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Last Updated: Wed Dec 6, 2023, 12:43 PM

New York Giants

-- Tommy DeVito Will Start This Week --
Tue Dec 5, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports New York Giants HC Brian Daboll says QB Tommy DeVito will start this week against the Packers.

-- Schoen: Daniel Jones Will Start When Healthy, But... --
Mon Nov 27, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports New York Giants GM Joe Schoen, talking to reporters during the team's BYE week, says the expectation is that when QB Daniel Jones (torn ACL - IR) is healthy, he'll be the starting QB. He also adds they'll likely add at quarterback in the offseason, anyway, potentially in the draft.

-- Giants Could Fire DC Wink Martindale Before the End of the Season --
Sun Nov 26, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

FOX Sports’ Jay Glazer reports the relationship between New York Giants HC Brian Daboll and DC Wink Martindale is in a “bad place.” Glazer said he doesn’t see the two continuing their relationship after the season. He also mentioned that Martindale could be gone before the end of the season in a mutual parting of ways. The Giants ranked 17th in points allowed last year, Martindale’s first season on the job, but have collapsed to 28th in points allowed in 2023.

-- Giants Sign Randy Bullock --
Fri Nov 24, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New York Giants have signed PK Randy Bullock to the active roster. He will kick moving forward every week unless an injury strikes.

-- Giants Activate Azeez Ojulari --
Sat Nov 11, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the New York Giants have activated LB Azeez Ojulari (ankle) from injured reserve.

-- Giants Sign Matt Barkley; Tommy Devito Will Start --
Wed Nov 8, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the New York Giants have signed QB Matt Barkley to the their active roster. QB Tommy DeVito will start against Dallas and Barkley will be his backup.

-- Giants Sign Jacob Eason --
Tue Nov 7, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the New York Giants have signing free-agent QB Jacob Eason to their practice squad.

-- Giants to Work Out Jacob Eason --
Tue Nov 7, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports free-agent QB Jacob Eason is going to work out for the New York Giants. Eason also worked out for the team during the offseason, but didn’t land a contract.

-- Daniel Jones Lost for the Season with a Torn ACL --
Mon Nov 6, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports New York Giants HC Brian Daboll says an MRI revealed QB Daniel Jones (torn ACL) suffered a torn ACL during Sunday’s loss to the Raiders. Jones is now lost for the rest of the 2023 season. Backup QB Tyrod Taylor (rib) also on injured reserve with a rib issue, QB Tommy DeVito is expected to take over as the Giants’ starting quarterback.

-- Giants IR Taylor & Waller --
Sat Nov 4, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN report the New York Giants have placed QB Tyrod Taylor (ribs) and TE Darren Waller (hamstring) on injured reserve. They’re both out at least four games.

-- Giants IR Graham Gano; Sign Bullock & York to Compete to Kick --
Fri Nov 3, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

SNY.tv reports the New York Giants have officially signed PK Randy Bullock and PK Cade York. PK Graham Gano (knee) has been placed on season-ending injured reserve. Bullock and York will compete today to see who kicks for the team on Sunday.

-- Graham Gano Set for Surgery; Out 4+ Weeks; Giants Sign Randy Bulluck --
Thu Nov 2, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports New York Giants PK Graham Gano (knee) is set to have knee surgery and will be placed on injured reserve. The Giants signed veteran PK Randy Bullock to the practice squad and will likely elevate him before Sunday’s game against the Raiders.

-- Giants Sign Matt Barkley to Practice Squad --
Tue Oct 31, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New York Giants have signed QB Matt Barkley to their practice squad.

-- Giants Trade Leonard Williams --
Mon Oct 30, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Seattle Seahawks have acquired DT Leonard Williams from the New York Giants in exchange for a 2024 second-round draft pick and a 2025 fifth-round draft pick.

-- Giants IR Gary Brightwell --
Sat Oct 28, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New York Giants have placed RB Gary Brightwell (hamstring) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Saquon Barkley Going Nowhere --
Wed Oct 25, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

Fox Sports reports New York Giants HC Brian Daboll says he heard rumors that the Giants were interested in trading RB Saquon Barkley, so he personally assured him last week that they won't trade him.

