Giants Re-Sign Isaiah Hodgins; Shea Tierney Returns as QB Coach

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Feb 162023
 
Isaiah Hodgins, New York Giants (January 15, 2023)

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NEW YORK GIANTS RE-SIGN ISAIAH HODGINS…
The Giants have re-signed wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins, who was set to become exclusive rights free agent on March 15.

The Giants claimed Hodgins off of waivers from the Buffalo Bills in early November 2022. Hodgins quickly received playing time, playing in eight regular-season games with five starts. He finished with 33 catches for 351 yards (10.6 yards per catch) and four touchdowns. In the playoff game against the Vikings, Hodgins caught eight passes for 105 yards and a touchdown. However, he was limited to one catch against the playoff loss to the Eagles.

Hodgins was originally drafted in the 6th round of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Bills. He spent most of his rookie season on Injured Reserve and most of 2021 on the Practice Squad. Before coming to the Giants, Hodgins only played in two regular-season games, catching four passes for 41 yards.

SHEA TIERNEY REMAINS WITH GIANTS…
Shea Tierney will be returning as the quarterbacks coach for the New York Giants in 2023. Tierney had interviewed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for their offensive coordinator vacancy, but that position was filled by Seattle Seahawks quarterback coach Dave Canales. The 36-year old Tierney served as the assistant quarterbacks coach of the Buffalo Bills for two years before joining the Giants last offseason.

Other Teams Pursuing New York Giants Coaches

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Jan 302023
 
Mike Kafka, New York Giants (May 19, 2022)

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MIKE KAFKA CONTINUES TO DRAW INTEREST…
The Arizona Cardinals are the fourth NFL team to interview New York Giants Offensive Coordinator Mike Kafka for their head-coaching vacancy, joining the Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, and Carolina Panthers. The interview will reportedly take place on Tuesday. The Texans have interviewed Kafka twice, once virtually and the second time in person. The Denver Broncos reportedly may also be interested in Kafka.

The 35-year old Kafka first became a coach with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2017, when he served an offensive quality control coach. He was then promoted by the Chiefs to quarterbacks coach (2018-2019) and then quarterbacks coach/passing game coordinator (2020-2021).

COLTS INTERVIEW DON MARTINDALE AGAIN…
The Indianapolis Colts have held a second interview with New York Giants Defensive Coordinator Don “Wink” Martindale for their head-coaching vacancy. The 59-year old Martindale served as the defensive coordinator of the Baltimore Ravens for four years before joining the Giants last offseason. From 2012-2017, he was the linebackers coach of the Ravens.

BUCCANEERS INTERESTED IN SHEA TIERNEY…
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have interviewed New York Giants Quarterbacks Coach Shea Tierney for their offensive coordinator vacancy. The 36-year old Tierney served as the assistant quarterbacks coach of the Buffalo Bills for two years before joining the Giants last offseason.

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)

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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.

Adoree’ Jackson Doubtful and Azeez Ojulari Questionable

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Dec 302022
 
Adoree' Jackson, New York Giants (September 18, 2022)

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DECEMBER 30, 2022 NEW YORK GIANTS INJURY REPORT…
DL Leonard Williams (neck), OLB Azeez Ojulari (ankle), and CB Adoree’ Jackson (knee) were limited in practice on Friday. Jackson is officially “doubtful” for Sunday’s game against the Indianapolis Colts; Ojulari is “questionable”; and Williams is likely to play.

“(Jackson will) do some more stuff today,” said Head Coach Brian Daboll before practice. “We’ll take it right up to the end (game-time decision). He’s really the only guy we’ll take right up to the end… (Williams and Ojulari) should be good to go… barring anything that happens today (at practice).”

S Xavier McKinney, who is currently on the Reserve/Non-Football Injury List, practiced for the second straight day. However, he is not expected to play on Sunday. “I’d say that yesterday was kind of the first step of getting him back out there,” said Daboll. “I thought he moved around well. Conditioning, I thought, was good. Obviously, hasn’t played a game in a while. I’d probably say probably not this week, but he looked good up 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:

WHAT’S UP NEXT…
There is no media availability to the team on Saturday. The Giants play the Indianapolis Colts at MetLife Stadium on Sunday.

Five Key Giants Questionable for Game Against Commanders

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

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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.

Five Giants Questionable for Lions Game

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Nov 182022
 
Kayvon Thibodeaux, New York Giants (November 13, 2022)

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NOVEMBER 18, 2022 NEW YORK GIANTS INJURY REPORT…
TE Daniel Bellinger (eye) and PK Graham Gano (illness) did not practice on Friday. Bellinger has been officially ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions. Gano is expected to play.

