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Free Agent Running Back Tim Hightower Will Finally Visit New York Giants
May 1st, 2013 at 9:30 AM
Back in early April, the New York Giants were reportedly slated to host free agent running back Tim Hightower for a visit. That never happened and it was speculated that he may re-sign with the Washington Redskins. That didn't happen either and now the five-year veteran will finally make his...

New York Giants Select Michael Cox, RB, University of Massachusetts
April 27th, 2013 at 7:26 PM
With their seventh and final pick (253rd overall) in the 2013 NFL Draft, the New York Giants have selected Michael Cox, running back out of University of Massachusetts. ***VIDEO1*** Capping off the NFL Draft without a linebacker or cornerback will result in many questions for General Manager Jerry Reese, but it's clear...

Tim Hightower, Eric Norwood, Mike Patterson & Pat White Scheduled to Meet with New York Giants Today
April 2nd, 2013 at 6:45 AM
The New York Giants have not made any flashy free-agent signings this offseason, nor was that ever the intention. Value has been a theme of the offseason thus far, as the team as brought in the likes of Brandon Myers and Cullen Jenkins to replace their predecessors at a fraction...

New York Giants Will Meet with Running Back Tim Hightower
March 28th, 2013 at 8:00 AM
With Ahmad Bradshaw visiting with the Pittsburgh Steelers and then, possibly, the Green Bay Packers, the New York Giants will begin to look in a different direction for veteran experience at the running back position. And this weekend they will host former Arizona Cardinals and Washington Redskins running back Tim...

New York Giants’ David Wilson Addresses Victor Cruz, Kick Returning, Starting Competition
March 21st, 2013 at 1:53 PM
People are excited to see what David Wilson can do for the New York Giants in 2013. After showing the fans a glimpse of what he could do in 2012, the Giants decided to part ways with Ahmad Bradshaw to give their first round pick of 2012 more playing time...

Running Back Ryan Torain Re-Signs with New York Giants
March 12th, 2013 at 4:56 PM
New York Giants co-owner John Mara said the team wanted Ryan Torain back even though he was not tendered and he meant it. The running back has re-signed with the Giants, per his agent Blake Baratz. ***PHOTO1*** "Ryan Torain back in NY 2! Congrats," Baratz tweeted. After originally signing with the team in...

Ryan Torain not Tendered, but New York Giants Would Like Him Back
March 12th, 2013 at 11:00 AM
When the New York Giants handed out tenders to their restricted free agents (RFA) on Monday, running back Ryan Torain wasn't invited to the party. Co-Owner John Mara said the team would not tender the veteran, making him an unrestricted free agent (UFA), but that they "would like him back." ***PHOTO1*** After...

Giants’ John Mara “Wouldn’t Be Surprised” If Teams Go After Victor Cruz; Will Tender Him First-Round
March 11th, 2013 at 2:12 PM
As anticipated, the New York Giants will tender restricted free agent (RFA) wide receiver Victor Cruz at a first-round level. However, co-owner John Mara anticipates Cruz getting a lot of attention around the league and says he "wouldn't be surprised" if another team signs the young wide receiver to an...

New York Giants Focused on Making Running Game a Strength Again
March 3rd, 2013 at 6:30 AM
For the New York Giants, their offseason priorities remain in the trenches and getting them improved and somewhat revamped. On the offensive side of the ball, it begins obviously with the line. Keeping the offensive captain not only upright, but giving Eli Manning valuable time in the pocket will benefit...

Ahmad Bradshaw Dealing with Sprained Knee & More from an Afternoon Tea with Tom Coughlin
December 12th, 2012 at 11:30 AM
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin took the podium for his weekly press conference on Wednesday in a relatively good mood, although he (as usual) seemed highly focused on the upcoming game against the Atlanta Falcons. But before diving into too much chatter about them, he opted to get...

Brandon Jacobs Admits Grass Isn’t Always Greener; Only Willing to Play for New York Giants
December 11th, 2012 at 10:37 AM
For seven long years, running back Brandon Jacobs was the heart and soul of the New York Giants. And although some of his actions were questionable at best (see: throwing his helmet into the stands), he was beloved by all New Yorkers. That's what made his divorce from the team...

Predicting the New York Giants Tuesday Morning Headline: Robert Griffin III Edition
November 30th, 2012 at 4:15 PM
So, this is a new little feature we're going to be doing around here: taking a look at a few possible headlines that you might read Tuesday morning after Eli Manning and the New York Giants face off with Robert Griffin III and the Washington Redskins. ***PHOTO1*** "NFC Beasts" The Giants have all...

New York Giants’ Ryan Torain: ‘Anxious to Help Any Way I Can’
November 30th, 2012 at 7:45 AM
The New York Giants pride themselves on adding players who serve multiple roles, but more importantly, players that have a team-first attitude. And when they signed former Washington Redskins running back Ryan Torain earlier this week, that's exactly what they got. ***PHOTO1*** Coming in after a long layoff, Torain knows he's merely...

New York Giants’ David Wilson “Ready to Go” & More from an Afternoon Tea with Tom Coughlin
November 29th, 2012 at 11:22 AM
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin took the podium for his weekly press conference on Wednesday in anything but a jovial mood. With a huge game coming up on Monday night against the Washington Redskins, the coach made it clear he had more important things to do than go...

New York Giants Sign Ryan Torain, Waive Selvish Capers, Terminate Joe Martinek from Practice Squad
November 28th, 2012 at 9:00 AM
As anticipated, the New York Giants signed not only Kregg Lumpkin on Tuesday, but former Washington Redskins running back Ryan Torain as well. Torain and Lumpkin were part of a vast group of running backs who had worked out for the Giants in recent weeks, joining Joseph Addai, Rock Cartwright, Ryan...