-- Giants Add RBs --
Wed Oct 25, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the New York Giants have claimed RB Deon Jackson off of waivers and signed RB Jashaun Corbin off of Carolina’s practice squad.

-- Giants IR Eric Gray --
Tue Oct 24, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New York Giants have placed RB Eric Gray (calf) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Giants Release Cole Beasley --
Fri Oct 20, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New York Giants have released WR Cole Beasley from the practice squad. Beasley asked for his release from the Giants primarily because there wasn’t an opportunity to active roster in sight, per sources. The veteran wideout has been game-ready for several weeks but currently on the practice squad. He’s fully healthy, practicing well and still intends to play

-- Saquon Barkley Wants to Remain a Giant, But... --
Fri Oct 20, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports New York Giants RB Saquon Barkley made it crystal clear: “I don’t want to get traded.” However, he also concedes it’s not in his control. The trade deadline is Oct. 31st and Giants are 1-5.

-- Giants IR Shane Lemieux; Sign One --
Thu Oct 19, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

Giants.com reports New York Giants OL Shane Lemieux (biceps) suffered a torn biceps during practice yesterday and has been placed on injured reserve. In a corresponding move, the team signed OL Sean Harlow, another interior offensive lineman, off the Cowboys practice squad.

-- Giants IR Josh Ezeudu --
Tue Oct 17, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the New York Giants have placed OT Josh Ezeudu (toe) on injured reserve.

-- Giants Tighten Up WR Rotation --
Mon Oct 16, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the New York Giants employed a tighter Wwideout rotation during Sunday night's game. There was just one random snap for WR Sterling Shepard on the RB Saquon Barkley run that got blown up before the two minute warning. There was no offensive snaps for WR Parris Campbell. WR Darius Slayton (4 catches-69 yards) remains the clear WR1. WR Jalen Hyatt (3-21) and WR Wan'Dale Robinson (8-62) were the other WRs in 11 personnel. Hyatt and WR Isaiah Hodgins (no targets) rotated in 12 personnel. Hodgins got snaps in red zone. Hyatt had a big-boy 12-yard catch on fourth-and-5 on the final drive. He would have had an impressive 43-yard grab in the second quarter if not for a dubious ineligible man downfield penalty. Robinson repeatedly found the soft spots in the zone and got up field for clutch third-down conversions.

-- Saquon Barkley Plays 78% of the Snaps Sunday Night --
Mon Oct 16, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports New York Giants RB Saquon Barkley played 78% of the snaps (60 of 77) on Sunday night. He subbed out more than usual, but certainly there was no pitch count. He had 18 carries for 31 yards through three quarters and then broke the two long runs to start the fourth. He didn't look 100%, but he still brings a big-play threat that no other tailback does for the team.

-- Giants IR Azeez Ojulari --
Sat Oct 14, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The New York Giants official website reports the Giants have placed DE Azeez Ojulari (ankle) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Tyrod Taylor Will Start --
Fri Oct 13, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports New York Giants HC Brian Daboll says QB Tyrod Taylor will start Sunday's game against the Bills. .

-- Waller Leads Giants in Snaps & Targets --
Mon Oct 9, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

PFF reports New York Giants TE Darren Waller played a whopping 67-of-73 snaps on Sunday, getting 11 targets on 44 passing routes run. Next in line was WR Wan'Dale Robinson with 6 targets on 48 snaps and 24 routes run. WR Darius Slayton played 50 snaps and ran 35 routes with 3 targets. Rookie WR Jalin Hyatt played 33 snaps with 27 routes, but no targets. WR Isaiah Hodgins played 29 snaps with 14 routes and 2 targets. WR Sterling Shepard played 20 snaps, ran 9 routes and got 2 targets, while WR Parris Campbell played only 16 snaps, ran 13 routes and got 2 targets.

-- Giants Know They Must Get the Football More to Darren Waller --
Thu Oct 5, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the New York Giants (1-3) have to figure out how to get the football to TE Darren Waller quickly. They play the Miami Dolphins on Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium. “I think it’s important [he’s a bigger part of offense],” QB Daniel Jones said. “He’s a talented player and poses a big threat for defenses. I have to do a better job of finding him and getting him the ball. I think there are just some opportunities that I have to get him the ball and give him a chance to make plays.”

