| Willie PonderFree Agent Wide Receiver Ht: 0.0 | Wt: 0
|

News | Statistics | Player vs. Team | Utilization | Injury History | Depth Chart | Team Roster
Sun, 07 Jan 2007 10:50:13 -0800
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports St. Louis Rams WR Willie Ponder will become an unrestricted free agent this offseason.
Sun, 26 Nov 2006 09:07:36 -0800
The St. Louis Rams have declared OG Adam Haayer, CB Chidi Iwuoma, DL Eric M. Moore, LB Jon Alston, C Larry Turner, FB Paul Smith, QB Ryan Fitzpatrick, WR Willie Ponder inactive for Week 12.
Sun, 26 Nov 2006 09:07:33 -0800
The St. Louis Rams have declared OG Adam Haayer, CB Chidi Iwuoma, DL Eric M. Moore, LB Jon Alston, C Larry Turner, FB Paul Smith, QB Ryan Fitzpatrick, WR Willie Ponder inactive for Week 12.
Tue, 14 Nov 2006 18:01:32 -0800
Len Pasquarelli, of ESPN.com, reports the St. Louis Rams have signed free agent WR Willie Ponder (Seahawks). Ponder will take over as the team's kickoff returner.
Thu, 02 Nov 2006 18:48:11 -0800
Free agent WR Willie Ponder (Seahawks) worked out for the St. Louis Rams Tuesday, Oct. 31.
Tue, 24 Oct 2006 17:42:05 -0700
Mike Sando, of the Tacoma News Tribune, reports Seattle Seahawks WR Willie Ponder has been released from the team.
Wed, 06 Sep 2006 18:24:06 -0700
Mike Sando, of the Tacoma News Tribune, reports Seattle Seahawks WR Willie Ponder could take over as the team's kickoff returner as early as Week 1.
Tue, 05 Sep 2006 14:58:20 -0700
Seahawks.com reports the Seattle Seahawks have signed free agent WR Willie Ponder (Giants) to an undisclosed contract.
Sun, 03 Sep 2006 19:10:45 -0700
Mike Sando, of the Tacoma News Tribune, reports the Seattle Seahawks are expected to give free agent WR/KR Willie Ponder (Giants) a tryout early this week.
Sat, 02 Sep 2006 16:46:34 -0700
Michael Eisen, of Giants.com, reports New York Giants WR Willie Ponder has been released from the team.
Wed, 30 Aug 2006 19:00:19 -0700
Arthur Staple, of Newsday, reports New York Giants WR Willie Ponder is a long shot to make the team's final roster.
Fri, 19 May 2006 17:58:28 -0700
Vinny DiTrani, of the Bergen Record, reports New York Giants LB Willie Ponder signed his one-year tender worth $721,600.
Mon, 15 May 2006 16:29:58 -0700
The New York Giants have re-signed restricted free agent WR Willie Ponder (Giants).
Sun, 12 Mar 2006 10:31:17 -0800
The New York Giants have offered restricted free agent WR Willie Ponder a one-year tender. The Giants would receive a sixth-round draft choice as compensation if he signs elsewhere for the 2006 season.
Fri, 03 Mar 2006 05:03:31 -0800
Vinny DiTrani, of the Bergen Record, reports the New York Giants have given restricted free agent WR Willie Ponder a one-year tender offer.
Sat, 24 Dec 2005 09:27:11 -0800
The New York Giants have declared LB Antonio Pierce, LB Carlos Emmons, CB Frank Walker, QB Jared Lorenzen, OT Kareem McKenzie, OG Lewis Kelly, DL William Joseph, WR Willie Ponder inactive for Week 16.
Sat, 17 Dec 2005 13:14:24 -0800
The New York Giants have declared LB Antonio Pierce, LB Carlos Emmons, CB Frank Walker, WR Jamaar Taylor, QB Jared Lorenzen, OT Kareem McKenzie, DL William Joseph, WR Willie Ponder inactive for Week 15.
Sun, 04 Dec 2005 09:21:14 -0800
The New York Giants have declared DL Adrian Awasom, DL Alonzo Jackson, QB Jared Lorenzen, OG Rich Seubert, SS Shaun Williams, CB Will Peterson, DL William Joseph, WR Willie Ponder inactive for Week 13.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005 12:07:51 -0800
New York Giants WR Willie Ponder could handle kick and punt return duties during Week 13 if KR Chad Morton (ankle) is unable to play.
