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Texans Scramble for WR Help After Jayden Higgins' ACL Tear
2026 Fantasy Football Impact: Higgins Leaves a Void It certainly isn’t an inspiring group of names to add to the passing game, at least at this stage in their career. But replacing a second-round WR heading into his second season after he lit up training camp was always likely to disappoint. Higgins averaged 7.6 PPR fantasy points per game (PPG) as a rookie. That wasn’t much, but Shepard hasn’t reached that mark in five seasons, while Reynolds and Jones haven't done it in three.
Week 10 Snaps, Injuries, Game Notes
MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL WATCH: MNF LAR at SF DraftKings Picks & Props If you haven’t played at Prize Picks yet. Give your head a shake. Then sign up. Get a deposit match up to $100. (So, deposit $100, and get a FREE $100), then use code “MMNNFL” and get another FREE $25 if you play a MNF entry and this happens… PLAY AT PRIZE PICKS USING CODE “MMNNFL” Jay Glazer reported Sunday Ben Skowronek is going to start over Odell Beckham Monday night. I have no idea what this means btw.
Sterling Shepard and Troy Hill squared up during the Giants and Browns joint practice
BarDown Staff Sterling Shepard and Troy Hill , AP Photo/Ron Schwane Just the other day we were walking about the brawl that broke out between the Los Angeles Rams and Las Vegas Raiders during their joint practice and mentioned that it wouldn’t be the last time something like that happens during a joint practice in the NFL. Well, we didn’t even have to wait 24 hours for the next one to happen, this time it was the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns who got a little heated during their practice.
Giants put Shepard back in concussion protocol, out Monday
41m ago The Canadian Press Sterling Shepard , Al Bello/Getty Images EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants have placed wide receiver Sterling Shepard back in the concussion protocol, ruling him out of their game against Dallas on Monday night. The Giants (2-6) made the announcement on Sunday afternoon about Shepard, who had just been cleared on Friday and deemed able to play against the NFC East-leading Cowboys (4-3). Shepard missed the past three games after suffering a concussion on Oct.
Sterling Shepard, Saquon Barkley, Byron Jones
More Stories Michael Ainsworth Freelancer Sunday, September 8, 2019 New York Giants’ Sterling Shepard (87) helps clear running room for running back Saquon Barkley (26) as Dallas Cowboys cornerback Byron Jones (31) defends in the second half of a NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth) From Today
Chanel Iman & Sterling Shepard’s Daughter Cali Clay Turns 1 With Carnival-Inspired Party
Model Chanel Iman and Giants star Sterling Shepard celebrated their adorable daughter Cali Clay’s first birthday with the cutest carnival inspired party. Iman shared photos from Cali’s milestone birthday, showing off Cali posing like her model mom in front of colorful decor and balloon garlands. When Iman and Shepard aren’t doting their baby girl, they’re gushing over one another. “That woman takes care of me like no one ever has,” Sterling recently told Us Weekly.
Report: Giants finalizing 4-year, $41M deal with Shepard
47m ago TSN.ca Staff Sterling Shepard , Al Bello/Getty Images Sterling Shepard is the now the man on the New York Giants receiving corps and he's about to be paid like it. The NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reports that the team is finalizing a four-year, $41 million extension with the 26-year-old Oklahoma product. Source: The #Giants are finalizing a four-year, $41 million extension with WR Sterling Shepard, source says. Their longest-tenured receiver is now their highest-paid.
Sterling Shepard Went Undercover & A Kid Called Him A “Trash” Football Player (VIDEO) | Terez Owens
Shepard used the Giants’ current hot streak, for which he and star teammate Saquon Barkley deserve their respective props, as an opportunity to go undercover at Modell’s in Time Square, where he attempted to push several of his own No. 87 jerseys on shoppers. Needless to say, that didn’t go well when a young boy walked up seeking a No. 26 jersey and Shepard tried getting him to get his instead. That’s when the boy said, “no, he’s trash.” Shepard laughed it off and kept playing along.
Giants' John Mara's niece, Kate Mara, defends players who kneel for anthem players to kneel for anthem
Actress Kate Mara has ties to the NFL, being the great-granddaughter of Giants founder Tim Mara and Steelers founder Art Rooney. Her uncle is also Giants' co-owner John Mara, which is why she was asked about the NFL's new anthem policy that John Mara helped form in an interview with Variety. "I believe everybody has a constitutional right to stand, or kneel or sit during the national anthem," she said.
Giants' co-owner John Mara's niece, actress Kate Mara, defends NFL players to kneel for anthem
Actress Kate Mara has ties to the NFL, being the great-granddaughter of Giants founder Tim Mara and Steelers founder Art Rooney. Her uncle is also Giants' co-owner John Mara, which is why she was asked about the NFL's new anthem policy that John Mara helped form in an interview with Variety. "I believe everybody has a constitutional right to stand, or kneel or sit during the national anthem," she said.
How Beckham's contract could impact Manning, Collins, Jenkins, and others
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Giants co-owner John Mara didn't blink (much) at the idea of giving a five-year, $95 million contract to Odell Beckham Jr. with $65 million guaranteed. He said, correctly, that it's not "completely out of line in the wide receiver market," which has skyrocketed in recent months. That doesn't mean they got off easy, though. The salary cap numbers associated with Beckham's new contract could create some future problems.