-- Giants to Employ a RBBC --
Thu Sep 21, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports New York Giants RB Matt Breida is expected to serve as the #1 back tonight. Breida is a reliable veteran, but he has had more than 10 carries in a game only once since 2019. The Giants figure to use a committee approach to replace Barkley. RB Gary Brightwell has been the #3 back in the first two games, and he has performed well in limited opportunities. Brightwell set career highs with 11 carries for 60 yards in last season’s finale when the Giants rested their starters.

-- Saquon Barkley OUT Three Weeks --
Mon Sep 18, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports an MRI showed New York Giants RB Saquon Barkley (ankle) suffered an “ordinary” ankle sprain that now is expected to sideline him three weeks, per source.

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-- Giants Extend Graham Gano --
Fri Sep 8, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the New York Giants have announced that PK Graham Gano signed a three-year extension with the team on Friday. No other terms of the deal were announced. The extension added three additional years for $16.5 million, with a little more than $11.30 million fully guaranteed, plus nearly $2 million more in injury guarantees.

-- Giants IR Cole Beasley --
Tue Sep 5, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New York Giants have placed WR Cole Beasley (leg) on practice squad injured reserve.

-- Daniel Jones Restructures --
Mon Sep 4, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the New York Giants have restructured the contract of QB Daniel Jones, converting $8.42 million of his base salary into a signing bonus and creating $6.315 million in cap space, per source.

-- Giants Release David Sills --
Tue Aug 29, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New York Giants have released WR David Sills.

-- Giants Release Cole Beasley, But... --
Tue Aug 29, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports WR Cole Beasley (leg) won't be on the initial 53-man roster for the New York Giants, but is expected to stick around, sources say. He could start back on the practice squad to get fully healthy first.

-- Giants Acquire Carlos Basham --
Tue Aug 29, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Buffalo Bills have traded DE Carlos Basham to New York Giants for a 2025 draft pick.

-- Giants Release Jamison Crowder --
Tue Aug 29, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New York Giants have released veteran WR Jamison Crowder.

-- Giants Activate Wan’Dale Robinson --
Tue Aug 29, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the New York Giants have activated WR Wan'Dale Robinson (knee) from the PUP list.

-- Darnay Holmes Accepts Pay Cut --
Mon Aug 28, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports New York Giants CB Darnay Holmes has agreed to take a pay cut in order to guarantee his spot on the team's roster. Holmes was set to make $2.743 million before making the new arrangement.

-- Wan’Dale Robinson Expected to be Activated --
Mon Aug 28, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports New York Giants WR Wan'Dale Robinson (knee - PUP) is expected to be activated from the PUP list by Tuesday’s roster deadline.

-- Shepard, Hyatt, & Sills Play Saturday --
Sun Aug 27, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports New York Giants rookie WR Jalin Hyatt played in Saturday's game against the Jets along with WR Sterling Shepard and WR David Sills.

-- Giants IR Bryce Ford-Wheaton --
Sun Aug 27, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New York Giants have placed WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton (knee) on injured reserve.

-- Giants Release James Robinson --
Sun Aug 27, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New York Giants have released RB James Robinson.

-- Giants Acquire Isaiah Simmons --
Thu Aug 24, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Arizona Cardinals have traded LB Isaiah Simmons to the New York Giants for a seventh-round draft pick in 2024, per source.

-- Giants Host William Jackson --
Wed Aug 23, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New York Giants hosted free-agent CB William Jackson on Wednesday.

-- Tommy Sweeney Has a Medical Event --
Wed Aug 23, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports New York giants TE Tommy Sweeney went down and was attended to by trainers while working on a side field during practice. HC Brian Daboll and GM Joe Schoen were among those checking in on Sweeney before he was carted off. The team updated Sweeney’s condition a short time later. “TE Tommy Sweeney had a medical event and is under the care of medical professionals in the Giants athletic training room. He is stable, alert and conversant,” the team’s statement said.

