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Hakeem Nicks Vague, Noncommittal About His Desire to Remain with New York Giants Long-Term
June 19th, 2013 at 10:30 AM
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks was in no mood to talk about the past while appearing on Mike & Mike this morning, but what about the future? After missing organized team activities (OTAs) and the initial team physical, speculation has arisen that the former UNC wideout may be...
New York Giants’ Marvin Austin Had Knee Surgery in January
June 11th, 2013 at 1:00 PM
In some non-Hakeem Nicks or Victor Cruz contract soap opera news, New York Giants' defensive tackle Marvin Austin told reporters at mandatory mini-camp that following Big Blue's 2012 campaign, he underwent surgery to correct an issue (torn meniscus) that caused his knee to lock up. Given that Austin practiced during...
New York Giants Begin OTA’s Later Today; Victor Cruz Unlikely to Attend
May 22nd, 2013 at 6:30 AM
***PHOTO1*** The NFL offseason is one of the longest, most media driven extravaganza's in professional sports. During 16 games each season, there is little to talk about other than on-field action. But for the other 349 days out of the year, the airwaves are bombarded with predictions and analysis from...
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.
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The deal, reported first by Mike Garafolo of USA Today, is said to be a one-year deal worth...
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...
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...
New York Giants’ Marvin Austin Says He was Paid $2,000 by Agent Terry Watson at UNC
March 15th, 2013 at 10:45 AM
After becoming a second-round draft selection in 2011, New York Giants defensive tackle Marvin Austin has done little to justify the investment general manager Jerry Reese made in him. After missing all of 2011 with a torn pectoral muscle, Austin played in just eight games this past season and found...
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...
