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New York Giants Preseason Schedule: Dates & Times Announced
May 15th, 2013 at 6:30 AM
The New York Giants preseason schedule is now completely set. Originally announced in early April, it came with only estimated dates and times. Then, a few short weeks later, three of the games were given dates and times, leaving one cliffhanger. Well, wonder no more ... all four games are...
New York Giants Will Open Training Camp on July 26th; Dates Set for Three Preseason Games
April 16th, 2013 at 12:20 PM
Voluntary offseason workouts are officially underway, Organized Team Activities (OTAs) and mini-camps have been schedule, and on Tuesday, the New York Giants announced that they will open training camp on July 26th with the first practice being held on July 27th. And, as has been previously reported, training camp will...
Report: New York Giants, Victor Cruz not Close on New Deal; Negotiations at a Standstill
April 11th, 2013 at 1:10 PM
***PHOTO1*** Just when you think all things seem positive on the New York Giants/Victor Cruz front comes a report courtesy of ESPN that suggests the contrary. Ed Werder is reporting that the two sides are not "at all" close on a new deal and that Cruz is "unlikely" to attend...
Pittsburgh Steelers Still Eyeing Ex-Giants RB Ahmad Bradshaw; Cincinnati Bengals Also Interested
April 11th, 2013 at 8:30 AM
Former New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw still remains a free agent, even making ProFootballTalk.com's "All-Unemployed List." The Pittsburgh Steelers brought Bradshaw in for a visit several weeks ago, and despite the running back leaving without a contract, the Steelers have not lost interest. Bradshaw is expected to return...
New York Giants 2013 Preseason Schedule Announced
April 4th, 2013 at 4:25 PM
Today, the NFL announced the preseason schedule for all 32 NFL teams, beginning with the Hall of Fame Fame on Sunday August 4th. For the New York Giants, their schedule is as follows:
Week 1 (Aug. 8-11) : New York Giants at Pittsburgh Steelers - This will be the first time...
Former New York Giants: Plaxico Burress Forced to Auction Off House; Brandon Jacobs’ Career Over?
April 3rd, 2013 at 10:45 AM
Several key players from the New York Giants 2007 Super Bowl winning team have recently found themselves in the news for unfortunate reasons.
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Former Giants' star receiver Plaxico Burress went from catching the game winning touchdown pass in Super Bowl 42 six years ago to now being forced to auction off...
Steelers Remain Interested in Former Giants HB Ahmad Bradshaw Despite No Deal After Visit
March 29th, 2013 at 11:17 PM
***PHOTO1*** The Pittsburgh Steelers had Ahmad Bradshaw in for a meeting and physical this past week. But on Friday, the former New York Giants running back left Pittsburgh without a deal in place.
The Steelers also had safety James Sanders in town for a meeting, and just like Bradshaw, Sanders left...
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...
NFL Moves One Step Closer to Flag Football with New Rule Changes
March 20th, 2013 at 1:30 PM
The NFL is all about improving player safety on the field, and while that is a legitimate concern, their efforts have altered the game of football tremendously. That continued on Wednesday as the owners voted 31-1 in favor of creating a "crown of the helmet" rule that will penalize offensive...
Pittsburgh Steelers, Green Bay Packers Pursuing Former New York Giants RB Ahmad Bradshaw
March 17th, 2013 at 7:13 PM
A lot of fans were upset when the New York Giants made the tough decision to cut Ahmad Bradshaw back in February. But now he's got at least two potential suitors interested in his services for 2013.
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Adam Schefter of ESPN reports both the Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers are...
New York Giants Expected to Sign Safety Ryan Mundy
March 14th, 2013 at 1:25 PM
The New York Giants had former Pittsburgh Steelers safety Ryan Mundy in for a visit today and it sounds like things went well. The team is expected to sign the four-year player out of West Virginia by the end of the day today, reports Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Because...
New York Giants Bringing in Free-Agent Safety Ryan Mundy for Visit
March 13th, 2013 at 5:00 PM
With Kenny Phillips' impending departure via free agency, the New York Giants have a void to fill at safety. The hope is that last season's breakout star Stevie Brown signs a contract stay in New York for at least one more season. Given that the team has placed a second-round...
Report: Teams are Lining up to Make New York Giants WR Victor Cruz an Offer
March 8th, 2013 at 7:30 AM
The New York Giants have yet to officially tender restricted free agent (RFA) wide receiver Victor Cruz, but when they do, it's expected to be of the first-round variety. And with the RFA market so weak in recent years, General Manager Jerry Reese & Co. have little fear that some...
New York Giants’ David Diehl Had Minor Offseason Knee Surgery
February 26th, 2013 at 1:38 PM
***PHOTO1*** The New York Giants have had several players receive medical treatment throughout the offseason to clear up minor health issues that plagued their performances in 2012. Chris Snee had work done on his hip, Hakeem Nicks had arthroscopic knee surgery, while David Bass had surgery "on his body". Today, Jenny...
New York Giants’ Henry Hynoski Will Remain Local, Train at Timex Performance Center This Offseason
January 24th, 2013 at 10:45 AM
New York Giants fullback Henry Hynoski is from Pennsylvania. He was born in Elysburg, won four state championships at Southern Columbia High School and went on to play fullback at the University of Pittsburgh. However, Hynoski's Pennsylvania roots are not going to lure him back home this offseason. Instead, he's going...
Is Bill Cowher Still Waiting for New York Giants Head Coaching Job?
January 14th, 2013 at 8:30 AM
For years, former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Bill Cowher has been rumored to be interested in the New York Giants head coaching job, and he's made it no real secret he'd like to return to the sidelines someday. In fact, he discussed a possible return as recently as last week;...
New York Giants’ Osi Umenyiora: That Might Have Been the Most Disappointing Loss of My Career
November 12th, 2012 at 6:55 AM
The New York Giants were once 6-2 and had a firm grip on the NFC East, but after losing a 4th quarter lead against the Pittsburgh Steelers and being embarrassed by the Cincinnati Bengals, they now find themselves at 6-4 heading into the bye week. It's the third straight season...
New York Giants’ Keith Rivers Has No Hard Feelings Towards Cincinnati Bengals
November 11th, 2012 at 6:30 AM
Once upon a time, New York Giants linebacker Keith Rivers was one of the most heralded college prospects in the nation. His size, speed and athleticism made him attractive enough to the Cincinnati Bengals to choose with the ninth overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft. Rivers was chosen ahead...
New York Giants Quarterback Eli Manning Must Get Back on Track
November 6th, 2012 at 4:00 PM
***PHOTO1*** New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning is clearly one of the NFL's most talented quarterbacks. He has elite arm strength, pinpoint accuracy and improved pocket awareness that has enabled him make plays down the field through questionable offensive line play. At times, Eli is as good as they come....
New York Giants’ Tom Coughlin “OK” with David Diehl at Right Tackle
November 6th, 2012 at 1:00 PM
***PHOTO1*** The New York Giants played some of their worst football of the season this past Sunday. That's not to say this is a bad football team or there is something inherently wrong with their style of play. However, Big Blue stunk up the joint last weekend. There were several...
