Dave Tollefson Re-Signs With New York Giants: According to press reports, restricted free agent defensive end Dave Tollefson has signed his 1-year, $1.684 million tender from the Giants.
The Giants have eight other unsigned restricted free agents. Restricted free agents can sign tender offers with other teams until April 15.
Article on Defensive End Osi Umenyiora: Giants’ Osi Umenyiora Battling Hip Problem by Mike Garafolo of The Star-Ledger
Article on Center Shaun O’Hara and the Offensive Line: Return of O-line No Surprise to O’Hara by Ralph Vacchiano of The Daily News
NFL Network Pre-Draft Piece on Giants: The NFL Network focused on the New York Giants yesterday on their show NFL Total Access. See the video at NFL.com.
Article on Former Giants’ WR Plaxico Burress: Tom May Pay Visit To Plaxico by Bart Hubbuch of The New York Post
Quotes: Head Coach Tom Coughlin on DE Osi Umenyiora: “I haven’t had a sitdown with Osi, but Osi came into the offseason program with a smile on his face, working his tail off. I think he’s in a good place…It’s a competitive game. People earn what they have, and Osi is an excellent football player. He’s got nothing to worry about in terms of going out and competing. It’s just a mindset, and I believe he’s in a good mindset now.”
Coughlin on S Kenny Phillips: “Kenny’s rehab is going very well, but he’s in stages. He can’t even go out right now and just run. He’s still being very well-structured there. He’s started to (work out), but it’s not a do-anything-you-want-to-do type of a deal…Like all people coming off that surgery, he’s got to be kind of brought along. I don’t foresee (the medical staff) just saying, ‘Go ahead’ (at the start of camp). The restrictions could be one-a-day. I hope not, but that’s the way it could be.”
Coughlin on S Antrel Rolle: “Antrel Rolle is a guy who had an outstanding year. He’s very athletic. He’s an excellent football player.”