-- Jalin Hyatt Scores After a Slow Start --
Sat Aug 19, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports New York Giants rookie WR Jalin Hyatt caught 4-of-5 targets for 35 yards and a touchdown in Friday’s preseason game vs the Panthers. Hyatt made up for a slow start, scoring the 33-yard TD after dropping a pass. The preseason standout has been slowly working his way in to the first-team offense in practices.

-- Eric Gray Scores --
Sat Aug 19, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports New York Giants rookie RB Eric Gray had five carries for 16 yards and a touchdown in Friday’s preseason win over the Panthers. Gray saw time with the first-team offense, scoring a nine-yard run in the second quarter. The touchdown was the first of the preseason for Gray, who has 35 total yards (2.5 YPC) through two games.

-- Daniel Jones & Giants First Unit Impresses --
Sat Aug 19, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the New York Giants saw what they needed to see from QB Daniel Jones and most of the starting offense in one series Friday night. It’s probably the last fans will see of Jones until the season opener against the Cowboys on Sept. 10. Jones didn’t have RB Saquon Barkley, but he did have most of the rest of his offense, and he quickly made a connection with TE Darren Waller. Waller made three catches for 30 yards on the 10-play, 75-yard touchdown drive. Jones was nearly perfect, completing eight of his nine attempts for 69 yards and a touchdown, as the Giants looked like a well-oiled machine against the Panthers. TE Daniel Bellinger caught the 4-yard touchdown pass from Jones.

-- Giants Host Anthony Barr --
Thu Aug 17, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New York Giants hosted free-agent LB Anthony Barr today, a source said, but no deal is imminent.

-- Evan Neal Clears Concussion Protocol --
Wed Aug 16, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports New York Giants OT Evan Neal has officially cleared concussion protocol.

-- Cole Beasley Sits Wednesday --
Wed Aug 16, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports New York Giants WR Cole Beasley (leg) did not practice on Wednesday.

-- Giants Sign Julien Davenport --
Tue Aug 15, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Record reports the New York Giants have signed free-agent OT Julien Davenport after a workout today, a source confirms.

-- No New Deal for Xavier McKinney Right Now --
Tue Aug 15, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports New York Giants GM Joe Schoen was asked about an extension for S Xavier McKinney. The 2020 second-round pick is in the final year of his rookie deal and has been a starter when healthy throughout his time with the team. That hasn’t been as often as anyone would like as McKinney has missed big chunks of time due to a fractured foot as a rookie and hand injuries sustained in an ATV accident last season. That may factor into Schoen’s decision to “wait and get through the season” before talking about a new deal with McKinney. "X is a leader, he was a captain last year, he had the unfortunate incident, but he is a young player with upside,” Schoen said. “We don’t have a lot of cap space to do much more. I think our pockets are empty. But he’s a guy who is important to us, that we’d like to be here long term. We’ll see how it plays out through the season. If we can get something done down the road, he’s somebody we’d like to have here.”

-- Giants Activate D.J. Davidson --
Mon Aug 14, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the New York Giants have activated DL D.J. Davidson (torn ACL) from the PUP list.

-- Jalin Hyatt Impressing in Camp --
Mon Aug 7, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports New York Giants rookie WR Jalin Hyatt has been a standout performer early in training camp.

-- Giants Activate Two --
Mon Aug 7, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports New York Giants DT A’Shawn Robinson (knee) and OG Marcus McKethan (knee) have been activated from the physically unable to perform list.

-- Evan Neal Suffers Concussion --
Fri Aug 4, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports New York Giants OT Evan Neal suffered a concussion and exited practice early today. The Giants confirmed afterward that Neal is in the concussion protocol.

-- Giants Make Player Moves --
Tue Aug 1, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the New York Giants lost C J.C. Hassenauer to a practice injury recently. As a result, they signed C Sean Harlow. Hassenauer has been placed on injured reserve in a corresponding move. Hassenauer will not be eligible to return to the active roster this season.

-- Giants Activating Two --
Sun Jul 30, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New York Giants are activating WR Sterling Shepard from the PUP list and WR Jamison Crowder from the NFI list.

-- Jalin Hyatt Fine After Leaving Practice Early --
Wed Jul 26, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

Fox Sports reports New York Giants rookie WR Jalin Hyatt left practice today for "heat-related" reasons, according to a source. He's fine.

