New York Giants Trade Rumors

Osi's contract not a primary concern
February 8
New York Post
 
"Osi Umenyiora not only thinks the Giants can repeat, but wants to be part of pulling it off. Although it might have been the emotion of the moment talking, the Giants' veteran defensive end stated an uncharacteristically strong desire to remain in blue after the adulation of the parade and MetLife Stadium rally yesterday. As some of the estimated 45,000 fans at the stadium rally chanted "One more year!" at him yesterday, Umenyiora sounded as if a renewed trade demand was the least of his intentions. Asked if he wanted to be back with the Giants, Umenyiora said: "Of course! I mean, look at this! We can win again!""
Giants' Ballard, Beckum facing surgeries
February 8
New York Post
 
"The Super Bowl was not kind to the position of tight end for the Giants, as two of them, Jake Ballard and Travis Beckum, yesterday attended the celebratory festivities hobbled and walking with the aid of crutches. Beckum during the 21-17 victory over the Patriots was diagnosed with a torn anterior cruciate ligament. It was believed Ballard went down with damage to his meniscus cartilage, but the Giants revealed that Ballard also tore his ACL in his left knee and, like Beckum, will require reconstructive surgery that puts the 2012 season in doubt for both of them."
Giants TE Ballard tore ACL, could miss next season
February 7
New York Post
 
"Giants tight end Jake Ballard suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee early in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XLVI and, following reconstructive surgery, will miss at least eight months, making it possible he will miss the entire 2012 season. The Giants already knew that another tight end, Travis Beckum, went down in the Super Bowl with a torn ACL, putting his 2012 season at risk. Ballard immediately after the 21-17 victory over the Patriots did not think he tore his ACL, saying he believed he suffered damage to his meniscus cartilage but not to any ligaments. The Giants revealed Tuesday that Ballard did tear his ligament."
Osi Umenyiora isn't worried about future with NY Giants, plans to 'shut New York down' after Super Bowl XLVI victory vs. New England Patriots
February 6
New York Daily News
 
"As the red, white and blue confetti fell and family members crashed the on-field trophy presentation for the Giants inside Lucas Oil Stadium, euphoria filled defensive end Osi Umenyiora. He looked down at friends wearing his white No. 72 jersey, smiled, and shouted from his perch atop the silver stand. "What are they going to say now?" he said. "What are they going to say now?" Inside the locker room, the questioning was reversed on the pass-rusher. What will Umenyiora, a mercurial, menacing member of two Super Bowl championship teams with the organization, do next? "Tonight we're going to shut Indy down," said Umenyiora, who collected one tackle and two hits on Tom Brady. "Then we're"
Tom Coughlin, who inspires NY Giants, believes he'll be back with Blue gunning for Super Bowl repeat
February 6
New York Daily News
 
"Tom Coughlin's players were passing around the Vince Lombardi Trophy on the podium as the confetti came floating down on their heads with all kinds of New York songs blasting throughout the stadium. The coach had moved some of these tough guys to tears on Saturday night with an emotional speech that ended with him telling them, "I love you." Now he was soaking in another incredible moment following the 21-17 victory over the Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI that finished off one of the great six-game coaching jobs in NFL history. Coughlin has won Super Bowls in his fourth and eighth seasons with the Giants. Bill Parcells won Super Bowls in his fourth and eighth seasons with the Giants and then"
Now Brandon Jacobs thinks: 'I'll be back'
February 1
New York Daily News
 
"Brandon Jacobs has hinted many times in the last few months that his days with the Giants are probably numbered. Now, the big running back is not so sure. Jacobs reversed field on Wednesday and indicated he could see himself returning to New York for an eighth season with the Giants. He's under contract through 2012, but he'd almost certainly have to agree to a new contract before he's due a $500,000 roster bonus in March to avoid getting cut. Now, the 29-year-old Jacobs thinks that's "a possibility." In fact, his gut is telling him that Super Bowl XLVI won't be his Giants finale. "I honestly don't think that's the case," Jacobs said. "I think something's going to get worked out.""
Hakeem Nicks will be "fine," definitely will play
January 30
Pro Football Talk
 