Sun, 27 Nov 2005 12:22:22 -0800
New York Giants WR Willie Ponder is inactive for the team's Week 12 game.
Sun, 27 Nov 2005 12:20:39 -0800
The New York Giants have declared DL Adrian Awasom, WR Jamaar Taylor, QB Jared Lorenzen, DL Kenderick Allen, SS Shaun Williams, CB Will Peterson, DL William Joseph, WR Willie Ponder inactive for Week 12.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005 07:31:52 -0800
The New York Post reports New York Giants WR/KR Willie Ponder could be active this week after being inactive for the team's Week 11 game. Head coach Tom Coughlin said Ponder was yanked from his kick return role Week 11because the return game needed a "jump-start." Coughlin said Wednesday, Nov. 23. "I haven't lost any confidence in Willie Ponder" and when asked if Ponder would be on the field on Sunday, Nov. 27, in Seattle, added "We'll see."
Sun, 20 Nov 2005 09:26:15 -0800
The New York Giants have declared DL Adrian Awasom, QB Jared Lorenzen, LB Reggie Torbor, OG Rich Seubert, SS Shaun Williams, CB Will Peterson, DL William Joseph, WR Willie Ponder inactive for Week 11.
Wed, 28 Sep 2005 14:06:53 -0700
If New York Giants RB Chad Morton (hamstring) is unavailable to return punts for the Week 4 game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Oct. 2, then WR Willie Ponder could likely handle the punt return duties.
Sat, 03 Sep 2005 06:22:02 -0700
The Bergen Record reports New York Giants WR Willie Ponder helped police catch two suspects that robbed his apartment while he slept. Ponder was waking to the sound of his alarm clock at 7:20 a.m. when he saw a woman walking past his bedroom door. After realizing he'd been robbed and calling police, Ponder knocked on a tenant's door. When the neighbor came out and saw the burglars running with two bags toward the Howard Johnson's Motel, he realized he knew the woman as a former classmate at Clifton High School. Arriving moments later, officers discovered that a man and woman matching the thieves' description were staying in one of the rooms and, with Ponder in tow, set out to question them. Recovered in the hotel room were Ponder's diamond-encrusted Oklahoma state championship ring; an iPod music player; cellphone; keys; and $49 in cash. Officers also found a rubber band used to inject drugs that belonged to the woman, detective captain Robert Rowan said.
Mon, 15 Aug 2005 18:52:06 -0700
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin said he is not completely ready to remove WR Willie Ponder from the team's punt return position. Ponder struggled in the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 13. "I don't want to completely remove him from that duty. I want him to have some faith in there, it's a tough job. We've got three or four other guys we're looking at, too. Willie will always have to be, no matter whether he is or he isn't, the emergency back-up," said Coughlin.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005 12:16:43 -0700
New York Giants WR Willie Ponder (rib, chest) practiced Monday, Aug. 8 during the morning session.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005 15:35:14 -0700
New York Giants WR Willie Ponder (bruised chest) took part in morning workouts Saturday, Aug. 6, but not in afternoon sessions.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005 10:38:16 -0700
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin said WR Willie Ponder (rib, chest) was injured at the team's scrimmage with the New York Jets Saturday, August 6. Coughlin said the team pulled him from practice to make sure he's OK.
Thu, 04 Aug 2005 22:34:10 -0700
Michael Eisen, of Giants.com, reports New York Giants WR Willie Ponder is receiving extra practice reps because of injuries to WRs Plaxico Burress (hip) and Jamaar Taylor (hip).
Wed, 03 Aug 2005 06:25:00 -0700
The Star-Ledger reports New York Giants WR Mark Jones is the leading candidate to return punts for the team. At this point, it appears it is his job to lose. WR Willie Ponder has gotten some reps and WR Ataveus Cash and CB Curtis DeLoatch, considered longshots, are among the others who have caught a few. Rookie CB Corey Webster figures to get a look as well now that he is in camp.
Thu, 16 Jun 2005 21:00:53 -0700
Michael Eisen, of Giants.com, reports New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin said WR Willie Ponder had a very solid offseason.
