Giants Hire Tim Kelly as Tight Ends Coach

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Feb 062024
 
Tim Kelly, New York Giants (May 23, 2023)

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The New York Giants have hired Tim Kelly as the team’s new tight end coach. He replaces Andy Bischoff, who the Giants allowed to join the Los Angeles Chargers as their new run game coordinator and tight ends coach.

The 37-year old Kelly has coached 10 years in the NFL, most recently with the Tennessee Titans where he served as the team’s passing coordinator in 2022 and offensive coordinator in 2023. Prior to that, Kelly spent eight seasons with the Houston Texans in a variety of roles, including offensive Coordinator (2019-2021), quarterbacks coach (2020), tight ends coach (2017-2018), assistant offensive line coach (2016), and offensive quality control coach (2014-2016).

Kelly’s full bio is available in the Coaching Staff section of the website.

The 53-year old Bischoff was hired by Head Coach Brian Daboll in 2022. Before that, he served as assistant tight ends coach of the Baltimore Ravens (2018-2020) and tight ends coach of the Houston Texans (2021). In the latter position, he ironically served under Kelly, who was Houston’s offensive coordinator.

Giants Hire Shane Bowen as Defensive Coordinator

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Feb 052024
 
Shane Bowen, Tennessee Titans (May 23, 2023)

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GIANTS HIRE SHANE BOWEN AS DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR…
The New York Giants have hired Shane Bowen as the team’s new defensive coordinator. The 37-year Bowen has been with the Titans for six seasons, first coaching outside linebackers (2018-2020) and then becoming the team’s defensive coordinator (2021-2023).

Bowen replaces Don “Wink” Martindale, who was let go last month. Bowen’s full bio is available the Coaching Staff section of the website.

GIANTS LOSE TIGHT ENDS COACH…
New York Giants Tight Ends Coach Andy Bischoff is leaving the team to join the Los Angeles Chargers as their new run game coordinator and tight ends coach. According to multiple media reports, the Giants granted permission for Bischoff to interview and join the Chargers’ staff. The 53-year old Bischoff was hired by Head Coach Brian Daboll in 2022. Before that, he served as assistant tight ends coach of the Baltimore Ravens (2018-2020) and tight ends coach of the Houston Texans (2021).

Daniel Jones Ruled Out of Bills Game; 18 Giants on Injury Report

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Oct 132023
 
Daniel Jones, New York Giants (October 8, 2023)

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OCTOBER 13, 2023 GIANTS INJURY REPORT…
The following seven players did not practice on Friday (also includes official injury designations for game against the Buffalo Bills):

  • QB Daniel Jones (neck – out)
  • LT Andrew Thomas (hamstring – out)
  • RT Evan Neal (ankle – questionable)
  • OC John Michael Schmitz (shoulder – out)
  • OT Matt Peart (shoulder – out)
  • DL D.J. Davidson (knee – questionable)
  • OLB Azeez Ojulari (ankle – out)

In addition, the following six players were limited in practice (also includes official injury designations for game against the Buffalo Bills):

  • RB Saquon Barkley (ankle – questionable)
  • RB Gary Brightwell (ankle – questionable)
  • WR Wan’Dale Robinson (knee – probable)
  • TE Darren Waller (groin – questionable)
  • OL Shane Lemieux (groin – questionable)
  • ILB Micah McFadden (ankle – questionable)

The following five players full practiced (also includes official injury designations for game against the Buffalo Bills):

  • OG Marcus McKethan (knee – probable)
  • CB Deonte Banks (ankle – probable)
  • CB Cor’Dale Flott (ankle – probable)
  • CB Adoree’ Jackson (ribs – probable)
  • P Jamie Gillan (illness – probable)

THE COACHES SPEAK…
Transcripts and video clips of the media sessions with the following coaches are available in The Corner Forum and on YouTube:

THE PLAYERS SPEAK…
Transcripts and video clips of the media sessions with the following players are available in The Corner Forum and on YouTube:

  • LT Andrew Thomas (Video)

WHAT’S UP NEXT…
Their is no media availability to the Giants on Sunday. The team plays the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, New York on Sunday night.

