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Thu, 06 Jun 2013 12:41:36 -0700
New York Giants LB Mathias Kiwanuka will take a starting position opposite Justin Tuck at defensive end while DE Jason Pierre-Paul (back) recovers from back surgery. Kiwanuka was already moving back to defensive end before the Pierre-Paul surgery. "There's no doubt in my mind," Kiwanuka said of holding down the starting spot in Pierre-Paul's absence. "That's the position I came into this league playing and I'm looking forward to the opportunity. Obviously we'd love to have him back and I'm sure he'll be back ready to go at a certain point. We're not gonna rush him back for any reason."
Wed, 22 May 2013 19:10:28 -0700
New York Giants DE Justin Tuck, a free agent at season's end, said Wednesday, May 22, that he wasn't thinking about his future with the team, or how he might fit under the salary cap in 2014. "Do I think about that?" Tuck asked. "Why would I? I just go out and do my job. I'm old enough to know better. You can't control it and if you try, it just gets worse."
Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:37:57 -0700
New York Giants CB Prince Amukamara, C David Baas, OG Kevin Boothe, CB Aaron Ross, OG Chris Snee and DL Justin Tuck are among the players in attendance at the team's voluntary offseason workouts this week.
Sat, 13 Apr 2013 10:37:37 -0700
New York Giants DE Justin Tuck indicated he would be a veteran mentor for Notre Dame LB Manti Te'o if the Giants selected him in the 2013 NFL Draft. "Say he does end up with us, hopefully that is something I can help him with," Tuck said. "And help other guys. I can move the conversation on and say, 'Listen man, he made a mistake.' Hopefully, wherever he ends up, there is a vet guy with that same mentality because the guy can play football."
Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:04:44 -0700
New York Giants DE Justin Tuck said he would not have a problem with the team signing free-agent RB Brandon Jacobs (49ers) if he could help the team. "Why not? As long as both sides feel it's beneficial to the football team," Tuck said. "We've had a lot of great years with Brandon, too. I'm not opposed to it in any regard. But that's a decision for [general manager Jerry Reese] as far as how he's building this team moving forward But yeah, I would love to see Brandon back."
Sun, 17 Mar 2013 09:23:42 -0700
New York Giants DEs Justin Tuck and Jason Pierre-Paul will see the majority of the snaps at defensive ends next season. Pierre-Paul could become the full-time defensive end with Tuck playing the right defensive end.
Wed, 13 Feb 2013 09:19:01 -0800
New York Giants DE Justin Tuck said he was a little surprised that RB Ahmad Bradshaw, DT Chris Canty and LB Michael Boley were released last week but has faith that the front office are making the right decisions. "Those guys have done a great job over the years of building a team that can be successful, and I don't see why we can't trust in the fact that they know what they're doing up there," Tuck said. "Those decisions aren't easy decisions. I'm sure [general manager Jerry Reese] and everyone up there had some tough times and some tough conversations about them, but they felt as though it needed to happen, and they went forward with it."
Tue, 05 Feb 2013 20:49:02 -0800
New York Giants general manager Jerry Reese and head coach Tom Coughlin said Tuesday, Feb. 5, that DL Justin Tuck is likely returning for the final year of his contract, worth $4.5 million in base salary. Tuck is expected back in 2013.
Tue, 22 Jan 2013 20:58:41 -0800
New York Giants DE Justin Tuck has been reviewing tape of the 2012 season, and he is extremely unhappy with his performance. He said Tuesday, Jan. 22, that he is "super motivated" this offseason, and he plans to have "a normal Justin Tuck year" in 2013. He managed just four sacks last season while struggling at times against the run.
Fri, 11 Jan 2013 12:42:53 -0800
New York Giants OT David Diehl, CB Corey Webster, LB Michael Boley, RB Ahmad Bradshaw, DE Justin Tuck and DT Chris Canty could be asked to restructure their contracts this offseason in order to create some salary cap space for the team.
Mon, 31 Dec 2012 14:45:30 -0800
New York Giants DE Justin Tuck indicated he believes he can play for another six or seven years. General manager Jerry Reese said the team expects Tuck to return next season and is a productive member of the defense.
Fri, 28 Dec 2012 11:24:32 -0800
New York Giants DE Justin Tuck (shoulder) and S Kenny Phillips (knee) were limited Friday, Dec. 28, and are questionable for Week 17.
Thu, 27 Dec 2012 11:18:51 -0800
New York Giants DE Justin Tuck (shoulder), OG Chris Snee (hip), S Kenny Phillips (knee) and CB Jayron Hosley (quadriceps) all were limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 27.
Wed, 26 Dec 2012 11:34:49 -0800
New York Giants DE Justin Tuck (shoulder) said he told linebackers coach Ronnie Barnes that regardless of what he has to do, barring a setback; he is playing in Week 17.
Wed, 26 Dec 2012 11:27:40 -0800
New York Giants DE Justin Tuck (shoulder) may be able to play Week 17 after he was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 26.
Wed, 26 Dec 2012 08:14:00 -0800
New York Giants DL Justin Tuck (shoulder) is expected to be a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Dec. 26.
Wed, 26 Dec 2012 07:38:38 -0800
New York Giants CB Prince Amukamara (hamstring), C David Baas (hip, shoulder), TE Travis Beckum (knee), RB Ahmad Bradshaw (knee, foot), DT Chris Canty (knee), WR Hakeem Nicks (knee), SS Kenny Phillips (knee), S Tyler Sash (hamstring), DT Chris Snee (hip) and DT Justin Tuck (shoulder) have been listed on the team's pre-practice injury report Wednesday, Dec. 26.
Wed, 26 Dec 2012 05:24:08 -0800
The New York Giants may opt not to bring back DE Justin Tuck next season as age and injuries have caught up with him. Tuck is also due $4.5 million in salary.
Sun, 23 Dec 2012 12:08:38 -0800
The New York Giants have declared DL Adewale Ojomo, TE Adrien Robinson, DL Justin Tuck, SS Kenny Phillips, WR Ramses Barden, TE Travis Beckum, SS Tyler Sash inactive for Week 16.
Sat, 22 Dec 2012 10:08:52 -0800
New York Giants DE Justin Tuck (shoulder) is traveling with the team for their Week 16 game and will be a game-time decision.
Sat, 22 Dec 2012 06:58:05 -0800
New York Giants DE Justin Tuck (shoulder) appears unlikely to play in the team's Week 16 game. Tuck is listed as questionable.
Fri, 21 Dec 2012 11:04:57 -0800
New York Giants TE Travis Beckum (knee), C David Baas (hip, shoulder), OG Chris Snee (hip), DE Justin Tuck (shoulder), SS Kenny Phillips (knee) and SS Tyler Sash (hamstring) are listed as questionable for Week 16. Tuck did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 21, while the other players were limited.
Thu, 20 Dec 2012 09:31:26 -0800
New York Giants OG Chris Snee (hip), C David Baas (hip, shoulder) and DE Justin Tuck (shoulder) are not practicing Thursday, Dec. 20.
Wed, 19 Dec 2012 07:50:32 -0800
New York Giants DE Justin Tuck (shoulder), WR Hakeem Nicks (knee), OG Chris Snee (hip), DT Chris Canty (neck), CB Prince Amukamara (hamstring), C David Baas (hip, shoulder), SS Kenny Phillips (knee), SS Tyler Sash (ankle) and RB Ahmad Bradshaw (knee) are listed on the team's injury report.
Wed, 19 Dec 2012 07:40:47 -0800
New York Giants DE Justin Tuck (shoulder) has been added to the team's pre-practice injury report Wednesday, Dec. 19.
Sat, 01 Dec 2012 12:04:34 -0800
New York Giants FS Antrel Rolle (illness) and DL Justin Tuck (foot) did not practice Saturday, Dec. 1, and were additions to the injury report. Both are considered probable for the Week 13 game against the Washington Redskins Monday, Dec. 3.
Wed, 21 Nov 2012 03:54:44 -0800
New York Giants DE Justin Tuck said the team has been too confident and borderline cocky this season, even during their two-game losing streak. As a result, Tuck feels the team has lost some focus. "I think everybody on this team feels that we can be the best team in the league when we're playing our style of football," Tuck said. "We have to find a way to get back to playing (better) because it's going to be needed leading up to these next weeks ... But confidence, naw, I think we've always been very confident, sometimes maybe too confident - borderline cocky a little bit. But our confidence will never be ... I don't think it will ever waver on this team."
Sat, 29 Sep 2012 08:52:26 -0700
The New York Giants' defensive line has recorded just six sacks so far this season - tied for 18th in the NFL. DE Jason Pierre-Paul has just 1.5 sacks, DE Osi Umenyiora has one sack and DE Justin Tuck has none.
Tue, 18 Sep 2012 12:05:27 -0700
New York Giants DL Justin Tuck said he is still upset over the final kneel down play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 2. "I thought it was a classless play. It has no place in the NFL," Tuck said.
Sun, 16 Sep 2012 22:20:53 -0700
New York Giants DL Justin Tuck (neck) suffered a neck injury in Week 2 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers which required medical attention on the sidelines.
Mon, 27 Aug 2012 19:05:53 -0700
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin said Monday, Aug. 27, that he expects LB Mathias Kiwanuka (groin), DE Jason Pierre-Paul (back), DE Osi Umenyiora (knee) and DE Justin Tuck (shoulder) to all play in the regular season opener Wednesday, Sept. 5, against the Dallas Cowboys.
Wed, 15 Aug 2012 07:05:14 -0700
New York Giants DE Justin Tuck said he contemplated retiring at "several points" last season, admitting that multiple injuries and off-field issues seriously weighed on him. "I contemplated (retiring)," Tuck said. "But, I think that was just me feeling sorry for myself for a little bit there."
