New York Giants
Barkley focusing on getting better, not Beckham trade, draft

By Tom Canavan Apr. 18, 2019 04:56 PM EDT
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — With a week to go before the NFL draft, Saquon Barkley hasn't gotten a lot of calls from the top prospects wanting to know what to...

FILE - In this March 2, 2019, file photo, Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, in Indianapolis. Haskins is a possible pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Giants have 2 first rounders: expect beef and maybe a QB

By Tom Canavan Apr. 18, 2019 03:08 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Alabama offensive lineman Jonah Williams sets up to block against Arkansas in the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Fayetteville, Ark. Williams is a possible in the 2019 NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Michael Woods, File)
Jaguars will use draft to add pieces for QB Nick Foles

By Mark Long Apr. 18, 2019 02:19 PM EDT

Giants Draft Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Apr. 18, 2019 11:36 AM EDT
6, 17. NEW YORK GIANTS (5-11) LAST SEASON: Another bad start, another bad season, this time with coach Pat Shurmur and general manager Dave Gettleman...

Eagles Draft Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Apr. 18, 2019 11:36 AM EDT
25. PHILADELPHIA (10-8) LAST SEASON: Despite losing three-fourths of starting secondary, top two running backs and quarterback Carson Wentz to injuries...

FILE - In this Feb. 20, 2019, file photo, the new Tottenham Hotspur stadium in north London is viewed. The NFC champion Los Angeles Rams will host Cincinnati in London for one of five international games on the 2019 schedule.The Rams and Bengals will face off at Wembley Stadium on Oct. 27. Earlier in October, the league will play two games at Tottenham Hotspur's new stadium in London. The Raiders will host the Bears on Oct. 6, and the Buccaneers will be the home team against the Panthers on Oct. 13. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File)
Champion Patriots open vs. Steelers; 5 international games

By Barry Wilner Apr. 17, 2019 11:14 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 31, 2017, file photo, New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning speaks during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, in East Rutherford, N.J. The New York Giants kept two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning in the dark until recently about his future with the team, and didn’t give him a warning about the trade of star receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to the Cleveland Browns. Speaking as organized team activities started Monday, April 15, 2019, the 38-year-old quarterback said the Giants informed him a month ago that he would be returning for a 16th season. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Washington Redskins at New York Giants 12/31/2017

Apr. 15, 2019 02:57 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2018, file photo, former Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning watches prior to an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, in Denver. Just as he had the true touch when he threw passes, set records and won two Super Bowls on the field, Peyton Manning possesses the right approach to look back at some of the NFL’s greatest moments. Manning, a lock for the Pro Football Hall of Fame when he becomes eligible in 2021, is hosting and serves as one of the executive producers for “Peyton’s Places,” a five-part, 30-episode series that celebrates the NFL’s 100th season.(AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Peyton Manning goes deep with pass at NFL's storied history

By Barry Wilner Apr. 15, 2019 02:38 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 31, 2017, file photo, New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning speaks during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, in East Rutherford, N.J. The New York Giants kept two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning in the dark until recently about his future with the team, and didn’t give him a warning about the trade of star receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to the Cleveland Browns. Speaking as organized team activities started Monday, April 15, 2019, the 38-year-old quarterback said the Giants informed him a month ago that he would be returning for a 16th season. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Giants kept Manning in dark about future and Beckham trade

By Tom Canavan Apr. 15, 2019 02:37 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 23, 2018, file photo, New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) makes a catch as Indianapolis Colts free safety Malik Hooker (29) defends during the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis. The Giants have signed Shepard to a four-year contract extension, the team announced Friday, April 12, 2019. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)
After trading Beckham, Giants made sure Shepard stays

By Tom Canavan Apr. 12, 2019 03:54 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 29, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady puts on his helmet for warmups prior to an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Improvements that an NFL and NFLPA study found in helmets didn't help Tom Brady. The six-time Super Bowl champion quarterback will have to discard his longtime brand as one of 11 helmets banned by the league and players' union for 2019. Brady was one of 32 players wearing helmets last season under a grace period that is now eliminated.(AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
NFL, union encouraged by helmet safety improvements