"Lost in the focus on whether Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski will play — and whether he'll be effective — in Super Bowl XLVI is the fact that Giants receiver Hakeem Nick is nursing a shoulder injury suffered against the 49ers in the NFC title game. Though Nicks returned, he didn't practice last week and, like Gronkowski, Nicks has been given the 50-50 "questionable" designation for Sunday."
'Stomach bug' KOs Eli from practice
January 19
New York Post
 
"Dave Tollefson shrugged off any worries about his under-the-weather quarterback. He figures there's an Eli Elixir that will get him better quickly. "It's Eli Manning. He's probably got some type of special, like, virus pills that only Eli Manning can use," the Giants defensive end said yesterday. "I'd be sick for two weeks, but he'll be good [today]." Manning missed the latter part of yesterday's practice with what Tom Coughlin called "a stomach bug." The coach said Manning worked in the beginning of practice before leaving with only two more practices before Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the 49ers."
Giants' Ross practices, set to play
January 11
New York Post
 
"Starting cornerback Aaron Ross was cleared to practice on Wednesday after he came out of last week's 24-2 playoff victory over the Falcons with what the Giants are describing as a concussion. Coach Tom Coughlin did not say whether or not Ross actually suffered a concussion but he did say that Ross passed all the concussion protocol tests required by the NFL. Ross showed no signs of any issues while on the practice field and should be fine to play in Sunday's NFC Divisional playoff game against the Packers at Lambeau Field."
WR Manningham listed as doubtful
December 24
New York Post
 
"If you want to keep track of who's in and who's out for the Giants, here is a tip: When Mario Manningham speaks, don't always listen. Manningham, more than once this season, has said not to worry though he missed practice, assuring everyone he was going to play that weekend. It doesn't always work out that way, as a troublesome sore and swollen knee has kept him off the field and will likely do so again today against the Jets. On Wednesday, Manningham said he would be able to play, but he missed the entire week of practice and yesterday was listed as doubtful to face the Jets. When the Giants list a player as doubtful, it is a 95 percent certainty that he is not going to play."
Coughlin indicates Giants DE Umenyiora not likely to face Jets
December 19
NFL.com
 
"New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin said Monday that he's "very concerned" about getting defensive end Osi Umenyiora back from an ankle injury in time for Saturday's game against the New York Jets. Coughlin, speaking to reporters on a conference call, also expressed doubt about Umenyiora returning before the end of the regular season. Umenyiora, who has missed the Giants' past three games with the ankle injury, would have to show "some major improvement" to return any time soon, according to Coughlin."
Tuck expects to be game-time decision for Giants
December 16
New York Post
 
"Giants Defensive end Justin Tuck didn't practice again Thursday, sitting out with an injured toe. Tuck's previously said he thinks he will play Sunday against the Redskins, but he and the team probably won't have any real idea on his availability until he tries to test himself Friday. "I'll definitely know (tomorrow) where I am as far as being able to play, or if I'll be closer to playing or being able to play on Sunday,'' Tuck said. "I don't know. I'm just trying to do everything day to day to give me the best opportunity to go out there and help the football team…We'll hopefully find out something tomorrow or the next day. I don't think the decision will be made until Sunday.''"
For NY Giants' Osi Umenyiora, little relief from aching, may miss game vs. Washington Redskins
December 13
New York Daily News
 
"The hits keep on coming to the Giants' defense. Osi Umenyiora is unlikely to play against the Washington Redskins on Sunday, according to a source close to the defensive end. The source said the progress on Umenyiora's ankle has "been more down than up." Umenyiora got hurt in the Giants' loss in New Orleans two weeks ago. Tom Coughlin was holding out hope that Umenyiora and safety Kenny Phillips, who also sat out Sunday night's game in Dallas, will suit up Sunday."
Baas out with 'intense headaches;' Giants sign Ugoh
December 8
New York Post
 