-- Darren Waller Dominating in the Red Zone --
Wed Jul 26, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

SNY.tv reports New York Giants TE Darren Waller is almost uncoverable in the red zone. He is a matchup nightmare. He and QB Daniel Jones keep connecting for scores in training camp practice today. It looks so easy.

-- How Close Were the Giants & Saquon Barkley? --
Wed Jul 26, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports if the New York Giants had put the long-term offer that RB Josh Jacobs turned down from the Las Vegas Raiders, RB Saquon Barkley would have signed it. It turns out that the Giants and Barkley were only about a million apart per season in a long-term offer.

-- Giants Extend Andrew Thomas --
Wed Jul 26, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports OT Andrew Thomas and the New York Giants have reached agreement on a five-year, $117.5 million extension that includes an offensive-line record $67 million fully guaranteed at signing, tying him to New York through the 2029 season.

-- Giants List Many --
Tue Jul 25, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New York Giants have placed WR Wan'Dale Robinson (knee), WR Sterling Shepard (knee), and DT A'Shawn Robinson on the active PUP list. WR Jamison Crowder (calf) was placed on the non-football injury list. DT Vernon Butler was placed on reserve/did not report list.

-- Giants Tried to Trade Saquon Barkley in March/April --
Tue Jul 25, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports multiple sources say the New York Giants called a dozen teams in an effort to find a potential trade partner for franchised RB Saquon Barkley, back in the March/April time frame. The calls came at the request of Barkley’s representation. The Giants obviously found no takers. It’s unclear what they wanted. Barkley was trying to get a contract that pays something in the range of $15 million to $16 million per year. While Saquon might be inclined to tweet cap emojis regarding that fact, his expectations were reasonable. He’s worth that much, especially if Jones is somehow worth $40 million annually. But the circumstances and the system worked against Barkley. In hindsight, he likely regrets not taking the best offer the Giants had on the table before tagging him.

-- Giants Re-Sign Saquon Barkley --
Tue Jul 25, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New York Giants and RB Saquon Barkley have agreed to terms on a new one-year deal worth up to $11 million, sources say, as Barkley gives himself a chance to beat the franchise tag. He gets a $2 million signing bonus. Barkley is coming in and will be at training camp. The deal includes $1 million of incentives with an equal amount paid for 1,300 rushing yards, 11 touchdowns, and 65 receptions. There’s no provision in the new deal preventing the Giants from tagging Barkley again next year, so they have the ability to do that once more, if need be.

-- Giants Sign James Robinson --
Fri Jul 21, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the New York Giants have signed free-agent RB James Robinson.

-- Giants Signing Cole Beasley --
Fri Jul 21, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the New York Giants are signing free-agent WR Cole Beasley to a one-year contract, per source.

-- Giants Workout Two --
Fri Jul 21, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports free-agents LB Nick Vigil and LB Sam Eguavoen worked out for the New York Giants today.

-- Saquon Barkley Mulling His Options --
Wed Jul 19, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports RB Saquon Barkley says he believes not showing up would be an effective way of showing what he feels he is worth to the team. “My leverage is I could say, ‘f*ck you’ to the Giants, I could say, ‘f*ck you to my teammates,’” Barkley said. “And be like, ‘You want me to show you my worth? You want me to show you how valuable I am to the team? I won’t show up. I won’t play a down.’ And that’s a play I could use.” Barkley said he never thought he would do that, “but now I’m at a point where I’m like, ‘Jesus, I might have to take it to this level.’” He said that he doesn’t know if he will take things to that point right now, but it’s clearly going to be on his mind as the rest of the team is heading into training camp.

-- Giants Make Player Moves --
Tue Jul 18, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the New York Giants have waived/injured DB Leonard Johnson and signed DB Darren Evans.

-- Giants IR Jarrad Davis --
Tue Jul 18, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the New York Giants have placed LB Jarrad Davis (undisclosed) on Injured Reserve. He is lost for the season.

-- Giants Workout Four --
Tue Jul 18, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports free-agents DT Kevin Atkins, LB Joe Giles-Harris, LB Kyahva Tezino, and RB Mark Thompson. worked out for the New York Giants on Monday.