Wed, 30 May 2012 07:42:45 -0700
New York Giants DL Justin Tuck has gone to bat for DL Osi Umenyiora by saying he feels the team should award Umenyiora a new contract. "It's hard," Tuck said. "He's signed a contract and I believe in abiding by that contract, but also I think he's outplayed that contract in today's market. And how some of these defensive ends are getting paid lots of money, I think he deserves to get paid." Umenyiora is unhappy with his current contract. He is set to make just under $4 million in the final season of the seven-year, $41-million contract he signed in 2005.
Sun, 22 Apr 2012 12:35:57 -0700
New York Giants DE Justin Tuck said he is confident that the team can repeat as Super Bowl champions.
Sun, 22 Apr 2012 12:35:27 -0700
New York Giants DE Justin Tuck said he has been working out hard this offseason to try and avoid the types of injuries that bothered him last season. He said he did not work out as hard last offseason which is why he suffered more injuries.
Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:11:17 -0800
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin said DE Justin Tuck (shoulder) and DTs Linval Joseph (ankle) and Chris Canty (knee) all underwent surgeries this offseason but said none of them were serious.
Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:06:22 -0800
New York Giants DE Justin Tuck (shoulder) said he is getting several opinions on his injured shoulder and will decide next week whether he needs to undergo surgery to repair the injury.
Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:17:18 -0800
New York Giants WR Hakeem Nicks, DE Justin Tuck, LB Mathias Kiwanuka and CB Corey Webster could be candidates to receive contract extensions in the near future.
Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:25:52 -0800
New York Giants DE Justin Tuck (shoulder) said he may need shoulder surgery this offseason but has not made the final decision at this point.
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:26:07 -0800
New England Patriots OG Logan Mankins said he does not mind the team's offensive line being called "dirty" by members of the New York Giants defensive line. "That's all right," Mankins said in a news conference when told Giants DL Justin Tuck called the Patriots' offensive line dirty. "We don't mind being called dirty or cheap or any of that stuff. That's a compliment to us."
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:55:01 -0800
New York Giants C David Baas (illness), LB Mark Herzlich (ankle), DL Justin Tuck (shoulder), DL Osi Umenyiora (ankle, knee) and CB Corey Webster (hamstring) are listed as probable for the NFC Championship Game. Baas did not practice Friday, Jan. 20, while the others were limited.
Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:05:34 -0800
New York Giants DEs Justin Tuck (shoulder) and Osi Umenyiora (ankle, knee), LB Mark Herzlich (ankle) and CB Corey Webster (hamstring) were limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 19.
Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:42:59 -0800
New York Giants DEs Justin Tuck (shoulder) and Osi Umenyiora (ankle, knee), LB Mark Herzlich (ankle) and CB Corey Webster (hamstring) were limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 18.
Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:12:20 -0800
New York Giants OT Tony Ugoh (ankle), TE Jake Ballard (knee), RB Da'Rel Scott (knee), DL Osi Umenyiora (ankle, knee), CB Corey Webster (hamstring) and DL Justin Tuck (shoulder) are listed as probable for their Wild Card playoff game this weekend. Tuck did not practice Friday, Jan. 6, while the others were limited.
Mon, 02 Jan 2012 05:31:51 -0800
New York Giants DL Osi Umenyiora played on the left side of the defensive line in Week 17, something he has not done since 2004. Umenyiora played on the left side on passing downs as DL Jason Pierre-Paul stayed on the right side and DL Justin Tuck moved inside to defensive tackle.
Tue, 27 Dec 2011 19:14:13 -0800
The New York Giants are buying into the message of head coach Tom Coughlin in these final weeks, as he gets the most out of his team. Coughlin is sending a message to his team that nothing will stand in the way of his doing everything he can to beat the Dallas Cowboys in Week 17. "We are all all-in," DL Justin Tuck said Tuesday, Dec. 27. "And Coach Coughlin is the same as all of us. I know that knee, that leg is banged up a little bit. But he isn't showing any ill effects. (Coughlin) came in excited about the opportunity this week. That's 65 years of wisdom I guess. He knows how to push the right buttons at the right time."
Fri, 23 Dec 2011 06:18:33 -0800
New York Giants DL Justin Tuck, who is not listed on the team's injury report, said he is feeling the best he has all season heading into Week 16. "I feel great ... as in Tony-the-Tiger great," Tuck said. "I probably feel better than I have all year. Honestly, I still have something left."
Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:22:36 -0800
New York Giants DE Justin Tuck (toe) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 16. He is listed as questionable for Week 16 but is expected to play.
Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:17:08 -0800
New York Giants DL Osi Umenyiora (ankle, knee) has been ruled out of Week 15 and will miss his third straight game. DL Justin Tuck (toe, neck) will test his toe in practice Friday, Dec. 16, and will be a game-time decision.
Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:29:52 -0800
New York Giants C David Baas (neck), TE Travis Beckum (chest), LB Mark Herzlich (ankle), S Derrick Martin (back), DL Justin Tuck (toe) and DL Osi Umenyiora (ankle, knee) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 15.
