Giants Add Two, Waive Two from 53-Man Roster: The Giants added two players to their 53-man roster yesterday. LB Michael Boley was officially reinstated from the Reserve/Suspended List. Boley had been suspended for the first game of the season by the NFL for off-the-field issues last year.
The Giants also claimed HB Gartrell Johnson off of waivers from the San Diego Chargers. Johnson was drafted in the 4th round of the 2009 NFL Draft by the Chargers. Before claiming Johnson, The Star-Ledger is reporting that the Giants worked out veteran free agent halfbacks T.J. Duckett, Lorenzo Booker, and Dominic Rhodes.
To make room for Boley and Johnson, the Giants waived OG/OC Tutan Reyes and DT Leger Douzable.
Practice Squad Moves: The Giants have terminated the Practice Squad contracts of three players: CB DeAndre Wright (2009 6th round draft pick), HB Allen Patrick, and TE Kareem Brown.
The Giants filled two of the three spots by signing TE Bear Pascoe and CB Michael Coe to the Practice Squad. Pascoe was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the 6th round of the 2009 NFL Draft; the 49ers waived him on September 5th. Coe was drafted in the 5th round of the 2007 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts; the Colts waived him on September 4th.
Justin Tuck Named “NFC Defensive Player of the Week”: DE Justin Tuck has been named “NFC Defensive Player of the Week” for his performance against the Washington Redskins last Sunday. Tuck was credited with 5 tackles, 1.5 sacks, 2 tackles for losses, 3 quarterback hits, and 1 pass defensed in the game. This is Tuck’s first “Player of the Week” award.
Article on the Giants’ Defensive Line: Giants Line’s Drive Is Greatness by Steve Serby of The New York Post
Articles on DT Chris Canty:
- Former Cowboy Chris Canty Ready To Face Former Team As Member Of Giants by Ralph Vacchiano of The Daily News
- Canty Returns To Big D Wearing Big Blue by Paul Schwartz of The New York Post
Notes: DE Osi Umenyiora is the first player in Giants’ history with three touchdowns on fumble returns.
The Giants’ defense has not allowed an opposing receiver to gain 100 yards in 12 consecutive games, the second-longest active streak in the NFL. The Redskins are first with 14 games.
The Giants have not had a 100-yard receiver in 13 consecutive games, the third-longest current streak. Oakland is first with 23 and Chicago second with 14.
WR Hakeem Nicks, who doesn’t turn 21 until November 14, is the youngest player currently on an NFL roster.