"The Giants offensive line continues to undergo changes based on players' inability to stay on the field. Their latest malady doesn't appear to be clearing up any time soon; center David Baas missed the 38-35 loss to the Packers on Sunday with what the team described as "headaches'' that cropped up just hours before kickoff. Baas remains out and is undergoing tests. "It's much more serious than headaches, obviously,'' coach Tom Coughlin said Wednesday. Coughlin did not want to elaborate when asked if the health issue is more of an illness and added he really doesn't know the full extent of the problem. Baas is also listed as having an issue with his neck. He missed games earlier this"
Two teams have contacted ex-Titans coach Fisher about jobs
December 5
NFL.com
 
"At least two teams have already reached out to former Tennessee Titans coach Jeff Fisher about head-coaching positions, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. With Jon Gruden staying in the ESPN broadcast booth, Fisher is expected to be the most in-demand coach this offseason."
Kenny Phillips expected to miss "a few weeks" with MCL sprain
December 4
Pro Football Talk
 
"Regardless of whether the Giants win or lose their game against the Packers, they've lost safety Kenny Phillips, at least for the foreseeable future. Per a league source, Phillips is expected to miss "a few weeks" with a sprained MCL suffered as Packers tight end Jermichael Finley fell onto Phillips' leg."
Giants' Boley likely to play vs. Packers
December 4
New York Post
 
"Michael Boley might not be a household name, but the veteran middle linebacker's importance to the Giants can't be overstated — especially this weekend. Boley appears likely to return tomorrow after missing the past two-plus games with a hamstring injury he suffered in the first half of the Giants' loss to the 49ers in Week 10. And his anticipated comeback won't happen a moment too soon with Big Blue girding itself for the unbeaten Packers and Aaron Rodgers' Flying Circus. As well as essentially serving as the quarterback of the defense by wearing the signal headset, Boley also would strengthen what has been the bane of the Giants' linebackers lately — pass coverage, especially against"
Bradshaw 'ready to go' for Giants
December 4
New York Post
 
"Considering the Giants' misfortune all season, yesterday's mixed bag of an injury report qualified as good news. Although Osi Umenyiora and Mark Herzlich were ruled out and Mario Manningham was deemed doubtful for tomorrow's showdown with the Packers, the Giants welcomed Ahmad Bradshaw back to practice for the first time in over a month and appear likely to have Bradshaw, Hakeem Nicks and Michael Boley in uniform. Bradshaw has been sidelined since breaking a bone in his foot Oct. 30 against Miami, but practiced on a limited basis yesterday and is expected to play if he doesn't wake up with soreness today."
When coaches get fired this year, who will replace them?
December 4
Pro Football Talk
 columnist Mike Florio
"Nearly a third of all NFL head-coaching jobs could become vacant after the 2011 season. In addition to the Jaguars, teams that could (emphasis "could") make a change presently include, in no particular order other than the order in which I scan through the league's eight divisions, the Dolphins, Colts, Chiefs, Chargers, Giants, Eagles, Vikings, Buccaneers, and Rams. So who will replace these coaches? Beyond Bill Cowher, Jon Gruden, and Jeff Fisher, there aren't many (any) obvious candidates. Let's consider the three categories from which head coaches typically emerge: former NFL head coaches, current NFL assistant coaches, and college head coaches. Former NFL head coaches: In the hopes"
Ahmad Bradshaw practices for Giants; Mario Manningham sits out
December 2
Newark Star-Ledger
 
"Ahmad Bradshaw, who has said he plans on playing this Sunday, practiced today for the first time since fracturing his foot against the Miami Dolphins in Week 8 the day before Halloween. Though Bradshaw said he'd rather not have to practice, Giants coach Tom Coughlin said the running back would need to practice at some point this week in order to play on Sunday so this, obviously, is a huge step in the right direction — though we'll find out later how much he participated. During stretching Bradshaw got attention from trainers and tried on a couple different cleats before settling on a pair. He then jogged some and participated in drills during the media portion of the practice."
Osi to miss 2-4 weeks with 'real bad' ankle sprain
November 30
New York Daily News
 
"Osi Umenyiora has a "real bad" sprained ankle and the injury could keep him out as long as a month. The Giants' defensive end "sprained pretty much everything in there," according to someone familiar with his situation. He will definitely miss the Giants' game on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers and likely their NFC showdown in Dallas on Dec. 11, too. According to the source, who spoke with Umenyiora last night, the defensive end's hope is to return in time for the Giants' home game against the Washington Redskins on Dec. 18. But even that, the source added, might be "a longshot.""
Ankle sprain to sideline Osi
November 30
New York Post
 
"Another game, another loss, another injury. Welcome to the Giants' 2011 season. It looks as if the Giants, already struggling with a much-hyped but unproductive pass rush, will play Sunday against the Packers without defensive end Osi Umenyiora, who likely will be sidelined with a sprained ankle. Umenyiora was at the Hospital for Special Surgery yesterday to have an MRI of his ankle, which was injured in the second quarter of Monday night's dreadful 49-24 loss to the Saints in New Orleans. A source with knowledge of Umenyiora's condition indicated Umenyiora would be out weeks rather than days."
Giants to re-sign Chase Blackburn at linebacker
November 29
Newark Star-Ledger
 
"The Giants are about to bring back Chase Blackburn to provide depth to their injury-riddled linebacker unit, according to two people familiar with the situation. The people requested anonymity because they're not authorized to speak for the team. Blackburn, who played for the team from 2005-10, could sign either today or Wednesday. It's unclear who the team will cut or place on injured reserve to make room."
Giants' Osi Umenyiora may not play Sunday against Packers
November 29
Newark Star-Ledger
 
"The Giants haven't been able to get much pressure on opposing quarterbacks the past three weeks. Which makes this a really bad time for them to potentially lose one of the guys that gets there the most. Osi Umenyiora's status for Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers is very much in doubt because of an ankle sprain suffered in Monday's loss to the New Orleans Saints, according to someone informed of the two-time Pro Bowl defensive end's status."
Will another second-half collapse by NY Giants lead to Tom Coughlin getting fired?
November 27
New York Daily News
 columnist Gary Myers
"The Giants desperately need to beat the Saints on Monday night or the undefeated Super Bowl champion Packers next Sunday at home. A victory in either game would guarantee when they go to Dallas in two weeks they would be playing for first place in the NFC East. Assuming the Cowboys beat the Cardinals in Arizona next Sunday to get to 8-4, as long as the Giants, who are 6-4, do no worse than split against the Saints and Packers, then they would be 7-5 when they play at Cowboys Stadium on Dec. 11. At that point, a victory would put them back in first place based on the head-to-head tiebreaker. The outcome of the next three games could be the determining factor whether Tom Coughlin is back"
Smith Big Apple bound?
November 26
ESPN.com
 
"Eagles wide receiver Steve Smith returned to New York for a game this past Sunday, but it would hardly be a surprise if he wound up returning there with the Giants after his contract expires, as well. Some people who know Smith believe he is open to going back to the team he left this past summer. He also could rejoin his former college coach, Pete Carroll, in Seattle, but no team makes more sense or is more appealing to Smith than the Giants. Smith and the Eagles have not been the fit either side hoped. Philadelphia dangled him at the trade deadline, and the Giants will have a need at the position because wide receiver Mario Manningham is scheduled to become a free agent after this"
Ahmad Bradshaw injury may mean Brandon Jacobs starts again for NY Giants Monday night
November 25
New York Daily News
 
"Reinforcements for the Giants' "pathetic" running game do not appear to be on the way. Though Ahmad Bradshaw vowed last week to test his broken right foot sometime this week, it did not happen on Thursday. The injured running back was sidelined during the Giants' Thanksgiving Day practice and he could be in line to miss his fourth straight game. That means that Brandon Jacobs, the Giants' angry running back who led what Tom Coughlin called a "pathetic" rushing game last Sunday night against the Eagles, could get yet another start as Big Blue takes on the Saints (7-3) Monday night. Unfortunately his offensive line is disintegrating in front of him with both the Giants' tackles currently"
Brandon Jacobs doesn't back off criticism of fans for booing Big Blue
November 24
New York Daily News
 
