New York Giants Re-Sign Brandon Jacobs: The Giants officially announced yesterday that they have re-signed HB Brandon Jacobs. The Giants had slapped the franchise tag on Jacobs on February 13th in order to prevent other teams from pursuing him free agency, which begins on Friday.
According to press reports, the contract is a 4-year, $25 million deal that includes $13 million in guaranteed money. Jacobs will also reportedly receive $15 million of the deal within the first two years of the contract. The deal supposedly saves the Giants $1.1 million in cap space in 2009 as Jacobs would have otherwise been due $6.621 million as franchised running back.
“Both parties are happy to get a long-term deal done,” said General Manager Jerry Reese. “Now Brandon can totally concentrate on the offseason program and get himself ready to go this fall.”
“Brandon is ecstatic to continue his career with the New York Giants,” said Jacobs’ agent. “We appreciate the Giants’ investment in Brandon and especially acknowledge the effort put in by (Assistant General Manager) Kevin Abrams. We’re excited to keep Brandon in Giants’ blue for years to come.”
“I was confident all along that this was going to get done – I didn’t panic one bit,” Jacobs said. “I know the reason we did it the way we did; I knew I was going to be here. I was super-confident and I am here. I’m happy about it. This team is full of young talent. We brought some great talent in here the last two years and those guys are still learning and getting better. Our offensive line is great and will continue to be great. There are a lot of young guys on our team that are still playing great, great football. I’m looking for big things out of our football team next year.”
Jacobs will address the press today at a 10:00AM conference call.
Haynesworth Mentions Giants?: Soon-to-be unrestricted free agent DT Albert Haynesworth reportedly told The Tennessean that the Redskins, Buccaneers, and Giants are teams that he could possibly sign with once free agency starts. Media reports have circulated that Haynesworth is expected to sign with the Redskins so this may simply be a case of posturing (i.e., driving up the Redskins asking price) on the part of Haynesworth and his agent.
Giants Not Interested in WR Marvin Harrison?: According to Newsday, sources with the Giants and the NFL have told the paper that the Giants are not interested in WR Marvin Harrison, who was recently released by the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday.