Lawrence Taylor
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (85) runs near Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin (3) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Cincinnati. Hamlin was injured on the play. The game has been postponed after Buffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin collapsed, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
ESPN carefully navigated coverage of Hamlin collapse

By Joe Reedy Jan. 03, 2023 07:09 PM EST

New York Giants defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
The next LT? Giants rookie rusher Thibodeaux has promise

By Tom Canavan Dec. 21, 2022 06:16 PM EST

FILE - New Orleans Saints' Jim Taylor (31) runs for a first down as Dallas Cowboys' Chuck Howley (54) pursues in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Dallas, Oct. 16, 1967. Also shown is Cowboys Ron East (79). Super Bowl MVP Chuck Howley and All-Pro defenders Joe Klecko and Ken Riley are finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s class of 2023. The defenders who starred in the 1960s, 70s and 80s were announced Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, as the three senior candidates for next year's Hall of Fame class from a list of 12 semifinalists. (AP Photo/Ferd Kaufman, File)
Howley, Klecko, Riley finalists for Pro Football HOF

By Josh Dubow Aug. 17, 2022 01:06 PM EDT

New York Giants defensive coordinator Wink Martindale participates in a practice at the NFL football team's training facility in East Rutherford, N.J., Thursday, May 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Defensive coordinator Martindale wants Giants to dominate

By Tom Canavan May. 26, 2022 05:31 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) eyes a touchdown pass in the end zone as Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Eli Apple (20) attempts to tackle during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Stafford-Kupp combo at its best in biggest moments

By Josh Dubow Feb. 16, 2022 02:48 AM EST

FILE - New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) embraces linebacker Lawrence Taylor after they defeated the Denver Broncos to win NFL football's Super Bowl XXI game in Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 25, 1987. Simms grabbed the spotlight after usually operating in the shadow of Lawrence Taylor and the New York defense and passed the New York Giants to a 39-20 victory over the Denver Broncos in their first Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Peter Southwick, File)
AP WAS THERE: Simms tops Elway as Giants win 1st Super Bowl

By Dave Goldberg Feb. 05, 2022 09:42 AM EST

FILE - New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11) is hugged and picked up by teammate Brad Benson (60) as Denver Broncos' Rulon Jones (75) looks on after a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter of NFL football's Super Bowl XXI game in Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 25, 1987. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta, File)
Simms, Parcells put Giants on Super Bowl map in Pasadena

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Feb. 05, 2022 09:36 AM EST

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Emmanuel Moseley (4) runs to the end zone after intercepting a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Cowboys, 49ers meet again in postseason in wild-card round

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 14, 2022 05:28 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Micah Parsons (11) celebrates in front of Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson (24) after sacking quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) in the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Top rookies propel their teams into NFL playoff races

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 29, 2021 06:05 AM EST

FILE - Former Oakland Raiders head coach John Madden speaks about former quarterback Ken Stabler, pictured at rear, at a ceremony honoring Stabler during halftime of an NFL football game between the Raiders and the Cincinnati Bengals in Oakland, Calif., on Sept. 13, 2015. 'All Madden' documentary a labor of love for Fox Sports. Many gamers will be receiving the latest edition of the “Madden” video game for the holidays. On Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, some will even find out for the first time that the name behind the popular franchise was a successful coach and broadcaster. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)
'All Madden' documentary a labor of love for Fox Sports

By Joe Reedy Dec. 24, 2021 11:32 AM EST

FILE - Former New York Giants' Lawrence Taylor looks on during a 25 year anniversary celebration at halftime of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. NFL Hall of Fame linebacker Lawrence Taylor is facing felony charges in South Florida after failing to report an address change as required because of his status as a registered sex offender, authorities said. Taylor, 62, was booked into the Broward County jail Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, on two counts of failing to alert authorities to an address change, according to court records. He turned himself in after Pembroke Pines police informed him of an active warrant for his arrest. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
Falcons-Giants 9/20/2015

Dec. 20, 2021 02:51 PM EST

FILE - Former New York Giants' Lawrence Taylor looks on during a 25 year anniversary celebration at halftime of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. NFL Hall of Fame linebacker Lawrence Taylor is facing felony charges in South Florida after failing to report an address change as required because of his status as a registered sex offender, authorities said. Taylor, 62, was booked into the Broward County jail Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, on two counts of failing to alert authorities to an address change, according to court records. He turned himself in after Pembroke Pines police informed him of an active warrant for his arrest. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
Lawrence Taylor charged with failing to report new address

Dec. 20, 2021 02:41 PM EST

during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Cowboys rookie Parsons focuses on next steps as praise grows

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 16, 2021 07:47 PM EST

Miami Dolphins' Jaelan Phillips (15), center, celebrates his sack of New York Jets quarterback Joe Flacco during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Giants putting 3-0 all-time record at Miami on the line

By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2021 01:10 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021, file photo, Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb warms up before an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Cleveland. Cleveland’s star running back has partnered with a charity close to his heart with the launch of “Chubb Crunch,” a cereal being gobbled up by Browns fans in record numbers. (AP Photo/David Dermer, File)
Giants to retire Hall of Famer Strahan's jersey in November

By The Associated Press Sep. 03, 2021 12:32 PM EDT

Steve Hutchinson, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Centennial Class, puts his hand on his bust during the induction ceremony at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)
The Latest: Coach Bill Cowher enters the Hall of Fame

Aug. 07, 2021 02:19 PM EDT

FILE - Former Pittsburgh and Chicago Bears offensive lineman Jim Covert speaks at a news conference for the retirement of his number 75 college jersey before an NCAA college football game between Pittsburgh and Notre Dame in Pittsburgh, in this Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, file photo. Jimbo Covert made the people he played alongside look good, and after a nearly two-decades-long wait, the tough Chicago Bears left tackle will join them in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Covert joins all those Hall of Famers he made look good

By Jim Litke Jul. 28, 2021 02:45 AM EDT

FILE - New York Giants general manager George Young addresses a news conference at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., where he announced that coach Dan Reeves would not be returning, in this Monday, Dec. 23, 1996, file photo. A five-time NFL Executive of the Year, Young was selected to the Hall’s Class of 2020, one of 20 members chosen in conjunction with the league’s centennial. (AP Photo/Daniel Hulshizer, File)
George Young: HS teacher to architect of Giants' Super Bowls

By Tom Canavan Jul. 23, 2021 11:07 AM EDT

FILE - Indianapolis Colts guard Quenton Nelson (56) runs downfield to block during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Indianapolis in this Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, file photo. In a move surprising no one, the Indianapolis Colts on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, exercised the fifth-year option on perennial All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson’s rookie contract. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger, File)
Colts exercise 5th-year option on star guard Quenton Nelson

Apr. 28, 2021 03:11 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 24, 1989, file photo, Tony Mandarich backs off the line during the second quarter at Anaheim stadium as the Green Bay Packers played the Los Angeles Rams in an NFL football game. Considered one of best offensive line prospects in history, lasted only three seasons in Green Bay. (AP photo/Alan Greth, File)
The famous and the flops: best and worst NFL 1st-round picks

By The Associated Press Apr. 24, 2021 12:19 PM EDT