By Barry Wilner Apr. 12, 2019 10:14 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2018, file photo, Oakland Raiders tight end Jared Cook (87) makes a catch against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, in Glendale, Ariz. Saints general manager Mickey Loomis says 2018 Pro Bowl tight end Jared Cook has agreed to the terms of a free-agent contract with New Orleans. The 6-foot-5, 254-pound Cook is a 10-year veteran coming off his best season yet. He caught 68 passes for 896 yards and six touchdowns with Oakland last season and was named to the Pro Bowl for the first time.(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Oakland Raiders at Arizona Cardinals 11/18/2018

Apr. 11, 2019 08:55 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 25, 2018, file photo, New York Giants offensive guard Jamon Brown looks before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia. After Matt Ryan agreed to restructure his contract to clear cap space, the Atlanta Falcons spent that money on two new starting guards, Jamon Brown and James Carpenter, to help protect the quarterback. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola, File)
New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles 11/25/2018

Apr. 11, 2019 08:52 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 29, 2017, file photo, New York Jets offensive guard James Carpenter gets set at the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons at MetLife Stadium in E. Rutherford, N.J. After Matt Ryan agreed to restructure his contract to clear cap space, the Atlanta Falcons spent that money on two new starting guards, Jamon Brown and James Carpenter, to help protect the quarterback. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini via AP, File)
Atlanta Falcons at New York Jets 10/29/2017

Apr. 11, 2019 08:52 AM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 17, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield celebrates in the second half of the team's NFL football preseason game against the Buffalo Bills, in Cleveland. With a shocking, blockbuster trade for superstar wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., the Browns flipped the NFL on its helmet and instantaneously changed their national perception. The Browns roster now includes Beckham, Mayfield, Jarvis Landry and Myles Garrett. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Buffalo Bills at Cleveland Browns 8/17/2018

Apr. 11, 2019 08:52 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2018, file photo, New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) makes a one handed catch against Washington Redskins safety D.J. Swearinger (36) and linebacker Josh Harvey-Clemons (40) during an NFL football game, in East Rutherford, N.J. No longer a punching bag, the Browns are punching back. From hopeless to hopeful. Finally. In landing Beckham, one of the game’s most electrifying players, the Browns have risen from the deepest depths imaginable in just a year. (AP Photo/Brad Penner, File)
Washington Redskins at New York Giants 10/28/2018

Apr. 11, 2019 08:52 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2018, file photo, Vanderbilt quarterback Kyle Shurmur is interviewed after Vanderbilt beat Tennessee in an NCAA college football game, in Nashville, Tenn. There's one quarterback at the NFL scouting combine that New York Giants coach Pat Shurmur has absolutely fallen in love with. It's Kyle Shurmur, his 22-year-old son who threw 50 touchdowns over the last two seasons as Vanderbilt's starter. "Well, I'm extremely proud of him," the Giants coach said. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Tennessee at Vanderbilt 11/24/2018

Apr. 11, 2019 08:52 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 30, 2018, file photo, New York Giants' Landon Collins kneels in the end zone during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants apparently have decided not to put a franchise tag on three-time Pro Bowl safety. The Giants’ leading tackler in each of his four seasons with the team, Collins on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, thanked the organization for four great years in a tweet and said he was looking forward to the next chapter of his football career. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
New Orleans Saints at New York Giants 9/30/2018

Apr. 11, 2019 08:52 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2018, file photo, New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. gestures prior to the team's NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in East Rutherford, N.J. Two people familiar with the blockbuster trade say the Cleveland Browns have agreed to acquire Beckham from the Giants. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Chicago Bears at New York Giants 12/2/2018

Apr. 11, 2019 08:52 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 7, 2018, file photo, New York Giants' Odell Beckham Jr. celebrates a catch against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C. Two people familiar with the blockbuster trade say the Cleveland Browns have agreed to acquire Beckham from the Giants. (AP Photo/Jason E. Miczek, File)
New York Giants at Carolina Panthers 10/7/2018

Apr. 11, 2019 08:52 AM EDT