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It looks like the New York Giants’ Blake Martinez hasn’t fully moved on from his time with the Green Bay Packers. Martinez will play for a new NFL team for the first time in his career in 2020. That’s because the inside linebacker signed a three-year, $30 million deal with the Giants this offseason. However, […]

The New York Giants are sitting in an enviable spot entering the 2020 NFL Draft. Slotted to select fourth overall, they fall into the prime position of drafting just before two franchises (Chargers and Dolphins) who are heavily connected to quarterbacks in early mock drafts, which gives them an out by means of trading out […]

The coronavirus pandemic has threatened numerous sporting leagues around the world, including the potential for scouting and evaluating incoming professional prospects, but the New York Giants seem to have a clear choice with the No. 4 pick. But NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced the 2020 NFL Draft will go on in late-April as originally scheduled, […]

It didn’t take long for the New York Giants to address their secondary in free agency, inking a deal with James Bradberry on the first day of the legal tampering period. Nearly two weeks after signing with the Giants, Bradberry is still surprised that he received an offer from New York: “I didn’t even expect […]

The coronavirus has made its presence felt in the NFL and Eli Manning believes the pandemic could cause some disruption in the development of Daniel Jones for the New York Giants. When asked if the coronavirus could have a negative effect on Jones this offseason, Manning had an interesting answer. “It has the potential to be,” […]

According to a Wednesday evening report from Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, free-agent wide receiver Cody Latimer will be joining the new-look Washington Redskins. With former Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera now leading the way in our nation’s capital, the Redskins have been scooping up players left and right this offseason. While the two […]

The New York Giants were in search of an experienced veteran to place behind Daniel Jones on the depth chart and their first choice wasn’t interested in them. Earlier in free agency, Matt Moore declined a contract offer from the Giants. The Giants recently agreed to a deal with Colt McCoy for him to become […]

The XFL drew some buzz in its first inaugural season and now players from the league are getting chances to play in the NFL. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the New York Giants have agreed to a two-year deal with Dravon Askew-Henry. Another XFL player making the jump to the NFL: DB Dravon Askew-Henry […]

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joe Haden has some thoughts and isn’t afraid to share them. Not only that, but Haden even incorporated some sage advice for New York Giants running back and franchise cornerstone Saquon Barkley. The veteran CB imparted his wisdom to the world via Twitter. Haden believes that it is already time for Barkley […]

Former Tennessee Titans running back Dion Lewis has signed a one-year deal as a free agent with the New York Giants, per ESPN’s Josina Anderson. I'm told RB Dion Lewis has agreed to terms with the #Giants on a 1-year deal, per source. — JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) March 23, 2020 Lewis, 29, spent the past two […]

Former New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms still could have played even after the Giants decided to move on from him in 1993. But rather than play for another franchise, Simms decided he would retire (via Darryl Slater of NJ.com): But whenever the NFL returns, Simms will be here in New Jersey, where he decided […]

The coronavirus, called COVID-19 by the World Health Organization, is a contagious virus that can spread from person to person. According to the Washington Post, there have been more than 20,000 confirmed cases in the United States as of Saturday. Of those cases, 10,356 are in New York. In a recent video, New York Giants quarterback […]

The biggest issue that affected New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley is the injuries that he sustained last season. He missed three games early in the season, preventing him from fully making his mark on the team and helping them win a couple of games. He now has a chance to improve on his […]

The New York Giants were once considered a team that could pursue Tom Brady in free agency, but they’ve signed another veteran quarterback instead. According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, the Giants have agreed to a deal with Colt McCoy. #Giants have agreed to terms with QB Colt McCoy, source says. He stays in the […]

Former Ohio State cornerback Eli Apple is once again on the move. This time around, the former New York Giants and New Orleans Saints defensive back has landed in “Sin City” as a member of the newly minted Las Vegas Raiders. As a result of signing a free-agent contract with the Raiders this week, Apple […]

With longtime starter Eli Manning now retired, the New York Giants need to secure a backup quarterback for 2019 rookie Daniel Jones. Per SNY’s Ralph Vacchiano, the G-Men are reportedly interested in Kansas City Chiefs backup Matt Moore. Moore, an 11-year NFL veteran, has played last season with the Chiefs after spending the previous seven […]

Longtime Houston Texans and former Seattle Seahawks pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney is now officially an unrestricted free agent while the former No. 1 overall pick could very well end up playing for his third NFL franchise in as many seasons come 2020-21. While just about every team in the league could use a player like […]

The New York Giants and free-agent linebacker Blake Martinez have agreed to a three-year, $30 million deal. NYG gets him for 3 years, $30M. https://t.co/TE4BU9G7RS — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 17, 2020 After the Packers signed veteran linebacker Christian Kirksey, it became expected that Martinez would leave the team. The Giants have reportedly been interested […]

With the latest installment of NFL free agency now in full swing, to say the least, the Jadeveon Clowney sweepstakes have officially begun as well. Most recently, a member of the Seattle Seahawks, the longtime Houston Texans pass rusher in Clowney, is now gearing up to court quite a few suitors with the New York […]

The New York Giants and free agent cornerback James Bradberry have agreed to a three-year, $45 million deal, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Source: FA CB James Bradberry going to the #Giants…3 yr $45M with $32M guaranteed. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2020 According to Rapoport, New York has guaranteed $32 million of the […]

