Manning gets stitches in head

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning suffered a nasty blow to the head that required 12 stitches.

Manning and running back Brandon Jacobs collided during the team’s preseason opener against the New York Jets, throwing off the play.

His helmet was partially dislodged, and Manning was then blindsided by a defender, which threw his helmet from his head.

The impact of the hit then sent Manning face first into a defender, who opened up a big gash on his forehead. ( Read More…)

Friday, August 20, 2010 at 10:14 pm by steve

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Giants sign Bulluck

The New York Giants addressed their lack of depth at the linebacker position, signing free agent Keith Bulluck to a one-year deal on Saturday.

Bulluck had spent all of his 10-year career with the Tennessee Titans, establishing himself as a top-flight defender and leader of one of the most consistent defenses in the NFL. But after tearing his ACL just before hitting the market, Bulluck went from one of the hottest commodities to an afterthought. ( Read More…)

Sunday, July 25, 2010 at 1:40 pm by Raj Sethi

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Pierce announces retirement

Former New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce has announced his retirement from the NFL.

Pierce was cut from the Giants back in February as he tried to rebound from a serious injury.

He will start working for ESPN and have a role in shows such as NFL Live and SportsCenter. ( Read More…)

Saturday, July 10, 2010 at 10:11 am by steve

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Tyree set to retire

Former New York Giants Super Bowl star David Tyree is set to announce his retirement from the NFL.

Tyree played sparingly with the Baltimore Ravens last year and was limited to just special teams.

After making the miraculous Super Bowl catch, offseason surgery seemed to accelerate the rapid decline of his career. ( Read More…)

Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 7:35 pm by steve

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Giants draft Paul-Pierre

The New York Giants took a gamble by selecting pass rusher Jason Paul-Pierre in the first round of the NFL Draft.

The Giants, among many other teams in the draft, are enamored with the athleticism of the defensive end.

New York was set on taking linebacker Rolando McClain, but the Oakland Raiders took him at No. 8.

Paul-Pierre reminds many of former Tennessee Titans star defensive end Jevon Kearse, who had many productive years in the league.

At the same time, Paul-Pierre is very raw and also has the look of a potential bust if he doesn’t continue to develop.

Monday, April 26, 2010 at 4:44 pm by steve

Jets-Giants to meet in preseason

The New York Jets and New York Giants will play each other in the preseason to open up their new stadium.

The teams typically play each other later in the preseason, but will face off this year on August 16.

There has been a lot of controversy surrounding the fight to see which team would get to play their regular season home opener at the stadium.

The Giants won the right on a coin flip, only for the Jets to then protest the decision to the league office.

The league came up with a viable solution, allowing the Giants to open it up Sunday and then the Jets to play at home on Monday night.

Saturday, April 3, 2010 at 10:18 am by steve

Giants bring back Feagles

The New York Giants have re-signed 44-year old veteran punter Jeff Feagles.

Feagles signed a one-year deal and will compete for a roster spot with an Australian rules football player.

Despite his age, Feagles has been a model of consistency, having never missed a game in his 22-year career.

He also holds most of the significant punting records, some of which can be attributed to his longevity in the game.

He has played in an NFL-record 352 consecutive games, and trails just a couple of veteran place kickers for most games played in a career.

at 8:55 am by steve

Umenyiora upset with role

New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora is upset with his role on the defense for next year.

The team was disappointed in the two-time Pro Bowler’s performance last year and want to fiddle with his role.

This includes possibly making Umenyiora compete for a starting job, which obviously doesn’t sit well with such an established player.

Umenyiora so far has refused to discuss a lingering hip injury, his role with the defense or possible retirement.

He stressed that he has to answer robotically because talking openly has gotten him into trouble in the past.

Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 10:25 am by steve

Giants sign Sorgi

The New York Giants have signed former Indianapolis Colts backup quarterback Jim Sorgi to a contract.

Sorgi is expected to compete with second-year quarterback Rhett Bomar for the backup job.

Ironically, Sorgi could go from being Peyton Manning’s backup to that of his brother, Eli.

The backup has seen very little time on the field during his NFL career because of Manning’s durability.

He said that it was an invaluable experience to learn behind Manning and is looking forward to a similar opportunity with his brother in New York.

Friday, March 12, 2010 at 10:01 pm by steve

Giants sign A. Rolle

The New York Giants have signed free agent safety Antrel Rolle to a five-year contract worth $37 million, the richest deal ever awarded to a player at his position.

The Giants were determined to make some upgrades in their secondary after an abysmal defensive performance last season, some of which was blamed on the coordinator.

Part of New York’s problem was the loss of safety Kenny Phillips early in the season to a knee injury. He is expected to return for the 2010 season.

Rolle said he was ecstatic over the deal, and rightfully so, and he praised the Giants for being a first-class organization that made it known he was wanted there.

The Arizona Cardinals cut Rolle to avoid paying him a bonus but with the hope of being able to re-sign him at a cheaper price after he was released. That didn’t work out too well for them.

Sunday, March 7, 2010 at 12:40 am by steve