TOM CANAVAN
FILE - In this Jan. 9, 2020, file photo, New York Giants coach Joe Judge speaks during a news conference in East Rutherford, N.J. Since taking over as the New York Giants coach in January, Joe Judge has made the team and its welfare his main focus. His approach to being the head guy for the first time was to be prepared, demanding, disciplined and ready to adjust. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)
Judge says Giants' will approach social issues as a team

By Tom Canavan Jun. 17, 2020 12:10 PM EDT
Even before he has spent one day with his full team, Joe Judge has been tested

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) meet at midfield after an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Cowboys won 37-18. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Giants QB Jones learning another new offense in Year 2

By Tom Canavan May. 13, 2020 05:28 PM EDT
Daniel Jones' second season with the New York Giants is starting the same way

FILE - In this Sept. 14, 2019, file photo, Georgia linebacker Tae Crowder looks over the offensive lineup of Arkansas State during an NCAA football game in Athens, Ga. Crowder is going to have to settle for being Mr. Irrelevant without the frills for now. Still, the Georgia linebacker is just happy being picked by the New York Giants in the NFL draft. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)
Georgia's LB Tae Crowder happy to be drafted, Mr. Irrelevant

By Tom Canavan Apr. 29, 2020 05:17 PM EDT
Tae Crowder is going to have to settle for being Mr. Irrelevant without the

FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2019, file photo, Oregon offensive linemen Shane Lemieux blocks for quarterback Justin Herbert (10) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Stanford in Stanford, Calif. The New York Giants selected Lemieux in the fifth round of the NFL football draft on Saturday, April 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
New York Giants draft picks will give Joe Judge versatility

By Tom Canavan Apr. 28, 2020 05:00 PM EDT
A little more than a week before the NFL draft, rookie New York Giants coach

FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2019, file photo, Oregon offensive linemen Shane Lemieux blocks for quarterback Justin Herbert (10) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Stanford in Stanford, Calif. The New York Giants selected Lemieux in the fifth round of the NFL football draft on Saturday, April 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
Giants help O-line in draft, all other picks on defense

By Tom Canavan Apr. 25, 2020 08:49 PM EDT
After drafting Georgia offensive tackle Andrew Thomas with the fourth overall

FLE - In this Feb. 25, 2020, file photo, New York Giants head coach Joe Judge speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. The NFL Draft is April 23-25, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Giants take Alabama S Xavier McKinney with 36th pick

By Tom Canavan Apr. 24, 2020 08:25 PM EDT
Alabama safety Xavier McKinney didn't expect to be around in the second round

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2020, file photo, Georgia offensive lineman Andrew Thomas runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. The New York Giants selected Thomas with the fourth pick in the NFL draft Thursday, April 23. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Giants take OT Andrew Thomas with No. 4 overall pick

By Tom Canavan Apr. 23, 2020 09:16 PM EDT
Andrew Thomas of Georgia came into the NFL draft believing he was the best

FILE - In this Dec. 9, 2019, file photo, New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams reacts during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia. The Giants have placed a non-exclusive franchise tag on defensive tackle Leonard Williams. The Giants announced the move Monday, March 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Giants DL Leonard Williams inks non-exclusive franchise deal

By Tom Canavan Apr. 22, 2020 08:00 PM EDT
New York Giants defensive tackle Leonard Williams has signed his non-exclusive

FILE - In this Feb. 5, 2012, file photo, New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Giants' 21-17 win over the New England Patriots in the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game in Indianapolis. GM Ernie Accorsi got Eli Manning from San Diego in 2004. The deal for the No. 1 overall pick (Manning) saw the Giants send Philip Rivers, the No. 4 overall pick, a 2004 third-rounder, and a first- and fifth-rounder in ‘05 to the Chargers. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
LT and Eli _ and lots of first-round flops in Giants drafts

By Tom Canavan Apr. 21, 2020 06:53 PM EDT
BEST FIRST-ROUND DRAFT PICK: LB Lawrence Taylor. L.T. was the No. 2 overall

FILE - In this April 25, 2019, file photo, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks ahead of the first round at the NFL football draft in Nashville, Tenn. In a memo sent to the 32 teams Monday, April 6, 2020, and obtained by The Associated Press, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell outlined procedures for the April 23-25 draft. The guidelines include no group gatherings. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, FIle)
NFL GMs think the remote draft will alter the trading scene

By Tom Canavan Apr. 17, 2020 05:36 PM EDT
To trade or not to trade? An especially difficult question