Andrew Thomas Out, Saquon Barkley Doubtful for Seahawks

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Sep 302023
 
Azeez Ojulari, New York Giants (August 21, 2022)

Azeez Ojulari – © USA TODAY Sports

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 GIANTS INJURY REPORT…
LT Andrew Thomas (hamstring) did not practice on Saturday and has been ruled out of Monday night’s game against the Seattle Seahawks. “He practiced a little bit in individual two days ago, just wasn’t feeling right, didn’t practice him yesterday,” said Head Coach Brian Daboll. “He won’t make the game… He went through a few little drills (on Thursday), didn’t feel right, we took him out right away and just want to make sure the player’s ready to go and do the necessary rehab and stuff. So, I’d say it’s week to week. Whether he’ll be ready next week, I’m not sure. Really week to week.”

RB Saquon Barkley (ankle), TE Daniel Bellinger (neck), DL D.J. Davidson (elbow), and OLB Azeez Ojulari (hamstring) were limited in practice. OL Ben Bredeson (concussion) fully practiced. Barkley has officially been ruled “doubtful” for the game while the other four players are expected to be available.

“Saquon will practice, do a little bit more,” said Daboll before Saturday’s practice. “We’ll see where he’s at and take it right up to game time.”

“Yeah, it’s a high ankle sprain,” Barkley said after practice.

“(Ojulari) had a good week,” said Daboll. “He had good practice yesterday. Feels good, practiced well. So, unless something happens today, counting on him being there.”

THE COACHES SPEAK…
Transcripts and video clips of the media sessions with the following coaches are available in The Corner Forum and on YouTube:

THE PLAYERS SPEAK…
Transcripts and video clips of the media sessions with the following players are available in The Corner Forum and on YouTube:

WHAT’S UP NEXT…
Their is no media availability to the Giants on Sunday. The team plays the Seattle Seahawks at MetLife Stadium on Monday night.

Andrew Thomas Questionable, Azeez Ojulari Doubtful for Cardinals

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Sep 152023
 
Andrew Thomas, New York Giants (August 22, 2021)

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 GIANTS INJURY REPORT…
Every player on the 53-man roster practiced on Friday. “Everybody’s practicing, and we’ll reevaluate after practice,” said Head Coach Brian Daboll.

WR Wan’Dale Robinson (knee), TE Darren Waller (hamstring), LT Andrew Thomas (hamstring), OT Matt Peart (elbow), OLB Azeez Ojulari (hamstring), LB Cam Brown (ankle), CB Deonte Banks (calf), CB Cor’Dale Flott (hamstring), S Gervarrius Owens (hamstring), and PK Graham Gano (ankle) were limited in practice.

“I talk to (Thomas) every day,” said Daboll. “So today, he said he feels a little bit better. We’ll do a little bit more with him today… I have discussions anytime a player is injured. Obviously, I refer to the medical staff. I trust those guys implicitly, but I also want to talk to the player to see where they’re at, their head’s at, and you want to do the player right. So, if he’s ready to play, he’ll play. And if he’s not, he won’t.”

Practice squad player CB Amani Oruwariye (neck) returned to practice.

THE COACHES SPEAK…
Transcripts and video clips of the media sessions with the following coaches are available in The Corner Forum and on YouTube:

THE PLAYERS SPEAK…
Transcripts and video clips of the media sessions with the following players are available in The Corner Forum and on YouTube:

  • LT Andrew Thomas (Video)

WHAT’S UP NEXT…
Their is no media availability to the Giants on Saturday as the team travels to Arizona to play the Cardinals on Sunday.

