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NFL reporter for @SNYtv covering Jets & Giants. Basically, I watch football, then write & talk about it || Cancel ‘iron sharpens iron’ || Big fan of my dog

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Connor Hughes’s Biography

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22-year-old graduate of Burlington County College and present student at Monmouth University.

Journalist for The Burlington County Times and Star Ledger covering high school sports across the Garden State. Credentialed beat writer for Big Blue View and Big Blue Interactive covering the New York Giants of the National Football League.

Connor Hughes’s Journalist Portfolio

Boys basketball: Mendham senior Peter Butkus plays through blindness

Boys basketball: Mendham senior Peter Butkus plays through blindness

Peter Butkus hasn't let the fact he's legally blind stop him from doing what he loves.

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New York Giants OTA Day 2: Quick Hits and Tidbits

New York Giants OTA Day 2: Quick Hits and Tidbits

Practice report from the New York Giants' second OTA.

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NFL Draft: Playing in New York a 'Giant' dream for Monmouth's Mike McLafferty

NFL Draft: Playing in New York a 'Giant' dream for Monmouth's Mike McLafferty

Mike McLafferty grew up rooting for the New York Giants. Recently, the team invited him to their "Local Worko…

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Editorial: Enough is Enough, Will Hill Cut by Giants

Editorial: Enough is Enough, Will Hill Cut by Giants

EDITORIAL- Following his third failed drug test in as many years, Will Hill was cut by the New York Giants. W…

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Articles

Signing Breece Hall was priority for Jets, who view him as foundational piece Original

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He sounded a bit more pessimistic that Saturday afternoon – justifiable after enduring the 72-hour madness of the NFL Draft – but Darren Mougey’s plan never changed. He believed he and Nicole Lynn, Breece Hall’s agent, were close to an extension before the franchise tag deadline. They couldn’t quite get there, so the Jets tagged Hall. But after the draft, the Jets GM would reconvene with Lynn in hopes of ironing something out. And that’s exactly what happened.
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Giants Mailbag: How will Big Blue add to roster with draft in the rearview?

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By Connor Hughes Verified
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The first NFL Draft with John Harbaugh calling the shots is over. It was an interesting one for the Giants, headlined by linebacker Arvell Reese and guard Francis Mauigoa. SNY opened the mailbag to address your questions on the Giants post-draft and with organized team activities around the corner. Let’s get to it... I’d expect the Giants to be among the more active teams on the veteran free agent market now that signings don’t factor into the compensatory pick formula.
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Jets Mailbag: How does 2026 NFL Draft change season outlook? Original

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Press shift question mark to access a list of keyboard shortcuts Keyboard Shortcuts Shortcuts Open/Close/ or ? Play/PauseSPACE Increase Volume↑ Decrease Volume↓ Seek Forward→ Seek Backward← Captions On/Offc Fullscreen/Exit Fullscreenf Mute/Unmutem Decrease Caption Size- Increase Caption Size+ or = Seek %0-9 It’s crazy to think what the Jets roster can look like if these draft picks of Darren Mougey’s pan out.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

My first job as a journalist was writing for Z889sports.com.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

I have used one in the past.

What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?

#WhileWaitingForJake, in regards to Rams fans waiting for Jake Long to sign, #BeforeRoseReturned was a good one too, and #LebronsHeadband.

Awards

Phillip H. Roberts Scholarship

2013 - Broadcast and Journalism

The NJBA awarded Connor Hughes with a scholarship in Philip Robert's name, given to a student studying broadcasting and journalism at a College or University that has displayed excellence within the field.

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Raymond Michelli Broadcast and Journalism Award

2014 - Broadcast and Journalism

The "Raymond Michelli Broadcast and Journalism Scholarship Award" is given to one student each year at Monmouth University who demonstrates excellence in the broadcast and journalism field.

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