-- Saquon Barkley & Giants Couldn't Bridge a $2 Million Gap --
Mon Jul 17, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The New York Post reports the Giants and franchised RB Saquon Barkley couldn't bridge a gap of less than $2 million in both average annual salary and guarantees over the first 2 years, sources said. Both sides felt they budged enough, so a deal was not made today.

-- No Long-Term Deal for Saquon Barkley --
Mon Jul 17, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports no long-term deal was reach for the New York Giants and franchised RB Saquon Barkley. He’s expected to skip most, if not all, of training camp.

-- More Details Emerge on Saquon Barkley Contract Offer --
Thu Jul 13, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The New York Post reports the Giants best offer to franchised RB Saquon Barkley so far included $19.5 million guaranteed, per sources. Two franchise tags would guarantee him $22.2 million. As one independent agent said about that $19 million number, "No deal to be done that low."

-- Saquon Barkley Says Report a Lie --
Thu Jul 13, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports following reports Wednesday that franchised RB Saquon Barkley was looking to be paid commensurate with San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey, who earns a league-high $16.01 million per season, Barkley replied to a tweet with two caps... signifying a lie. Barkley understands the running back marketplace and is not looking for a market-setting deal. However, Barkley and the New York Giants are no closer on a deal and had not spoken in the days leading up to this week. All franchise-tagged players and their clubs have until 4 p.m. ET on Monday to work out a long-term pact.

-- Saquon Barkley Wants CMC Money --
Wed Jul 12, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports a league source with knowledge of the situation says the New York Giants extended an offer to RB Saquon Barkley worth $13 million per year, including $26 million over the first two years. The offer was made before the deadline for applying the franchise tag, with the express message from the team that, if the tag were applied to Barkley, the offer would be pulled. Barkley was looking for RB Christian McCaffrey money, that’s roughly $16 million per year. The Giants had wanted to sign Barkley to a multi-year deal and to apply the franchise tag to QB Daniel Jones. They instead signed Jones and tagged Barkley, and they have not to date been willing to put the $13 million per year offer back on the table for Barkley. Barkley deserves more than the $10.1 million he’s due to make this year under the franchise tender, but deserve doesn’t matter. The rules allowed the Giants to squat on Barkley’s rights for $10.1 million in 2023, and to keep him in 2024 for a 20-percent raise over his 2023 salary. That’s only $22.22 million over two years.

-- Giants & Saquon Barkley Remain at a Stalemate --
Wed Jul 12, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Dianna Russini reports as we near the deadline for the Giants and franchised RB Saquon Barkley to strike a long-term deal, the two sides remain at a stalemate. The deadline to strike a long-term deal is Monday 4 pm EDT.

-- Jarrad Davis OUT Indefinitely --
Tue Jul 11, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The New York Daily News reports Giants LB Jarrad Davis (undisclosed) will be out long term after undergoing surgery this summer. It’s unclear why Davis required surgery or what he had repaired, as the surgery was called “undisclosed.”

-- Anthony Blevins Leaves Giants to Coach in XFL --
Fri Jul 7, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports New York Giants assistant special teams coach Anthony Blevins is leaving HC Brian Daboll’s coaching staff. The XFL announced Friday that Blevins has accepted the job to become the Vegas Vipers head coach. Blevins was entering his sixth season with the Giants, and his fifth as assistant special teams coach.

-- Darren Waller Primed for a Big Season? --
Thu Jun 29, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports New York Giants TE Darren Waller looked healthy during offseason practices, after two injury-plagued seasons. He also stood out because of his size and explosiveness.

-- Saquon Barkley Contract Watch --
Tue Jun 20, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New York Giants and RB Saquon Barkley have resumed contract negotiations on a new long-team deal.

-- Wan'Dale Robinson Could Go on IR to Begin Season --
Mon Jun 19, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The New York Post reports New York Giants WR Wan'Dale Robinson (knee) is believed to be a candidate for the Reserve/Injured list to start the season because he is still recovering from a torn anterior cruciate ligament.

