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Team Notebook: New York GiantsGiants | Manning ready to lead offense Paul Schwartz, of the New York Post, reports New York Giants general manager Jerry Reese said there will be more responsibility placed on QB Eli Manning's shoulders this season, as he will have to guide a young offensive unit. "We're going to put more of the onus on him," Reese said. Manning said he is up to the challenge. "I think you got a quarterback going into his sixth year and … some young receivers," Manning said. "It's my job to make sure those guys are on the same page and my job to be a leader and take control of the offense and the passing game. As a quarterback you're always going to be a leader, but now I'm one of the older guys on the offense." Giants | Derenthal waived Michael Eisen, of Giants.com, reports the New York Giants have waived C Alex Derenthal. Giants | Tuck believes Alford a breakout candidate Mike Garafolo, of the Newark Star-Ledger, reports New York Giants DE Justin Tuck said he believes DT Jay Alford could be a breakout candidate this season because he could make an impact on the team's nickel defense. Giants | Alford recently had lazy eye fixed Mike Garafolo, of the Newark Star-Ledger, reports New York Giants DT Jay Alford (eye) recently had surgery to straighten out a lazy eye. Alford said the surgery was strictly cosmetic and that his vision is the same as before the surgery. Giants | Beckum signs four-year deal Updating a previous item, Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Giants TE Travis Beckum signed a four-year deal. Financial terms of the contract were not disclosed. Giants | Field released Michael Eisen, of Giants.com, reports the New York Giants have released DE Alex Field. Giants | Beckum signed Michael Eisen, of Giants.com, reports the New York Giants have signed third-round draft choice TE Travis Beckum. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Giants | Interested in Brooks? ESPN.com reports there is speculation that the New York Giants could take a look at free-agent LB Derrick Brooks (Buccaneers) should LB Michael Boley (hip) suffer any setbacks in recovery from hip surgery. Giants | Barden contract details Updating a previous report, Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Giants WR Ramses Barden signed a four-year deal worth around $2.5 million, according to a source. Giants | Contract update: A. Brown Updating a previous item, Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Giants RB Andre Brown's deal is worth approximately $2.2 million, including a signing bonus of about $430,000, according to a league source. The deal also includes about $500,000 in what a source called "reachable incentives" and other incentives and escalators that could push the total package to around $4 million. Giants | Will report to training camp Aug. 2 Paul Schwartz, of the New York Post, reports the New York Giants will report to training camp Aug. 2, and their first practice will be Aug. 3. The Giants will end training camp Aug. 25. Giants | A. Brown agrees to terms Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports the New York Giants have agreed to terms with fourth-round draft choice RB Andre Brown on a four-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed. Giants | Boley’s status for start of season in doubt Updating a previous item, Ohm Youngmisuk, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Giants LB Michael Boley (hip) could miss most of training camp after undergoing arthroscopic surgery to repair a torn labrum in his hip. Boley's status for the season opener is also in doubt. LB Gerris Wilkinson will presumably fill in until Boley recovers. Giants | Bomar contract details Updating a previous report, Mike Garafolo, of the Newark Star-Ledger, reports the New York Giants have signed fifth-round draft choice QB Rhett Bomar to a four-year deal worth $1.935 million. The deal also includes a $185,183 signing bonus. There are also escalators in the contract that can increase the value. Giants | Wilkinson likely will take over Boley during injury Ohm Youngmisuk, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Giants LB Gerris Wilkinson likely will work at weakside linebacker while LB Michael Boley (hip) is out of the lineup. Giants | Boley undergoes surgery Michael Eisen, of Giants.com, reports New York Giants LB Michael Boley (hip) underwent surgery Wednesday, June 24, to repair a torn labrum in his hip. The recovery time is expected to be eight to 10 weeks. Giants | Wrighster, Fladell released Michael Eisen, of Giants.com, reports the New York Giants have released TE George Wrighster and OL Mike Fladell. Giants | Bomar signed Michael Eisen, of Giants.com, reports the New York Giants have signed fifth-round draft choice QB Rhett Bomar. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Giants | Barden signed Michael Eisen, of Giants.com, reports the New York Giants have signed third-round draft choice WR Ramses Barden. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Giants | Jacobs hopes to play every game in 2009 Mike Garafolo, of the Newark Star-Ledger, reports New York Giants RB Brandon Jacobs said one of his goals this season is to stay healthy and play in every game. Giants | Jacobs looking to lose some weight Mike Garafolo, of the Newark Star-Ledger, reports New York Giants RB Brandon Jacobs said he will try to lose some weight and get in better shape during his time off before training camp. Giants | Bradshaw would be next if Jacobs hurt Jason Cole, of Yahoo! Sports, reports New York Giants general manager Jerry Reese said RB Ahmad Bradshaw would take over the starting job if RB Brandon Jacobs were injured during the season. Giants | Reese likes receiving corps but leaving options open Jason Cole, of Yahoo! Sports, reports New York Giants general manager Jerry Reese said he likes the receiving corps the team heading into training camp but would not rule out the possibility of adding another receiver to the