Brandon Collins Suspended; Vonta Leach Says Talks With Giants Picking Up

WR Brandon Collins Suspended Four Games: The NFL has suspended WR Brandon Collins without pay for the first four games of the 2013 regular season for violating the NFL Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse.

Collins is eligible to participate in all offseason and preseason practices and games, but if he makes the 53-man roster, he will not be able to play until after Week 4.

Vonta Leach Says Talks With Giants “Picking Up”: FB Vonta Leach, who was waived by the Baltimore Ravens earlier this month, was asked about the Giants’ interest in his services yesterday on SiriusXM Radio.

“The Giants called us on the first day,” said Leach. “Then, from what I heard, things (are) picking up a little bit more.”

However, The Star-Ledger is reporting that there has been no formal communication between the Giants and Leach’s agent since June 11.

Leach has reportedly received interest from a number of teams including the Dolphins and Texans, and the Dolphins are still considered the favorites to sign Leach. “I’m keeping all my options open right now,” said Leach. “Really not in a rush to sign anything right now. Just as long as I’m in there (with a team at training camp), learning the playbook, I’ll be all right.”

LB Desmond Bishop Signs With Vikings: LB Desmond Bishop, who was released last week by the Packers, has signed a 1-year contract with the Minnesota Vikings. Bishop had said the Giants were one of the teams interested in signing him.

Giants.com Q&A With Wide Receivers Coach Kevin M. Gilbride: The video of a Giants.com Q&A with Wide Receivers Coach Kevin M. Gilbride is available at Giants.com.

Articles on DE Justin Tuck:

• Tuck: ‘I Feel More Alive, in a Football Sense’ by Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPNNewYork.com
• Tuck: Defense Has to Carry Giants by Paul Schwartz of The New York Post

Article on DT Marvin Austin: Giants Tackle Marvin Austin Keeps Montclair Music Students in Rhythm by Dave D’Alessandro  of The Star-Ledger

2013 Position Preview – Wide Receivers: A video previewing the Giants’ wide receiving position heading into training camp is available at Giants.com.