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Zak DeOssie, New York Giants (December 30, 2012)

Zak DeOssie – © USA TODAY Sports Images

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GIANTS RE-SIGN ZAK DEOSSIE…
The New York Giants have re-signed long snapper Zak DeOssie, who was set to become an unrestricted free agent in March. The New York Daily News is reporting that it is a 1-year contract.

After never missing a game for the first eight years of his NFL career, Zak DeOssie ended up missing the final four regular-season games of 2015 with a wrist injury that required surgery. DeOssie is one of the NFL’s most consistent long snappers, being voted to the Pro Bowl in 2008 and 2010. DeOssie was drafted as a linebacker by the Giants in the 4th round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He is now strictly a special teams player. Aside from his long snapping duties, DeOssie also excels in punt coverage.

PRINCE AMUKAMARA LIKELY TO HIT OPEN MARKET…
New York Giants cornerback Prince Amukamara, who is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent in March, was interviewed on SiriusXM Radio on Wednesday. Amukamara said his agent and the Giants have not yet discussed a new contract and that he expects to hit the open market.

“I do hope to be back,” said Amukamara. “I feel like the organization is a great fit for me, and I do feel like they have expressed an interest… From what coach (Head Coach Ben) McAdoo is saying, it looks like they’re going to build a great team. So I’m excited about that.

“My agent told me to be open-minded going into the process, and don’t rule out any teams. You never know what’s going to happen. The money’s not a huge issue, but as a professional, you definitely want to be paid for what you’re worth. If it’s a crazy number per year, or a guaranteed number, than I think that’s a no-brainer. But I think when everything starts to become close, for me, it does come down to scheme, and then location.”

Amukamara was off to a strong start in 2015 until he tore his pectoral muscle in Week 5. He missed the next five games, and when he returned, Amukamara did not play as effectively. He played in 11 games with 10 starts, and finished the season with 63 tackles, 10 pass defenses, 1 interception, and 1 forced fumble. In his five seasons with the team, Amukamara has stayed healthy for a full 16-game schedule just once (2013). He missed most of his rookie season with a broken foot, battled high ankle sprain and hamstring injuries in 2012, and missed half of the 2014 season with a torn biceps muscle.

“I think I’ve put on film that when I’m on the field, I can definitely play, and play as good as anybody,” Amukamara said. “But I do have that injury bug or whatever attached to me. But it’s all fluke injuries. I’m not trying to make excuses; injuries are injuries. I think my film is great enough to put me in position to be one of the top corners to be picked up.”

WILL BEATTY OFFICIALLY RELEASED/FAILED PHYSICAL…
The NFL Network is reporting that offensive tackle was officially released/failed physical as he is still recovering from rotator cuff surgery.

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