"The fans sent a loud and clear message to the Giants on Sunday night during their disappointing loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Now Brandon Jacobs is sending one back: Go ahead and boo the home team all you want, the angry running back said. But if the Giants keep losing, you will only have yourselves to blame. That is the message the perpetually disgruntled Giant delivered in a radio interview on Wednesday morning, when he refused to back off the criticism he hurled at the Meadowlands crowd for hurling boos at him and his teammates during their ugly 17-10 loss. With the jeers still ringing in his ears, Jacobs stressed "it's really hard" to play when fans are booing. So if they are trying"
Detached retina sidelines NY Giants' Beatty
November 24
New York Post
 
"A Giants offensive line that struggled so mightily last week that coach Tom Coughlin described the ineffective running game as "pathetic,'' has lost its young cornerstone left tackle, Will Beatty, who will spend his Thanksgiving morning in surgery to repair a detached retina and will be out indefinitely. This latest injury news came as a shock to the Giants. Beatty battled through some back problems last week but was able to start and finish last Sunday's 17-10 loss to the Eagles. Beatty went for tests on his back and no structural damage was found. He also came out of the game with some blurred vision in his right eye. He had his eye checked out yesterday and the detached retina was"
Don't be surprised if Steve Smith becomes a Giant again
November 20
Pro Football Talk
 
"Steve Smith left the Giants for the Eagles in free agency this year, and he's expecting a rude reception from Giants fans tonight. But there's already talk that Smith could be back with the Giants again next season. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that people who know Smith think he'd love to return to the Giants after the season, and that he believes the Giants are the best fit for him."
Giants' Michael Boley unsure about his status for Sunday
November 16
Newark Star-Ledger
 
"Whether the Giants defense will be without its most experienced linebacker and quarterback against the Eagles' top-ranked rushing offense Sunday night is still up in the air. Michael Boley, who strained his hamstring dropping back into coverage late in the first half of the Giants' 27-20 loss at San Francisco, did not practice Wednesday, instead watching his teammates while pedaling on a stationary bike. Although he appeared to walk without a limp, Boley said it was too early to determine if he'll be able to play Sunday and was reluctant to even say it was a possibility."
Giants' Nicks to start vs. Niners; Manningham a game-time call
November 13
NFL.com
 
"The New York Giants expect wideout Hakeem Nicks will start Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers, according to a league source. The source said Nicks feels good about being able to play after missing the Giants' win over the New England Patriots in Week 9 with a hamstring injury."
Giants could be without Manningham today
November 13
New York Post
 
"The Giants likely are going to have to take to the air today against a 49ers defense that is the NFL's best at stopping the run. Will Eli Manning have enough targets to throw to? That's a legitimate question after Mario Manningham yesterday unexpectedly was added to the injury report with a knee issue. Manningham is listed as questionable for the game, though the other starting receiver, Hakeem Nicks, is expected to play barring a setback after missing last week's victory in New England with a hamstring injury."
Nicks back to work at Giants practice; Bradshaw out again
November 10
New York Post
 
"Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks is following the schedule he set for himself this week, which he feels will result in him being able to play Sunday in San Francisco against the 49ers. Nicks on Thursday was on the field for practice, participating in individual drills, just as he said he would be a day earlier. He is coming back from a sore hamstring, an injury that kept him out of last week's victory in New England. He tested his leg by running on the side Tuesday and again Wednesday and reported no setbacks, saying he opened up to full speed and did not have any discomfort. Nicks said he is concentrating on not rushing back too soon, fearing he could hurt the hamstring further, but he"
Giants' Hakeem Nicks doing individual drills today
November 10
Newark Star-Ledger
 
"Hakeem Nicks went through individual drills today, as the Giants' wide receiver had hoped he would when asked about his strained hamstring on Wednesday. Nicks indicated he didn't expect to take any team reps, so it's unclear if he'll participate in that portion of practice, which is closed to the media. Whether Nicks plays on Sunday against the 49ers will be determined by how his hamstring responds to the increased work today and possibly Friday."
Devin Thomas loses return job, D.J. Ware and Da'Rel Scott will share kick returning duties
November 10
New York Daily News
 
