the Oakland Raiders on Friday. Well, now you can add the Carolina Panthers to his list of free agency stops, and possibly the...

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....

New York Giants Re-Sign Guard Kevin Boothe
March 25th, 2013 at 10:55 AM
Offensive lineman Kevin Boothe will be back with the New York Giants in 2013 after all. Kim Jones of NFL Network reports the sides have agreed to a new one-year deal. As recently as early March, Boothe and the Giants appeared to be far apart on a new deal. He was...

New York Jets, Carolina Panthers Among Teams Pursuing New York Giants LG Kevin Boothe
March 16th, 2013 at 2:45 PM
If the New York Giants want to re-sign starting left guard Kevin Boothe, they might want to do it a little quicker. Jason LaConfora of CBS Sports reports the Chicago Bears, Arizona Cardinals, Carolina Panthers and New York Jets are all interested in Boothe's services for 2013. "Hearing that Kevin Boothe, one of...

New York Giants Sign Linebacker Dan Connor to a One-Year Deal
March 16th, 2013 at 1:35 PM
Although the New York Giants' linebacker search may continue beyond this week, they've added another name to the mix today, signing linebacker Dan Connor to a one-year deal. "(Giants-Cowboys) is a big-time rivalry. It runs deep. There are a couple of them in the NFC East. I know it’s a competitive...

New York Giants Agree to Terms with WR Louis Murphy on a One-Year Deal
March 16th, 2013 at 12:15 PM
The New York Giants continued their bargain hunting on Saturday, agreeing to terms with wide receiver Louis Murphy, formerly of the Carolina Panthers, on a one-year deal. The deal, which was first reported by Pro Football Talk, may spell the end of Domenik Hixon's tenure with the team. However, with Murphy's...

Free Agent Linebacker Dan Connor to Visit with New York Giants
March 15th, 2013 at 4:45 PM
The New York Giants are currently juggling their limited salary cap space with their attempts to fill vital holes on the roster that caused Big Blue to miss the playoffs for the third time in four seasons in 2012. By signing Cullen Jenkins, Aaron Ross, and Ryan Mundy, the Giants...

Carolina Panthers Could Target Two Young New York Giants WRs: Domenik Hixon & Ramses Barden
March 4th, 2013 at 9:30 AM
With the new league year just around the corner, NFL teams are in the final stages of preparation for what will be, as it always is, a wild start to free agency. For the Carolina Panthers and new General Manager David Gettleman, a veteran cornerback and youth at wide receiver...

Former New York Giants DT Chris Canty in High Demand Around NFL
February 25th, 2013 at 12:30 PM
When defensive tackle Chris Canty was released by the New York Giants earlier this month, he almost immediately ruled out a return. He and his agent knew there would be many teams around the league who were interested in his services, and that's certainly proven to be true. Within a week...

Carolina Panthers’ Ron Rivera: New York Giants’ Perry Fewell Should Be an NFL Head Coach
February 18th, 2013 at 12:15 PM
Despite the Rooney rule, minority hiring was non-existent this offseason, with 15 potential candidates being passed over for various head coaching and General Manager positions. It's a situation that does not sit well with Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera, who also happens to be one of the few remaining...

If Return to New York Giants Doesn’t Happen, Ahmad Bradshaw Would Like to Play Close to Home
February 17th, 2013 at 9:30 AM
Although running back Ahmad Bradshaw has left a door open to return to the New York Giants, and possibly even to sign with the New York Jets, the veteran also said earlier this week that he'd like to play closer to his family in Bluefield, Va. if neither of those...

New York Giants’ Terrell Thomas Inspired by Carolina Panthers’ Thomas Davis
February 16th, 2013 at 12:00 PM
There’s been enough talk about the New York Football Giants’ recent roster cuts versus cap casualties. This has also provoked a new topic: why sign players that have a formal history of injuries? ***PHOTO1*** More so within their own blue house, the Giants will occasionally retain the likes of players that are...

Carolina Panthers May Target New York Giants Safety Kenny Phillips in Free Agency
February 10th, 2013 at 3:30 PM
The New York Giants are not going to be able to bring back all their free-agents this offseason. It's a harsh reality that fans are going to have to come to grips with as the start of the league year approaches on March 12th. Even after cutting Michael Boley, Ahmad...

New York Giants Have NFC’s Easiest Schedule in 2013
February 8th, 2013 at 11:00 AM
For years, the New York Giants have been routinely met with the most difficult schedules the NFL has to offer. In 2012, many considered their schedule to be one of the most difficult in league history. However, in 2013 that will all change. ***PHOTO1*** Although Big Blue will have marquee matchups with...