The New York Giants are in pursuit of free agent linebacker Blake Martinez, most recently of the Green Bay Packers, per NJ.com’s Matt Lombardo. Per sources, #Giants are making a strong push to sign #Packers LB Blake Martinez. Martinez, 26, led all linebackers with 114 solo tackles last season. pic.twitter.com/e1gju0wlTo — Matt Lombardo 🏈 (@MattLombardoNFL) […]

The New York Giants will be placing a franchise tag on defensive lineman Leonard Williams, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The Giants acquired Williams in a midseason trade with the New York Jets this past year. In eight games with Big Blue, Williams registered 26 tackles, a half of a sack and a forced […]

The New York Giants have signed linebacker David Mayo to a three-year, $8.4 million contract extension, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Mayo signed with the Giants just before the 2019 campaign started. He went on to play in all 16 games, making 13 starts and registering 82 tackles, a couple of sacks and […]

It doesn’t take a genius to recognize the best teams in the NFL entering 2020. The Kansas City Chiefs just won the Super Bowl, so naturally, they’re at the top of the list. Then you have clubs like the San Francisco 49ers, Baltimore Ravens, New England Patriots (unless the wheels come off this offseason), Green […]

The NFC East was one of the weakest divisions in the NFL during the 2019 season. Despite all of their injuries, the Philadelphia Eagles won the division with a mere 9-7 record. After a poor showing from the NFC East, all four teams are expected to be active in free agency this offseason. Of course, […]

After an eight-year career, New York Giants tight end Rhett Ellison has announced Monday that he is hanging up his cleats for good. After spending his first five seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, Ellison spent the last three years with the G-Men serving as a utility tight end. The former fourth-round pick out of USC […]

It looks like some NFL teams are trying to lure Eli Manning out of retirement. According to a report by Bleacher Report’s Mike Freeman, NFL teams are attempting to bring the former Super Bowl champion out of retirement. However, the chances of an NFL team outside of the New York Giants doing so are “nil.” […]

Daniel Fells, who retired from the NFL in 2016, walked away from the game after needing eight surgeries in 2015 due to a MRSA infection. Now, five years later, Fells revealed that his MRSA infection nearly caused him to amputate his leg. Near the end of the 2015 season, Fells was dealing with an ankle […]

The New York Giants made a trade during the 2019 season that they caught a lot of flack for. That was when they traded a third round pick and a fifth round pick to the New York Jets for defensive lineman Leonard Williams. Now, Williams has a solid resume. However, he was struggling in 2019 […]

The New York Giants are in desperate need of some help on the defensive side of the ball. And they apparently already have a big-time target in their sights to help with that. According to Ralph Vacchiano of SNY, the Giants are expected to “aggressively pursue” linebacker Kyle Van Noy once free agency begins on […]

The New York Giants are in need of defensive help, and one of the best defensive players on the free agent market may want to play for them. However, it might not be a match made in heaven. According to Ralph Vacchiano of SNY, pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney would like to play for the Giants, […]

The New York Giants are reportedly showing interest in veteran cornerback Byron Jones. According to ESPN’s Jordan Raanan, the Giants are “in the mix” for Jones. Although free agency doesn’t start until March 18, teams will be permitted to speak with players starting on March 16. Tony Pauline of Pro Football Network also reported that the […]

New York Giants linebacker Markus Golden will test free agency in a couple of weeks on the NFL’s open market in spite of the veteran defensive player’s reported interest in re-signing with the NFC East franchise. According to ESPN’s Josina Anderson, Golden, who turns 29 years old next week, “has interest” in returning to the […]

Former New York Giants punter Steve Weatherford and Super Bowl championship posted on Facebook that his Super Bowl ring was stolen. Weatherford said that he had given his wife the Super Bowl ring to put in her purse which was left in a car. The entire purse was stolen, and Weatherford hasn’t been able to […]

Dave Gettleman, the general manager of the New York Giants, has given the media some interesting tidbits this offseason. During the week of the NFL Combine, Gettleman admitted that he’s been ‘wrong’ on refusing in-season contract extensions in his career. “Since I became a GM, philosophically I’ve been against doing contracts in-season,” Gettleman said via […]

The New York Giants selected Evan Engram in the first round (23rd overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft. Engram was supposed to be their star tight end. And if we are being honest, he’s shown that potential pretty nicely. However, he’s also struggled to stay healthy and stay on the field. That’s led to something […]

Tom Brady is close to hitting the open free agency market and there is a growing belief that he could end up leaving the New England Patriots. Plenty of teams have been rumored to have interest in signing Brady, but a couple of those teams may already have been ruled out. Those two teams are […]

The New York Giants have put an emphasis on restoring their passing game behind quarterback Daniel Jones this offseason. Unfortunately, it remains to be seen just how much longer tight end Evan Engram will be a part of it. Engram’s durability has become a major concern as he continues to recover from a foot injury […]

The New York Giants have a number of voids to fill on their roster if they hope to spark a potential resurgence in the 2020 NFL season. It appears they already have an idea of the kind of player that can help kickstart the movement. It is no secret that the Saints are in the […]