Leonard Williams
FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2020, file photo, New York Giants senior vice president and general manager Dave Gettleman speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Gettleman made three draft-day deals in which he moved up and down, found promising players at need positions and picked up three extra choices for next year's event that supposed to deeper in talent (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Giants and Gettleman capitalize on aggressive draft approach

By Tom Canavan May. 01, 2021 07:41 PM EDT

Free agency sets up Giants, Judge for NFL draft at No. 11

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2021 12:37 PM EDT
11. NEW YORK GIANTS (6-10) LAST SEASON: Despite an 0-5 start and the loss of Saquon Barkley to a knee injury in the second game, Joe Judge...

NY Giants grab another free agent, sign DT Danny Shelton

Mar. 29, 2021 05:52 PM EDT
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants have signed veteran defensive tackle Danny Shelton. A first-round draft choice with...

FILE - Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) rushes against the Baltimore Ravens during the first quarter of an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Nashville, Tenn., in this Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, file photo. The New York Giants gave it the old college try in signing cornerback Adoree Jackson and filling another glaring need in free agency. Hours after signing a three-year, $39 million contract, Jackson said he felt like a college recruit they way players and coaches pumped up the team in trying to get him to join the Giants. (AP Photo/Brett Carlsen, File)
Giants used college tactics recruiting cornerback Jackson

By Tom Canavan Mar. 23, 2021 04:12 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 25, 2019, file photo, Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson plays against the Jacksonville Jaguars in an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn. The New York Giants continued their free agent spending spree, signing former cornerback Jackson. A person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press the team reached a three-year deal with the former Titan. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Monday, March 22, 2021, because the agreement with the free agent has not been announced. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)
Giants continue signing spree, adding CB Adoree Jackson

By Tom Canavan Mar. 22, 2021 07:07 PM EDT

FILE - Arizona Cardinals running back Kenyan Drake (41) dives over the line for a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game in Glendale, Ariz., in this Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, file photo. The Las Vegas Raiders have agreed to a two-year deal worth up to $14.5 million with free agent running back Kenyan Drake to complement starter Josh Jacobs. A person familiar with the deal says Drake will be guaranteed $11 million under the deal agreed to on Thursday, March 18, 2021. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal hasn't been announced. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Let's Talk: NFL free agents and traded players speak up

By Barry Wilner Mar. 18, 2021 05:33 PM EDT

FILE - New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) is shown in action during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in East Rutherford, N.J., in this Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, file photo. Leonard Williams got everything he wanted in a three-year, $63 million contract with the New York Giants before the start of free agency. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Giants' Williams says he got what he wanted in free agency

By Tom Canavan Mar. 18, 2021 03:12 PM EDT

OT Nate Solder will return from opt out and play for Giants

By Tom Canavan Mar. 17, 2021 02:26 PM EDT
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Offensive tackle Nate Solder has renegotiated his contract with the New York Giants and will return to the NFL after opting out of...

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady leaves the field an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, in this Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, file photo. om Brady has agreed to a contract extension with the Buccaneers that provides the Super Bowl champions with much-needed salary cap relief and will help the seven-time NFL champion reach a goal of playing until he’s at least 45. Brady posted a picture of himself on Twitter, signing the extension Friday, March 12, 2021, with the message: “In pursuit of 8 ... LFG@ Buccaneers we’re keeping the band together.” (AP Photo/Brett Duke, File)
Nobody comes for free in NFL free agency that begins Monday

By Barry Wilner Mar. 13, 2021 01:20 PM EST

Giants more likely to use draft to improve than free agency

By The Associated Press Mar. 12, 2021 04:46 PM EST
NEW YORK GIANTS (6-10) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: DB Adrian Colbert, S Nate Ebner, LB Kyler Fackrell, OT Cameron...

New York Giants release G Kevin Zeitler in salary cap move

Mar. 10, 2021 03:49 PM EST
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Facing a salary-cap deficit, the New York Giants have released starting guard Kevin Zeitler. The Giants...

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, file photo, Washington Football Team offensive guard Brandon Scherff stands on the sideline prior to an NFL football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Washington Football Team, in Landover, Md. On Monday, March 8, 2021, Washington announced they've placed the franchise tag on guard Brandon Scherff for a second consecutive year. Scherff is coming off his first All-Pro season. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally, File)
Receivers Godwin, Robinson top franchise tag list

By Barry Wilner Mar. 09, 2021 04:46 PM EST

New York Giants' Leonard Williams, right, celebrates a sack with Dexter Lawrence (97) 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 give DL Leonard Williams 2nd straight franchise tag

Mar. 09, 2021 03:24 PM EST

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