Ny giants news today
Here are the latest news and updates from the New York Giants:
Latest News
- The Giants have signed quarterback Cooper Rush to a one-year contract extension, according to ESPN. Rush has been a backup quarterback for the team since 2017.
- The Giants have also signed defensive tackle David Moa to a one-year contract, according to NFL Network. Moa was a rookie free agent signee last year.
- The team has released wide receiver Brittan Golden, according to the team's official website. Golden was a practice squad player last season.
Injury Updates
- Running back Saquon Barkley is expected to be ready for the start of the regular season after undergoing surgery on his knee, according to NFL Network. Barkley suffered a torn ACL in Week 3 last season.
- Wide receiver Sterling Shepard is expected to be ready for the start of the regular season after undergoing surgery on his toe, according to ESPN. Shepard suffered a turf toe injury in the preseason.
- Defensive end Leonard Williams is expected to be ready for the start of the regular season after undergoing surgery on his shoulder, according to NFL Network. Williams suffered a torn labrum in Week 15 last season.
Free Agency
- The Giants have signed defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson to a one-year contract, according to NFL Network. Tomlinson was a restricted free agent who was tendered by the team.
- The team has also signed linebacker Kyler Fackrell to a one-year contract, according to ESPN. Fackrell was a free agent who played for the Green Bay Packers last season.
Draft
- The Giants have selected defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence with the 17th overall pick in the first round of the NFL draft, according to NFL Network. Lawrence was a dominant force in the SEC at Clemson.
- The team has also selected quarterback Daniel Jones with the 6th overall pick in the first round of the NFL draft, according to ESPN. Jones was a Heisman Trophy finalist at Duke.
Coaching Staff
- The Giants have hired former NFL quarterback Jason Garrett as their new offensive coordinator, according to ESPN. Garrett was the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys from 2010-2019.
- The team has also hired former NFL linebacker Patrick Graham as their new defensive coordinator, according to NFL Network. Graham was the linebackers coach for the New England Patriots last season.