Ahmad Bradshaw was widely regarded as the toughest player with the New York Giants, making his release Wednesday a hard decision for the team. But the Giants are looking to reduce payroll and so Bradshaw, the starting running back, and starting defensive tackle Chris Canty are the latest victims. Tuesday, linebacker Michael Boley was cut. [...]
Amani Toomer Calls Ray Lewis a Hypocrite and a Caricature
February 1, 2013 | Posted by
Former New York Giants wide receiver Amani Toomer, who lost to Ray Lewis and the Baltimore Ravens in Super Bowl XXXV, called Lewis a hypocrite and a “caricature” of himself at Wednesday’s media day at the Super Bowl for hogging the spotlight. “It’s definitely all about him,” Toomer told USA Today’s Mike Garafolo. “Once a [...]
Michael Vick Unwilling to Restructure Contract with Eagles
December 30, 2012 | Posted by
Quarterback Michael Vick is unwilling to restructure his contract with the Philadelphia Eagles to remain with the team next season, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. A source close to the Inquirer, told the newspaper that Vick is not willing to renegotiate his deal, in which he is schedule to make $15.5 million in base salary [...]
Osi Umenyiora and Giants to Potentially Split Ways
December 25, 2012 | Posted by
The New York Giants and their defensive end Osi Umenyiora could potentially be splitting ways after Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Umenyiora said Monday during a conference call with reporters that there is a “high probability” that Sunday will be his final game in a Giants uniform. “If it does turn up to be [...]
Giants’ Victor Cruz Visits Newtown Tragedy Family
December 19, 2012 | Posted by
New York Giants receiver Victor Cruz on Tuesday visited the family of Jack Pinto, a six-year-old who was among 20 children killed in Friday’s mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. The youth was a major Cruz fan, so much so that his family had him buried in his No. 80 Giants [...]
Falcons Crush Giants; Look Like Super Bowl Material
December 17, 2012 | Posted by
A week after being dominated by the Carolina Panthers, the Atlanta Falcons served notice that they are, indeed, of championship quality. The Falcons humiliated the Super Bowl champion New York Giants, 34-0, a thrashing so thorough that even the cynics have to acknowledge their potential. “They put a pounding and (butt)-whipping on us,” Giants defensive [...]
Redskins Opt to Start Backup Kirk Cousins Over RGIII
December 16, 2012 | Posted by
The Washington Redskins announced Saturday night that they have opted to start rookie backup Kirk Cousins over Robert Griffin III against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Griffin suffered a Grade 1 sprain of the lateral collateral ligament in his right knee after taking a hard hit from Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Haloti Ngata in the [...]
Brandon Jacobs To Appeal 49ers Suspension Over Posts
December 11, 2012 | Posted by
Brandon Jacobs never fit in with the San Francisco 49ers, and the former New York Giants running back let his disenchantment be known via social media. The team was disenchanted with Jacobs, too, and so it suspended him over the last three regular-season games, ending a horrific stint with the club. Jacobs will appeal the [...]
RG3’s Performance Thrusts Redskins Into Playoff Picture and Record Books
November 23, 2012 | Posted by
Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III went 20-for-28, throwing for 311 yards and four touchdowns in a 38-31 victory over the Dallas Cowboys Thursday night, thrusting the Redskins back into the playoff picture. After losing to the Carolina Panthers in Week 9, falling to 3-6, very few even considered the Redskins playoff contenders, but Griffin [...]
Plaxico Burress To Visit His Old Team, The Steelers
November 20, 2012 | Posted by
Plaxico Burress, the free-agent receiver in search of a team, will visit the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he played the first five years of his NFL career. He will take a physical and, if he passes, likely will sign with the team that is hurting for receivers. The 6-foot-5 Burress would significantly bolster an injury-plagued receiving [...]
