Nate Solder
The Dallas Cowboys defense tackles New York Giants' Alfred Morris (41) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Giants show promise in Judge's first season, miss playoffs

By Tom Canavan Jan. 04, 2021 04:55 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 20, 2020, file photo, New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley is helped off the field after being injured during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago. Barkley's season lasted just six quarters as he tore the ACL in his right knee against Chicago and had the meniscus repaired, too. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski, File)
Sidelined stars fill out roster for NFL's All-Absent Team

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 30, 2020 02:36 AM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, file photo, New York Giants tight end Levine Toilolo (85) and Nick Gates (65) celebrate with Andrew Thomas (78) who caught a pass for a two-point conversion in the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas. Thomas has been the focus of the team's youth movement since being taken with the fourth pick overall in the draft, but almost all of the Giants draft picks have worked their way into the lineup at the halfway point of the season. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
Giants expanding youth movement that started with LT Thomas

By Tom Canavan Nov. 05, 2020 07:41 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, file photo, New York Giants offensive tackle Andrew Thomas (78) looks to block against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago. Thomas saw some of the NFL's top passer rushers in his first two games and the rookie left tackle didn't disappoint the Giants. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski, File)
Andrew Thomas meeting Giants expectations at left tackle

By Tom Canavan Sep. 25, 2020 04:59 PM EDT

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin watches the defense during an afternoon NFL football practice, Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh plays at the New York Giants on Mondasy night, Sept. 14. (Peter Diana/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via AP, File)
Big Ben back for Steelers, Judge era begins for N.Y. Giants

By Tom Canavan Sep. 10, 2020 07:22 PM EDT

New York Giants head coach Joe Judge talks to his quarterbacks during a practice at the NFL football team's training camp in East Rutherford, N.J., Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020. The Giants open their season on Sept. 14 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.(AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Joe Judge is the latest looking to rebuild once-proud Giants

By Tom Canavan Aug. 27, 2020 04:24 PM EDT

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones, center, throws a pass during practice at the NFL football team's training camp in East Rutherford, N.J., Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Giants rookie OT Andrew Thomas learning and looking for job

By Tom Canavan Aug. 19, 2020 06:03 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 21, 2009, file photo, Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Marc Colombo, right, smiles during a preseason NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Arlington, Texas. Colombo was a big, nasty guy playing tackle for the Cowboys and that is just the attitude he expects from his offense line with the New York Giants. Speaking to the media for the first time since being hired earlier this year as the O-line coach, Colombo came across on Friday, Aug. 14, 2020, as a good guy who likes his heavy-metal music off the field. (AP Photo/Sharon Ellman, File)
Giants O-Line coach Colombo wants nasty, detailed group

By Tom Canavan Aug. 14, 2020 05:10 PM EDT

List of players to opt out of playing the 2020 NFL season

By The Associated Press Aug. 06, 2020 05:36 PM EDT
Players who have opted out of playing the 2020 NFL season because of the coronavirus: Arizona Cardinals — T Marcus Gilbert ...

FILE - In this Oct. 21, 2019, file photo, New York Jets inside linebacker C.J. Mosley warms up before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in East Rutherford, N.J. Mosley has chosen to opt out for the NFL season because of family health concerns, two people familiar with the decision tell The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
AP sources: Jets LB C.J. Mosley opting out of NFL season

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 01, 2020 02:59 PM EDT

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)
Giants' Judge says sacrifice needed for NFL to have season

By Tom Canavan Jul. 31, 2020 03:50 PM EDT

Fans wearing face masks to help protect against the spread of the new coronavirus take a selfie before the KBO league game between Doosan Bears and LG Twins in Seoul, South Korea, Sunday, July 27, 2020. Masked fans hopped, sang and shouted cheering slogans in baseball stadiums in South Korea on Sunday as authorities began bringing back spectators in professional sports games amid the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
The Latest: Lions place five players on COVID-19 list

By The Associated Press Jul. 29, 2020 05:27 PM EDT

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 Giants drafted tackle Andrew Thomas of Georgia with the fourth pick overall in the recent draft. He probably will replace Nate Solder, who opted out of the 2020 NFL season because of the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Giants left tackle Nate Solder opts out of 2020 NFL season

By Tom Canavan Jul. 29, 2020 04:10 PM EDT

Giants head into first training camp under coach Joe Judge

By The Associated Press Jul. 20, 2020 02:17 PM EDT
NEW YORK GIANTS (4-12) CAMP SITE: East Rutherford, New Jersey LAST YEAR: Giants' third straight horrible season led to...

FILE - In this Jan. 30, 2020, file photo, NFL Players Association Executive director DeMaurice Smith speaks at the annual state of the union news conference in Miami Beach, Fla. The NFL and the NFLPA haven’t come to an agreement on all protocols for training camp and the preseason as the report date for teams draws closer. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)
As camp approaches, how will NFL handle players opting out?

By Dave Campbell Jul. 18, 2020 02:08 AM EDT

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

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

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 Giants are likely going to use the NFL draft to fill holes on offense. ...

File-Ths Dec. 29, 2019, file photo shows New York Giants head coach Pat Shurmur leaving the field after an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants fired Shurmur on Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, just two years into a five-year contract, the Daily News has confirmed. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Giants fire Shurmur but keep GM Gettleman after 4-12 season

By Tom Canavan Dec. 30, 2019 09:47 AM EST

On Football: Offbeat Awards for the 2019 season

By Barry Wilner Dec. 26, 2019 06:17 PM EST
The Associated Press will hand out its individual NFL awards on the night before the Super Bowl in Miami. Until then, here are some off-the-beaten track honors...