"Devin Thomas found a home with the Giants as a kick returner this season. But now, he is out of a job. Thomas told the Daily News that the Giants have taken away his kick-return responsibilities and will likely go with rookie Da'Rel Scott and D.J. Ware as their primary return men on Sunday against the 49ers. Thomas said he learned of the move when he checked the weekly depth chart on Wednesday. "It's a reality check," Thomas said. "It checks your pride, but I'm going to bounce back.""
Giants' Hakeem Nicks takes the first step back to returning
November 10
Newark Star-Ledger
 
"Hakeem Nicks did some running and cutting at full speed today. Thursday, he'll do individual drills. If all goes well, he'll practice Friday. And if there are no setbacks, he'll play on Sunday. But so far, the Giants' wide receiver is only one step into that process, so he's being cautiously optimistic he can play on a strained hamstring that kept him out of Sunday's victory over the New England Patriots. "Going to stick to the plan of more and more each day," Nicks said. "No setbacks, and that's always a good sign.""
Eli Manning and Tom Coughlin earn high grades for NY Giants at halfway point in NFL season
November 9
New York Daily News
 
"The Giants were beaten long before the games ever started this season, at least that's what so many thought. Too many free-agent losses. Way too many injuries. The world had a good laugh when GM Jerry Reese insisted he had a playoff team. Tom Coughlin never laughed. Nor did he worry about the losses of two offensive linemen, a tight end, a Pro Bowl receiver and a defensive tackle. There were also injuries to a starting cornerback and his middle linebacker. He looked at what he had, not at what he didn't. He had no other choice."
NY Giants cut veteran center Adam Koets
November 9
New York Daily News
 
"Unable to shake lingering knee and back injuries, veteran center Adam Koets was released by the Giants on Tuesday afternoon. Koets, 27, had spent the season on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list and the Giants had until Tuesday to clear him to practice, cut him, or place him on season-ending injured reserve. But Koets had never fully recovered from surgery to repair a torn ACL last season, or a follow-up surgery in August. He also had recently developed back issues that stalled his return."
Giants vow to 'finish' what they started
November 8
New York Post
 
"It wasn't too long before the last vestiges of emotion were dripping out of the Giants after their come-from-ahead-and-then-from-behind 24-20 victory over the Patriots when Antrel Rolle wanted to look back at his bold comments of a few days earlier. "Their team is outstanding,'' Rolle said of the Patriots. "We're a great team also. That's the only thing I wanted to preach during the week. Yeah, we have a tough schedule, but our schedule also has to worry about us. This can help us build our team chemistry, help us know we're going to fight to the finish.''"
NY Giants RB Ahmad Bradshaw has fractured foot and is mulling surgery according to source
November 4
New York Daily News
 
"The only good news for the Giants' rushing attack this season has been that it probably couldn't get much worse. Then on Thursday they learned that wasn't true. Without Ahmad Bradshaw, it could get significantly worse in the coming weeks. Bradshaw, the Giants' only productive running back, suffered a fractured bone in his right foot last week, and his status for Sunday's game in New England and possibly beyond is uncertain at best. A team source said on Thursday that Bradshaw will likely miss the game, and could miss "several weeks" in the hopes the fracture heals enough for a pain-free stretch run. But another source familiar with the situation later called the injury "minor" and said the"
Giants' Nicks sounds like he'll sit out vs. Patriots
November 4
New York Post
 
"It sure doesn't look as if Hakeem Nicks is going to play on Sunday against the Patriots. The Giants receiver came out of last week's victory over the Dolphins with a slightly strained right hamstring. The good news for Nicks is that the strain is in the middle of the hamstring and not higher up, which is more problematic. The bad news for Nicks is that he didn't practice on Wednesday, did not practice on Thursday and doesn't plan on practicing on Friday. He hasn't been ruled out for the game but he isn't saying that he believes he will play in the game. If you know Nicks, he usually is accurate when he predicts his availability."
Giants' Ahmad Bradshaw suffered a cracked bone in foot
November 3
Newark Star-Ledger
 
"Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw suffered a cracked bone in his foot during Sunday's game against the Dolphins and is out indefinitely, according to someone informed of Bradshaw's health status. The person, who requested anonymity because the Giants haven't provided full details on Bradshaw's injury, said the fifth-year veteran is mulling whether to have corrective surgery. Bradshaw has had similar issues with both feet and ankles in recent years and has undergone surgery to insert screws into his feet. Bradshaw left the game against Miami to undergo X-rays on his foot and then returned after it was determined one of the screws was aggravating his foot. It was believed he had suffered no"
NY Giants receive good news on Hakeem Nicks' hamstring injury
November 1
New York Daily News
 
"Hakeem Nicks had an MRI on his injured right hamstring on Monday and received "good" news, according to a source, and there is no serious damage. Tom Coughlin said the wide receiver's status would be "day-to-day" this week. However, "the plan is not to miss anything," the source added. Nicks hobbled off the field during the fourth quarter of Sunday's win over the Dolphins. Nicks caught six passes for 67 yards before he got hurt."
Giants' Hakeem Nicks 'all good' after MRI on hamstring, source says
October 31
Newark Star-Ledger
 
"For Hakeem Nicks, it's been mind over matter where injuries are concerned. Expect that to be the case this week as he prepares to face the New England Patriots. The Giants' wide receiver received good news following an MRI on his hamstring this afternoon, according to someone informed of the results of the exams. The person, who requested anonymity because all injury information is supposed to come from Tom Coughlin, described Nicks as "all good" after aggravating a strain in the muscle late in Sunday's victory over the Miami Dolphins. At his afternoon press conference today, Coughlin didn't have all of the information on Nicks' hamstring but didn't anticipate any major issues. Coughlin"
Hakeem Nicks hurt in NY Giants win over Miami Dolphins
October 31
New York Daily News
 
"For the first time all year, the Giants came into a game mostly healthy - and you just knew it wouldn't last. As if the sight of top receiver Hakeem Nicks hobbling off the field with a hamstring issue in the fourth quarter wasn't unsettling enough, the Giants will be sweating out several MRIs and other medical tests over the next few days. Running back Ahmad Bradshaw missed a few series after aggravating an old injury to his right foot. Center David Baas missed a couple of series with a right knee injury. And defensive end Osi Umenyiora went for X-rays, though he declined to say on what."
Brandon Jacobs does not run away from comments to magazine about leaving Giants
October 28
Newark Star-Ledger
 
"Brandon Jacobs walked around the Giants' locker room today in disguise, perhaps trying to hide in plain sight as he wore a Michael Myers mask over his face and a hood over his head. Maybe it was because he knew all eyes would be on him after his comments to Men's Fitness magazine. In the interview, released today, he bemoaned his lack of carries and indicated he doesn't see himself with the Giants after his contract is over. His contract was restructured this summer with a $500,000 roster bonus coming in March that could quickly determine if he will be with the team next year to earn a $4.4 million base salary. He did not back away from those comments. "It all depends on how this year"
Jacobs doesn't expect to be with Giants after 2012
October 27
New York Post
 
"Brandon Jacobs has outwardly accepted his role as the Giants backup running back to Ahmad Bradshaw without complaint. Until now. Jacobs, in an interview with Men's Fitness, said he cannot see himself staying with the Giants when his contract is up (following the 2012 season) based on how infrequently he's been used this season. Asked about his reduced role now that Bradshaw is the feature runner, Jacobs said, "Well, he's not being used as much as he can be, either. It's a very confusing thing. I'm just here, doing the best that I can do to help my team. I come out to win; it's up to them whether or not they want to use me. I just can't wait to get a true opportunity to get out there and"
Family and team personnel changes have Eli Manning playing better football
October 19
New York Daily News
 
"There is Eli Manning the quarterback, and there is Eli Manning the father. And for the next few days, the quarterback will not be around. The Giants wrapped up their bye week workouts with a practice Tuesday, and after that, Manning prepared to shut things down. Until Big Blue resumes practices on Monday, the quarterback plans to be nothing but a father, spending nearly all his time with his wife Abby and their six-month-old daughter, Ava Frances. "It should be fun," he said. "It should be good to have some down time, and spend some time with my daughter.""