-- Jalin Hyatt Watch --
Sun Jun 18, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports New York Giants rookie WR Jalin Hyatt spent most of the offseason program working with the third-string offense. There have been questions about the former Tennessee receivers potential limitations when mastering the full route tree. Receivers coach Mike Groh has dismissed those concerns. At a minimum, Hyatt is expected to play the role of deep-ball specialist in 2023. With the team’s receiver position still largely unsettled, Hyatt could earn more opportunities. It will be an “uphill climb.”

-- Sterling Shepard Rehab Update --
Tue Jun 13, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports New York Giants WR Sterling Shepard (torn ACL) says his goal is to be ready for season, but won’t rush it. He says his rehab is on schedule and a little bit ahead.

-- Unsigned Saquon Barkley to No-Show Mandatory Mini-Camp --
Sun Jun 11, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports franchised RB Saquon Barkley has confirmed after the Saquon Barkley Youth Football Camp in Jersey City, New Jersey today that he will not be at the New York Giants mandatory mini-camp this week. Barkley still has not signed his franchise tender.

-- Travis Rudolph Found Not Guilty --
Wed Jun 7, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports a jury found former New York Giants WR Travis Rudolph not guilty of all charges today relating to his murder trial that took place over the past two weeks. Rudolph later told reporters that he would like to resume his football career.

-- Giants Name Ryan Cowden --
Thu Jun 1, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New York Giants have officially added former Titans VP of Player Personnel Ryan Cowden as executive advisor to GM Joe Schoen.

-- Brian Daboll Speaks on DeAndre Hopkins --
Wed May 31, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

SNY.tv reports New York Giants HC Brian Daboll was asked about the possibility of WR DeAndre Hopkins joining his team at a Wednesday press conference. Daboll said that GM Joe Schoen and the rest of the personnel department do their homework on anyone who becomes available. “Anytime there’s someone that’s available as a free agent, Joe and his staff are going to look into it,” Daboll said. “Research it. We talk about a lot of different players. Regardless of who it is, that’s part of our job is to make sure we’re doing our due diligence.”

-- Sterling Shepard Runs --
Fri May 26, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Record reports New York Giants WR Sterling Shepard (torn ACL) was running routes at practice Thursday.

-- Daniel Jones Impressed by Darren Waller --
Fri May 26, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports New York Giants QB Daniel Jones talked about how impressed he’s been with TE Darren Waller’s size and speed. “You hear about most guys and they’re listed in the program as 6-6 when they’re really like 6-4 or 6-5,” Jones said. “But he’s like a true 6-6 and he’s a true 250, 260 [pounds], and he can fly, and he can run all the routes.” Jones added that Waller is “just an impressive athlete.” “And he has been locked in,” Jones said. “You can tell it’s important to him. He’s put a lot of effort into learning stuff and getting caught up and it has been fun working with him.”

-- Giants Sign First-Rounder Deonte Banks --
Thu May 18, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New York Giants have signed first-round draft pick CB Deonte Banks to a $13.6 million fully guaranteed four-year contract with a 5th-year team option.

-- Giants Sign 3rd-Rounder Jalin Hyatt --
Mon May 15, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the New York Giants have signed third-round draft pick WR Jalin Hyatt to a four-year contract.

-- Saquon Barkley Contract Watch --
Wed May 10, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

FOX Sports reports New York Giants RB Saquon Barkley is reportedly not much, if any, closer on landing a long-term contract extension than he was when the team placed the franchise tag on him this spring. "Listen, Saquon is a very good football player, captain last year, he's a good locker room guy, I love him. We want him to be here. But you've got to have a deal where both parties are happy with where you end up," GM Joe Schoen said.

-- Giants Sign 7th-Rounder Jordon Riley --
Sat May 6, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The New York Giants official website reports 7th-round draft pick DL Jordon Riley has signed his rookie contract with the team.

-- Giants Sign Three Drafted Rookies --
Fri May 5, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the New York Giants have signed drafted rookies RB Eric Gray, CB Tre Hawkins, and DB Gervarrius Owens.

-- Giants Extend Dexter Lawrence --
Thu May 4, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports New York Giants DT Dexter Lawrence reached agreement today on a four-year, $90 million extension, including $60 million guaranteed, per sources.

-- Giants Re-Sign Oshane Ximines --
Wed May 3, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New York Giants re-signed DE Oshane Ximines to a one-year contract.

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