FILE - In this Jan. 9, 2020, file photo, Joe Judge, the new coach of the New York Giants NFL football team, speaks during a news conference in East Rutherford, N.J. The 38-year-old rose to the top quickly by being prepared. It is how he is approaching this time of isolation caused by the coronavirus pandemic. It’s something no other coach has gone through, so Judge does not see himself at a disadvantage in starting to rebuild a team that has won 12 games in three seasons. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)
Giants new coach Joe Judge learning and teaching on the fly

By Tom Canavan Apr. 15, 2020 06:13 PM EDT
Joe Judge isn't heading into his first season as coach of the New York Giants

FILE - In this Feb. 7, 2020, file photo, Peyton Manning, left, follows his shot from the 11th tee of the Monterey Peninsula Country Club Shore Course as his brother Eli Manning, right, stands nearby during the second round of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am golf tournament in Pebble Beach, Calif. Peyton Manning plans to play a round of golf with an All In Challenge winner two guests, and then go to a restaurant for dinner with the winner and 10 guests. His recently retired brother, Eli, offered the Corvette he received as the MVP of the New York Giants' Super Bowl win over the Patriots in February 2012. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
Athletes, teams, celebs are 'All In' to feed hungry

By Tom Canavan Apr. 15, 2020 04:52 PM EDT
With factories closed, tens of millions out of work and a recession looming

FILE - In this Dec. 6, 2018, file photo, Tennessee Titans running back Dion Lewis (33) runs against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn. Lewis is in a very familiar role being Saquon Barkley's backup with the New York Giants. It's a role Lewis occupied the past two seasons in Tennessee, spelling NFL rushing leader Derrick Henry. (AP Photo/James Kenney, File)
Giants: Dion Lewis in familiar role as Barkley's backup

By Tom Canavan Apr. 03, 2020 03:29 PM EDT
Dion Lewis is in a very familiar role being Saquon Barkley's backup with the

FILE - In this Sept. 5, 2019, file photo, Green Bay Packers linebacker Kyler Fackrell is show in action against the Chicago Bears during an NFL football game in Chicago. The New York Giants are giving free agent linebacker Kyler Fackrell a chance to show that 2019 wasn't as bad as the numbers made it look. It's a one-year shot for Fackrell to prove his 10-1/2 sack season in 2018 with the Green Bay Packers wasn't a fluke.(AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Giants LB Fackrell looking to show 2019 stats weren't him

By Tom Canavan Apr. 02, 2020 04:43 PM EDT
The New York Giants are giving free-agent linebacker Kyler Fackrell a chance to

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2019 file photo Washington Redskins quarterback Colt McCoy (12) throws before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas. After spending much of the past six seasons as a backup quarterback with the Redskins, Colt McCoy knows his job coming to the New York Giants. His primary task is to help offensive coordinator Jason Garrett and new coach Joe Judge get starting quarterback Daniel Jones, ready to play every week. Be another set of eyes, another set of ears, another encouraging voice for the second-year player. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, file)
McCoy trying to settle in as Giants quarterback

By Tom Canavan Apr. 01, 2020 04:53 PM EDT
After spending much of the past six seasons as a backup quarterback with the

FILE - In this Dec. 16, 2018 file photo New England Patriots defensive back Nate Ebner (43) warms up before an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh. Playing special teams is usually a stepping stone for young NFL players, a way to get on the field until they break into the offensive or defensive rotations. For Ebner, it's been a way of life as a professional. Eight years with the New England Patriots and now a new start with the New York Giants that is somewhat on a hold because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Giants signed Ebner to a one-year, $2 million contract on March 19. (AP Photo/Don Wright, file)
Special teams maven Nate Ebner follows Joe Judge to Giants

By Tom Canavan Apr. 01, 2020 02:18 AM EDT
Playing special teams is usually a stepping stone for young NFL players, a way

Giants LB Blake Martinez experienced in remote learning

By Tom Canavan Mar. 30, 2020 05:21 PM EDT
Recently signed New York Giants inside linebacker Blake Martinez got a taste of

The empty court is seen at the Wells Fargo Center after an NBA basketball game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Detroit Pistons, Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Teams and leagues drawing up employee game plans on fly

By Tom Canavan Mar. 24, 2020 07:40 PM EDT
Major sports leagues and teams across the United States are being forced to

Giants reach agreements with Dion Lewis and Corey Coleman

By Tom Canavan Mar. 23, 2020 06:01 PM EDT
The New York Giants have reached agreements on one-year contracts with running

Giants decline option on S Bethea, look to OT in draft

By Tom Canavan Mar. 18, 2020 07:37 PM EDT
After addressing most of their needs on defense in free agency, the New York