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Ben Edwards and Uani ‘Unga Placed on Injured Reserve

May 162016

Unai' Unga, New York Giants (September 3, 2015)

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BEN EDWARDS AND UANI ‘UNGA PLACED ON INJURED RESERVE…
NJ.com reports that wide receiver Ben Edwards tore the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in one of his knees during the rookie mini-camp practice on May 7. As we previously reported, Edwards was waived/injured on May 9. He cleared waivers and was placed on Injured Reserve. Edwards also suffered a mild left knee sprain during the April mini-camp and suffered an ACL tear in college in 2013. It is not known if the most recent injury is to the same knee.

As we previously reported, linebacker Uani ‘Unga was waived/injured with an undisclosed injury. He too cleared waivers and was placed on Injured Reserve.

GIANTS REPORT TO TRAINING CAMP ON JULY 28…
The New York Giants have announced that players will report to the team’s training camp at Quest Diagnostic Training Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey on July 28. For an overview of key dates, see the Important Dates section of the website.

JERRAUD POWERS SIGNS WITH THE RAVENS…
Unrestricted free agent cornerback Jerraud Powers (Arizona Cardinals) has signed a 1-year, $1.75 million contract with the Baltimore Ravens. Powers had visited the New York Giants on March 31-April 1. NJ.com is reporting that the Giants had offered a 1-year deal worth just under $2 million.

ARTICLES…

College coach knows Giants have a gem in Sterling Shepard by Dan Salomone of Giants.com
Giants LB’s (biased) scouting report: Godsend for the ages by Paul Schwartz of The New York Post
Tale of the Tape: Paul Perkins wins in a variety of ways by Dan Schneier for TodaysPigskin.com
Jerell Adams will contribute right away by Dan Schneier for TodaysPigskin.com
Can the Giants get by with a running-back-by-committee again? by Jordan Raanan for NJ.com
Giants RB Rashad Jennings excited to groom rookie Paul Perkins into ‘a great one’ by Tom Rock of Newsday
Victor Cruz: No rivalry with possible clone Sterling Shepard by Steve Serby of The New York Post
Sterling Shepard Rookie Blog: Welcome to the NFL by Sterling Shepard for Giants.com
Did the Giants pick the right cornerback in the draft? by Dan Graziano of ESPN.com
How cutting bait so quickly on undrafted free agents can hurt the Giants by Jordan Raanan for NJ.com
Phil Simms a big fan of Giants offseason, in particular this 1 signing by Jordan Raanan for NJ.com
Tyler Sash’s brother critical of Giants in ESPN’s ‘Outside the Lines’ feature by James Kratch for NJ.com

Position Coach Media Sessions, Jerraud Powers Visits

Posted by Eric Kennedy

Apr 012016

Steve Spagnuolo, New York Giants (October 11, 2015)

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NEW YORK GIANTS POSITION COACH MEDIA SESSIONS…
Transcripts and video clips of Monday’s media sessions with the following coaches are available in The Corner Forum and at Giants.com:

Offensive Coordinator Mike Sullivan (Video)
Quarterbacks Coach Frank Cignetti, Jr. (Video)
Wide Receivers Coach Adam Henry (Video)
Tight Ends Coach Kevin M. Gilbride (Video)
Offensive Line Coach Mike Solari
Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo (Video)
Defensive Line Coach Patrick Graham
Linebackers Coach Bill McGovern (Video)
Cornerbacks Coach Tim Walton (Video)
Safeties Coach David Merritt (Video)
Special Teams Coordinator Tom Quinn
Strength and Conditioning Coach Aaron Wellman (Video)

GIANTS MEET WITH JERRAUD POWERS, BUT NO DEAL …
According to press reports, unrestricted free agent cornerback Jerraud Powers (Arizona Cardinals) did meet the New York Giants on Thursday and Friday. However, NJ.com is reporting that Powers apparently left without a deal.

The 28-year old Powers was originally drafted in the 3rd round of the 2009 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts. He signed with the Arizona Cardinals as a free agent in March 2013. In seven NFL seasons, Powers has played in 87 regular-season games with 82 starts. In 2015, he started all 13 regular-season games he played in, and finished the season with 52 tackles, one sack, nine pass defenses, and one interception. Powers has 11 career interceptions.

ARTICLES…

Aaron Wellman could be Giants’ most important new coach by Tom Rock of Newsday
Giants identify two areas needing improvement on Offense by Michael Eisen of Giants.com
Steve Spagnuolo excited about Giants’ defensive free-agent signings by Tom Rock of Newsday
Victor Cruz has the Giants taking a wait-and-see approach by Jordan Raanan for NJ.com
What will Victor Cruz bring to the Giants’ table this year? by Tom Rock of Newsday
Ezekiel Elliott: Giants can win Super Bowl if I join Eli Manning, Odell Beckham Jr. by James Kratch for NJ.com
Former Giants WR Preston Parker arrested for possession of cocaine and gun by Jordan Raanan for NJ.com

Cornerback Jerraud Powers Visiting New York Giants

Posted by Eric Kennedy

Mar 302016

Jerraud Powers, Arizona Cardinals (November 15, 2015)

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CORNERBACK JERRAUD POWERS VISITING GIANTS…
ESPN and The NFL Network report that unrestricted free agent cornerback Jerraud Powers (Arizona Cardinals) will visit the New York Giants on Thursday.

The 5’10”, 187-pound Powers lacks ideal size and top-end speed, but he is he is a very quick, experienced, smart, and steady corner who plays well in the slot position. Powers has had some durability issues although he has only missed three regular-season games in the last three seasons.

While Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and Janoris Jenkins form a very strong starting duo at cornerback, the Giants have little quality depth at the position. Prince Amukamara signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars in free agency. The other cornerbacks on the roster include Trevin Wade, Tramain Jacobs, and Leon McFadden. Trumaine McBride and Jayron Hosley are unrestricted free agents who may not be re-signed.