Mon, 06 Jun 2005 19:08:35 -0700
Michael Eisen, of Giants.com, reports New York Giants WR Willie Ponder, who led the NFL with a 26.9-yard kickoff return average in 2004, could also be featured on punt returns this season.
Thu, 30 Dec 2004 13:59:51 -0800
New York Giants WR/KR Willie Ponder (knee) returned to practice Thursday, Dec. 30, and has been upgraded to probable for Week 17.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004 15:26:51 -0800
New York Giants WR Willie Ponder (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 29, and is questionable for Week 17.
Tue, 21 Dec 2004 20:51:09 -0800
The New York Giants currently lead the NFL with a 26.0-yard kickoff return average, and WR Willie Ponder has the best individual average in the league at 28.0 yards per return, reports Michael Eisen of Giants.com.
Fri, 10 Dec 2004 13:53:49 -0800
New York Giants WR Willie Ponder (back) practiced Friday, Dec. 10, and is expected to play during Week 14.
Thu, 09 Dec 2004 14:49:51 -0800
New York Giants WR Willie Ponder (back) practiced Thursday, Dec. 9, and is probable for Week 14.
Wed, 08 Dec 2004 14:21:25 -0800
If either New York Giants WRs Amani Toomer (hamstring) or Jamaar Taylor (quadriceps) are unavailable for Week 14, then the candidates to be the third receiver would be WRs Willie Ponder and David Tyree.
Sun, 05 Dec 2004 12:37:08 -0800
The New York Giants have declared OG Chris Snee, DL Damane Duckett, QB Jesse Palmer, RB Mike Cloud, DL Norman Hand, LB T.J. Hollowell, WR Willie Ponder inactive for Week 13.
Sun, 14 Nov 2004 12:06:38 -0800
The New York Giants have declared LB Barrett Green, FS Jack Brewer, QB Jesse Palmer, DL Kendrick Allen, OG Marques Sullivan, RB Mike Cloud, LB T.J. Hollowell, WR Willie Ponder inactive for Week 10.
Tue, 09 Nov 2004 21:01:33 -0800
New York Giants WR Willie Ponder currently leads the NFC with a 27.8-yard kickoff return average, reports Michael Eisen of Giants.com. The last Giant to lead the conference in kickoff return average was RB David Meggett in 1990 (23.4 yards).
Sun, 24 Oct 2004 09:38:57 -0700
The New York Giants have declared SS Curry Burns, FB Derrick Ward, DL Fred Robbins, OG Greg Walker, QB Jesse Palmer, OG Marques Sullivan, LB T.J. Hollowell, WR Willie Ponder inactive for Week 7.
Tue, 19 Oct 2004 20:42:12 -0700
Michael Eisen, of Giants.com, reports New York Giants WR Willie Ponder is an option to serve as the team's No. 3 wideout in Week 7.
Sun, 10 Oct 2004 09:39:40 -0700
The New York Giants have declared SS Curry Burns, OG Greg Walker, WR Jamaar Taylor, QB Jesse Palmer, DL Kendrick Allen, OG Marques Sullivan, LB Wesley Mallard, WR Willie Ponder inactive for Week 5.
Fri, 08 Oct 2004 19:40:00 -0700
New York Giants WR Willie Ponder may be used as the team's punt returner for Week 5 against the Dallas Cowboys, according to Michael Eisen of Giants.com.
Sun, 03 Oct 2004 09:31:58 -0700
The New York Giants have declared OG Greg Walker, WR Jamaar Taylor, LB James Maxwell, QB Jesse Palmer, DL Kendrick Allen, OG Marques Sullivan, SS Shaun Williams, WR Willie Ponder inactive for Week 4.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004 11:22:05 -0700
Vinny DiTrani, of the Bergen Record, reports New York Giants WR Willie Ponder handled punt return duties on Tuesday, Aug. 10.
Tue, 10 Aug 2004 10:59:52 -0700
The Associated Press reports New York Giants WR Willie Ponder will be considered for returning punts. Ponder returned kickoffs in drills on Monday, Aug. 9.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003 11:36:25 -0800
New York Giants WR Willie Ponder will serve as the team's No. 3 WR in Week 15.