WR Wan’Dale Robinson (hamstring), WR Kenny Golladay (hamstring), RT Evan Neal (knee), OG Josh Ezeudu (neck), DL Dexter Lawrence (back), and S Dane Belton (clavicle) were limited in practice. Neal is “doubtful” for the game while, the five other players are “questionable.”

OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (illness) and OLB Jihad Ward (thumb) fully practiced and 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…
Video clips of the media sessions with the following players are available on YouTube:

  • OG Shane Lemieux (Video)

WHAT’S UP NEXT…
There is no media availability to the team on Saturday. The Giants host the Detroit Lions 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)

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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.

Leonard Williams and Wan’Dale Robinson May Play on Sunday

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Oct 142022
 
Chris Myarick, New York Giants (October 9, 2022)

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OCTOBER 14, 2022 NEW YORK GIANTS INJURY REPORT…
WR Kenny Golladay (knee), WR Kadarius Toney (hamstring), TE Tanner Hudson (illness), CB Cor’Dale Flott (calf), S Tony Jefferson (foot), and S Jason Pinnock (ankle) did not practice on Friday. Hudson is officially “questionable” for Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens; the other five players have been ruled out of the game.

“We’ll just keep on rehabbing (Toney),” said Head Coach Brian Daboll before practice. “I think he’s making progress. We’ll see where we’re at next week.”

RB Saquon Barkley (shoulder), WR Wan’Dale Robinson (knee), TE/FB Chris Myarick (ankle), DL Leonard Williams (knee), OLB Azeez Ojulari (calf), CB Adoree’ Jackson (knee/neck), and CB Darnay Holmes (quad) practiced on a limited basis. Ojulari is officially “doubtful” for the game while Robinson and Williams are “questionable.” Barkley, Myarick, Jackson, and Holmes are expected to play.

“I think Leonard has had a good week, I think he’s taking good steps,” said Daboll. “I think Azeez has, too. I think today is an important day for both of those guys. I’d say Leo is probably a little further ahead.”

QB Tyrod Taylor (concussion) full practiced and is expected to be available for the game on Sunday.

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 host the Baltimore Ravens at MetLife Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

    Leonard Williams, Kadarius Toney, and Wan’Dale Robinson Out Again

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    Sep 302022
     
    Kenny Golladay, New York Giants (September 26, 2022)

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    SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 NEW YORK GIANTS INJURY REPORT…
    WR Kadarius Toney (hamstring), WR Wan’Dale Robinson (knee), DL Leonard Williams (knee), CB Cor’Dale Flott (calf), and CB Nick McCloud (hamstring) did not practice on Friday. All five have officially been ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears.

    When asked if the team had considered putting Toney on Injured Reserve, Head Coach Brian Daboll replied, “We haven’t talked about that, (General Manager) Joe (Schoen) and I. He’s getting better. He’s rehabbing, so hopefully we’ll see him out here as soon as we can.”

    OLB Jihad Ward (knee), CB Aaron Robinson (appendix), and CB Justin Layne (concussion) fully practiced. All three are expected to play on Sunday.

    TheAthletic is reporting that center Nick Gates will be activated off of the Physically-Unable-to-Perform (PUP) List next week. Once activated, Gates will have up to three weeks to practice with the team without counting against the 53-man roster. Once that timeframe ends, he either must be added to the roster or revert to the PUP for the rest of the season. Gates suffered a serious, career-threatening lower leg injury in Week 2 of last season requiring multiple surgeries.

    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 host the Chicago Bears at MetLife Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

    Kayvon Thibodeaux and Azeez Ojulari Doubtful; Kadarius Toney Questionable

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    Sep 162022
     
    Kadarius Toney, New York Giants (September 11, 2022)

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    SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 NEW YORK GIANTS INJURY REPORT…
    WR Wan’Dale Robinson (knee), CB Aaron Robinson (appendicitis), and CB Nick McCloud (hamstring) did not practice on Friday. All three have been officially ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers.

    WR Kadarius Toney (hamstring), OL Devery Hamilton (illness), OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (knee), OLB Azeez Ojulari (calf), and S Jason Pinnock (shoulder) were limited in practice. Pinnock has been ruled out of Sunday’s game. Thibodeaux and Ojulari are “doubtful” for the game. Toney is “questionable” and Hamilton is expected to play.

    On Toney, Head Coach Brian Daboll said before practice, “He was added back to the injury report. We’ll see where he’s at today. He practiced (on Thursday), participated in some team periods. But his hamstring tightened up, so that’s why he’s back on the injury report… We’ll see (if he can play on Sunday). We’ll come out here today and see what he can do today and see where we’re at.”

    OC Jon Feliciano (lower leg) and S Dane Belton (clavicle) fully practiced. Both 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:

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

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