June 14, 2023 New York Giants Mini-Camp Report

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Jun 142023
 
Darius Slayton and Brian Daboll, New York Giants (June 13, 2023)

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JUNE 14, 2023 NEW YORK GIANTS MINI-CAMP REPORT…
The second and last day of the New York Giants 2-day, mandatory mini-camp was held on Wednesday at Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey. No live contact is permitted during the mini-camp, but 7-on-7, 9-on-7, and 11-on-11 drills are allowed. After a team cookout on Thursday, the players are now off until summer training camp begins in late July.

“I think one of the most important things in spring is the strength and conditioning,” said Head Coach Brian Daboll on what his team accomplished. “I think those guys have done a good job with that. And then the chemistry that you build with one another, not just on the field, but off the field, getting to know one another. We’ve signed a bunch of new free agents; we have the college guys coming in. So again, it’s been a good group to work with. Time will tell here as we get started in training camp.”

ABSENTEES…
The only player not present was RB Saquon Barkley, who is currently not under contract as an unsigned Franchise player.

PRACTICE NOTES…
Some snippets from various media sources:

  • Wide receiver Sterling Shepard appeared to be running at full speed running routes against air early in practice. He worked on the side after that.
  • Wide receiver Parris Campbell continues to receive some snaps out of the backfield, similar to how wide receiver Wan’Dale Robinson was used last season.
  • John Michael Schmitz was the first-team center with Ben Bredeson at left guard.
  • Darnay Holmes was the first-team slot cornerback with Bobby McCain starting at safety alongside Xavier McKinney.
  • Inside linebacker Bobby Okereke broke up a pass over the middle in 7-on-7 drills and nearly had the interception.
  • Cornerback Deonte Banks broke up a fade pass from quarterback Daniel Jones intended for wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins.
  • Wide receiver David Sills was active catching the ball, including a big gain on seam pass from quarterback Daniel Jones.
  • Quarterback Daniel Jones found tight end Lawrence Cager for a 20-yard touchdown near the end of practice.
  • Practice ended early due to the threat of lightning.

THE COACHES SPEAK…
Transcripts and video clips of the media sessions with the following coaches are available in The Corner Forum and on YouTube:

THE PLAYERS SPEAK…
Transcripts and video clips of the media sessions with the following players are available in The Corner Forum and on YouTube:

Good News on Injury Front for Giants; Two Make All-Pro

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Jan 132023
 
Adoree' Jackson, New York Giants (October 30, 2022)

Adoree’ Jackson – © USA TODAY Sports

JANUARY 13, 2023 NEW YORK GIANTS INJURY REPORT…
WR Marcus Johnson (knee), OC Jon Feliciano (back), RT Evan Neal (ankle), DL Leonard Williams (neck), OLB Azeez Ojulari (ankle), CB Adoree’ Jackson (knee), S Xavier McKinney (fingers), and S Jason Pinnock (shoulder) fully practiced on Friday. All eight players are expected to be available for Sunday’s playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings.

“(Neal will) be alright,” said Head Coach Brian Daboll before practice. The NFL Network is reporting that Neal suffered the ankle injury in practice on Thursday.

“(Jackson) did good,” said Daboll. “We’ll give him another day out here and hopefully it’s moving in the right direction.”

DEXTER LAWRENCE AND ANDREW THOMAS HONORED…
New York Giants defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence and offensive tackle Andrew Thomas have been voted second-team All-Pro by the Associated Press.

THE COACHES SPEAK…
Transcripts and video clips of the media sessions with the following coaches are available in The Corner Forum and on YouTube:

THE PLAYERS SPEAK…
Video clips of the media sessions with the following players are available on YouTube:

  • LT Andrew Thomas (Video)

WHAT’S UP NEXT…
There is no media availability to the team on Saturday. The Giants play the Vikings on Sunday in Minnesota.