roster. Giants | Never made offer for Edwards Terry Pluto, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports the New York Giants never did offer a package that included their first-round draft pick plus players for Cleveland Browns WR Braylon Edwards. Giants | Manning looking for big money Updating a previous item, Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Giants QB Eli Manning's agents, according to one source, want to make him the highest-paid player in the NFL. Another source suggested Manning's initial asking price was up near an average of $20 million per year. Manning is in the final year of his rookie contract. Giants | Barksdale released Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports the New York Giants have released CB Rashad Barksdale. Giants | Woodson signed The Newark Star-Ledger reports the New York Giants have signed seventh-round draft choice CB Stoney Woodson to a four-year deal worth $1.8 million with the potential earn up to $4 million with escalators and incentives, according to a source. Giants | Not close to extension with Manning Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports the New York Giants are far apart in contract extension talks with QB Eli Manning but both sides believe an agreement will be reached, according to league sources. A source said Manning's agents want him to be the highest-paid player in the league. Giants | Tuck, Snee miss practice Thursday Paul Schwartz, of the New York Post, reports New York Giants DE Justin Tuck and OG Chris Snee were both excused from the team's final practice Thursday, June 18. Both were excused for personal reasons. Giants | Moss says he will be ready for camp The Associated Press reports New York Giants WR Sinorice Moss (hamstring) said his hamstring injury is not serious and will be ready for the start of training camp. Giants | Three rookies miss minicamp Tom Rock, of Newsday, reports New York Giants OT William Beatty (hamstring), LB Clint Sintim (hamstring) and TE Travis Beckum (hamstring) did not participate in any of the team's minicamp because of injuries. Giants | Hendricks released Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports the New York Giants have released DT Dwayne Hendricks. Giants | Wright agrees to terms Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports the New York Giants have agreed to terms with sixth-round draft choice CB DeAndre Wright on a four-year deal worth around $1.6 million, according to a league source. The total value of the contract could be as much as $4 million with escalators and incentives. Giants | Waiting on deal for naming rights to new stadium Tom Canavan, of the Associated Press, reports the New York Giants are willing to wait for the right price before reaching a deal on the naming rights to their new stadium. Giants chief executive John Mara said the teams have had recent negotiations with several companies and that interest in the naming rights has been renewed. Mara said a deal is not close and emphasized the Giants and New York Jets would not reach an agreement just to have one in place for the 2010 season. Giants | Ross practices Wednesday Tom Rock, of Newsday, reports New York Giants CB Aaron Ross (foot) participated in practice Wednesday, June 17, after missing afternoon practice Tuesday, June 16, because of a foot injury. Giants | Cofield does some running Wednesday Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Giants DT Barry Cofield (knee) did some running on the sidelines during morning practice Wednesday, June 17. Giants | Moss to miss rest of minicamp Tom Rock, of Newsday, reports New York Giants WR Sinorice Moss (hamstring) will miss the rest of the team's mandatory minicamp because of a strained hamstring. It is not known if Moss will be ready for the start of training camp. Giants | Reach settlement with Burress Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports the New York Giants and free-agent WR Plaxico Burress (Giants) reached a settlement over the grievance Burress filed against the team in December. The NFLPA had claimed the four-week suspension and $200,000-plus fine the Giants levied against Burress was "excessive" and "in violation of the CBA". Terms of the settlement weren't immediately disclosed. Giants | Webster limited Thursday Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Giants CB Corey Webster (shoulder) was limited to individual drills during practice Thursday, June 11. Giants | Cofield, Robbins not expected to participate in minicamp Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Giants DTs Barry Cofield (knee) and Fred Robbins (knee) are not expected to participate during the team's upcoming minicamp. Giants | Four field kicks Thursday Tom Rock, of Newsday, reports New York Giants RB Ahmad Bradshaw, CB Kevin Dockery, WR Sinorice Moss and WR Domenik Hixon fielded kickoffs during practice Thursday, June 11. Giants | Boley practices Thursday Tom Rock, of Newsday, reports New York Giants LB Michael Boley (hip) participated in practice Thursday, June 11. Giants | B. Jacobs thinking ahead to life after NFL Tom Rock, of Newsday, reports New York Giants RB Brandon Jacobs would like to be a boxing manager when he hangs up his cleats from the NFL. He already has a client. Giants | Jacobs likely will get more carries this season Jason Cole, of Yahoo! Sports, reports New York Giants general manager Jerry Reese said he believes RB Brandon Jacobs will get more carries this season despite the other running backs on the roster. "We have depth at that position that we like … but I would think Brandon will get some more carries, especially if he can stay healthy," Reese said. Giants | Robbins remains on schedule Paul Schwartz, of the New York Post, reports New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin said DT Fred Robbins (knee) remains on schedule in his recovery from microfracture surgery, but he made no promises that Robbins would be ready for training camp. |
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