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FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020 file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) makes a diving catch in front of Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Rashad Fenton (27) during the second half of an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla. Applying franchise and even transition tags to players can have major ramifications on a team's present and future. That was never more of a consideration than this year, with the salary cap decreasing by, for now, $18 million. That's the first time the cap has gone down, which is due to lost revenues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.(AP Photo/Jason Behnken, File)
Playing tag is no kids' game for NFL teams

By Barry Wilner Feb. 23, 2021 05:12 PM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson walks off the field before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. Star quarterback Deshaun Watson has requested a trade from the Houston Texans, a person familiar with the move told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, because they weren’t authorized to discuss the request publicly. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
NFL carousel will spin soon, and not just for quarterbacks

By Barry Wilner Feb. 10, 2021 12:10 PM EST

2020 NFL All-Pro Team Voting

By The Associated Press Jan. 08, 2021 12:15 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Results of The Associated Press 2020 NFL All-Pro balloting selected by a national panel of 50 media members: OFFENSE ...

FILE - New York Giants general manager Dave Gettleman watches warm ups before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in East Rutherford, N.J., in this Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, file photo. While sick of the losing seasons, co-owner John Mara felt the New York Giants established a foundation and culture under rookie coach Joe Judge, giving him optimism the playoffs may not be far away. Mara also disclosed Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, 69-year-old Dave Gettleman would be back for a fourth season. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Mara optimistic about Giants future, GM Gettleman returning

By Tom Canavan Jan. 06, 2021 01:26 PM EST

FILE - In this March 5, 2020, file photo, Patrick Graham, of the New York Giants NFL football team, poses for a photo in East Rutherford, N.J. The way the Giants defense has played this season, coordinator Graham is almost certainly going to be considered for some head coaching jobs at the end of the season. The 41-year-old Graham has transformed a defense that gave up 451 points last season into one that is now ranked 10th in the league and fourth against the run. (AP Photo/File)
Giants defensive coordinator Pat Graham gets new contract

Jan. 05, 2021 08:08 PM EST

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

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown (81) runs with the ball after a reception during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
NFL Today, Week 17

By The Associated Press Jan. 03, 2021 10:11 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys' Trevon Diggs, left, and New York Giants' Darius Slayton fight for the ball during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
McCarthy defends key decisions as loss eliminates Cowboys

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 03, 2021 06:34 PM EST

New York Giants' Xavier McKinney, right, celebrates his interception in the end zone during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Giants outlast Cowboys, lose division hours later to WSH

By Jake Seiner Jan. 03, 2021 04:37 PM EST

New York Giants' Sterling Shepard (87) celebrates his touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants 1/3/2021

Jan. 03, 2021 01:16 PM EST

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones, center, talks to quarterback Colt McCoy (12) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Giants' playoff hopes slimmer after two straight losses

By Tom Canavan Dec. 21, 2020 06:02 PM EST

Browns look for 10th win, Giants playoff hopes need help

The Associated Press Dec. 17, 2020 10:37 AM EST
CLEVELAND (9-4) at NEW YORK GIANTS (5-7) Sunday, 8;20 p.m. ET, NBC OPENING LINE - Cleveland by 3 ...

FILE - In this March 5, 2020, file photo, Patrick Graham, of the New York Giants NFL football team, poses for a photo in East Rutherford, N.J. The way the Giants defense has played this season, coordinator Graham is almost certainly going to be considered for some head coaching jobs at the end of the season. The 41-year-old Graham has transformed a defense that gave up 451 points last season into one that is now ranked 10th in the league and fourth against the run. (AP Photo/File)
Giants D boss Pat Graham emerging as potential head coach

By Tom Canavan Dec. 10, 2020 08:48 PM EST

Giants look for fifth straight win, face crumbling Cardinals

By The Associated Press Dec. 10, 2020 11:40 AM EST
ARIZONA (6-6) at NEW YORK GIANTS (5-7) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE - Arizona by 3 RECORD...

New York Giants running back Alfred Morris runs with the ball for his second touchdown of the second half after a reception against the Seattle Seahawks during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
NFC East-leading Giants are playoff threat in recent form

By Tom Canavan Dec. 07, 2020 03:10 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf walks off the field after an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Seattle. The Giants won 17-12. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Stymied Seahawks: Seattle baffled by woes in loss to Giants

By Tim Booth Dec. 06, 2020 09:28 PM EST

New York Giants cornerback James Bradberry, left, and defensive back Logan Ryan, right, break up a pass intended for Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Seattle. The Giants won 17-12. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle stunner: Giants stymie Wilson, Seahawks in 17-12 win

By Tim Booth Dec. 06, 2020 07:33 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson wears a T-shirt that reads "We Want Justice" in support of Black Lives Matter as he warms up for an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
New York Giants at Seattle Seahawks 12/6/2020

Dec. 06, 2020 02:50 PM EST

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones throws during the first half of NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
New York Giants at Cincinnati Bengals 11/29/2020

Nov. 29, 2020 01:08 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals' Tyler Boyd (83) celebrates a touchdown reception during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Still hunting playoffs, 3-7 Giants visit Burrow-less Bengals

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 27, 2020 01:19 PM EST