Five Key Giants Questionable for Game Against Commanders

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Dec 162022
 
Jason Pinnock, New York Giants (December 4, 2022)

Jason Pinnock – © USA TODAY Sports

DECEMBER 16, 2022 NEW YORK GIANTS INJURY REPORT…
OG Josh Ezeudu (neck), OG Shane Lemieux (toe), and CB Adoree’ Jackson (knee) did not practice on Friday. All three players have been officially ruled out of Sunday night’s game against the Washington Commanders.

TE Daniel Bellinger (rib), DL Leonard Williams (neck), and CB Nick McCloud (illness) were limited in practice. All three players are “questionable” for the game.

WR Richie James (concussion), OLB Jihad Ward (concussion), and ILB Micah McFadden (neck/ankle) fully practiced. James and Ward are “questionable” while McFadden is expected to play.

THE COACHES SPEAK…
Transcripts and video clips of the media sessions with the following coaches are available in The Corner Forum and on YouTube:

WHAT’S UP NEXT…
There is no media availability to the team on Saturday. The Giants play the Washington Commanders in Maryland on Sunday night.

Three Giants Out, Nine Questionable for Commanders Game

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Dec 022022
 
Jaylon Smith and Leonard Williams, New York Giants (November 13, 2022)

Jaylon Smith and Leonard Williams – © USA TODAY Sports

DECEMBER 2, 2022 NEW YORK GIANTS INJURY REPORT…
WR Darius Slayton (illness), OG Josh Ezeudu (neck), OG Shane Lemieux (toe), and CB Adoree’ Jackson (knee) did not practice on Friday. Slayton is officially “questionable” for Sunday’s game against the Washington Commanders. The other three players have been ruled out of the game.

RB Gary Brightwell (illness), WR Richie James (knee), TE Daniel Bellinger (eye), OC Jon Feliciano (neck), LB Carter Coughlin (thigh), CB Fabian Moreau (oblique), CB Darnay Holmes (shoulder), and S Dane Belton (clavicle) were limited in practice. All eight of these players are officially “questionable” for the game.

OT Evan Neal (knee), OT Tyre Phillips (neck), DL Leonard Williams (neck), and CB Cor’Dale Flott (concussion) fully practiced. All four players are expected to play.

THE COACHES SPEAK…
Transcripts and video clips of the media sessions with the following coaches are available in The Corner Forum and on YouTube:

THE PLAYERS SPEAK…
Transcripts and video clips of the media sessions with the following players are available in The Corner Forum and on YouTube:

WHAT’S UP NEXT…
There is no media availability to the team on Saturday. The Giants host the Washington Commanders at MetLife Stadium on Sunday.

Six Giants Out for Seahawks Game, Three Questionable

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Oct 282022
 
Evan Neal, New York Giants (October 23, 2022)

Evan Neal – © USA TODAY Sports

OCTOBER 28, 2022 NEW YORK GIANTS INJURY REPORT…
WR Kenny Golladay (knee), TE Daniel Bellinger (eye), RT Evan Neal (knee), LG Ben Bredeson (knee), OLB Oshane Ximines (quad), and CB Cor’Dale Flott (calf) did not practice on Friday. All six players have been officially ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks.

ESPN is reporting that “Bellinger underwent successful surgery to correct fractures on lower window of eye socket and damage to septum, per source. Player hopes to return in 2-6 weeks, but separate source says 4-6 weeks could be more reasonable, depending on healing.”

OL Tyre Phillips (toe), DL Leonard Williams (elbow), and S Jason Pinnock (foot) were limited in practice. All three players are “questionable” for Sunday’s game.

THE COACHES SPEAK…
Transcripts and video clips of the media sessions with the following coaches are available in The Corner Forum and on YouTube:

THE PLAYERS SPEAK…
Transcripts and video clips of the media sessions with the following players are available in The Corner Forum and on YouTube:

  • OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (Video)

WHAT’S UP NEXT…
There is no media availability to the team on Saturday. The Giants travel to the Washington on Saturday to play the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.

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