Simms would be
Former Giants QB and current CBS analyst, Phil Simms, gave his thoughts on both the Jets and Giants for the upcoming season. And he believes his former team should make the playoffs with the moves they made this offseason. "I do think they're a definite playoff contender," he told NJ.com's Darryl Slater at NFL on CBS media day. "As an announcer and as an analyst and being an ex-Giant, I would be disappointed if they're not a playoff team.
Giants' Beckham dishes on private life: 'I really feel like a zoo animal'
The life of a celebrity has the glitz and glamour, but there can also be downsides to it as well. Just ask Giants star WR Odell Beckham Jr. Beckham isn't your normal NFL wide receiver. Outside of the game, he is a full-fledged celebrity figure, hanging out with entertainers like Drake and many others in his spare time. In doing so, he has become one of the most recognizable faces of the game. But having that status can be a blessing and a curse all in one.
Three Giants players listed on ESPN's Top 100 list
Odell Beckham, Landon Collins, and Saquon Barkley are representing the Giants on ESPN's top 100 players list ahead of the 2018 NFL season. Beckham was the top-ranked Giants player, at No. 11, which is two spots below his ranking ahead of last season. Fresh off a new five-year contract, Beckham appears ready to go this season after missing the bulk of last season due to an ankle injury.
With contract done, Giants need Beckham to be a leader
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Odell Beckham promised that the money won't change him -- a vow made by many newly enriched players before. He swore he'll be the same player, perhaps even greater, and driven more than ever. But the Giants need more than that for their $95 million. They need Beckham to be a leader. They need him to make the Giants his team. Because like it or not, that's what it is now.
Giants' Beckham on living up to new extension:
Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr. said Tuesday that getting his extension was a relief. But while the money is "great," that's now where his focus is. "I want to be legendary," Beckham said. "My goal has always been to be in the Hall of Fame, to win trophies, to leave a legacy way beyond any money that you make." After his 2017 season ended early due to a serious ankle injury, Beckham did everything the Giants asked -- impressing co-owner John Mara along the way.
Mara on Beckham deal:
The Giants never intented to trade Odell Beckham Jr., co-owner John Mara said Tuesday. Instead, their intent was always to sign him to the megadeal he agreed to on Monday. "I would say there was a very very small chance that was not even worth losing sleep over," Mara said. "We wanted him on the team. I think he knew that.
Lorenzo Carter working to earn Giants' trust in Olivier Vernon's role
You can see from the above picture that Giants rookie LB Lorenzo Carter has a new hairstyle. He can thank his new teammate LB Olivier Vernon for that. As part of "team bonding," rookies had their hair stylized by some of the Giants' veterans. And Vernon decided to take an entire bottle of orange hair dye, and give Carter a makeover. "They dumped the whole (dye) in my head," Carter told NJ.com's Ryan Dunleavy.
Pat Shurmur says Giants' Saquon Barkley officially practicing in full
Giants rookie RB Saquon Barkley practice all last week with the team instead of working individual drills off to the side. And though he didn't see the field in Week 3 of the preseason against the Jets, he looked to be significantly better after suffering a mild hamstring strain two weeks ago. On Monday, Barkley continued to practice fully with the team, and even ran the same wheel route that made him day-to-day to begin with. He raced past LB Ray-Ray Armstrong, and didn't need pull up at the end.
Giants' Beckham on new extension:
The Giants and Odell Beckham, Jr. agreed on a five-year deal Monday that will make him the highest-paid receiver in the NFL, SNY's Ralph Vacchiano confirmed. The deal will be for $95 million, with $65 million guaranteed. $60 million will be due to Beckham during the first three years of the deal, which begins with the 2019 season -- keeping Beckham under Giants control through 2023.
Shurmur says Giants' Saquon Barkley officially practicing in full
Giants rookie RB Saquon Barkley practice all last week with the team instead of working individual drills off to the side. And though he didn't see the field in Week 3 of the preseason against the Jets, he looked to be significantly better after suffering a mild hamstring strain two weeks ago. On Monday, Barkley continued to practice fully with the team, and even ran the same wheel route that made him day-to-day to begin with. He raced past LB Ray-Ray Armstrong, and didn't need pull up at the end.
With Odell Beckham Jr. deal, Giants are paying for greatness
This is what the Giants and Odell Beckham Jr. always wanted. The Giants never wanted to trade him. Beckham never wanted to leave. They both wanted a long-term marriage, and they both understood how high the price would have to be. So now Beckham is getting a five-year, $95 million contract extension with a whopping $65 million guaranteed. And now the pressure is on both of them to make sure that investment pays off.
NFL players past and present react to Odell Beckham Jr.'s new deal
After the news broke that Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr. agreed to a five-year, $95 million mega extension, social erupted with congratuations for one of the league's brightest stars. First, it was fellow Giants wide receivers Sterling Shepard and Roger Lewis Jr. posting videos of the celebration in the locker room following practice. And, of course, the song playing in the background had to be "For The Love of Money" by The O'Jays.
Giants, Beckham agree on five-year $95 million extension
The Giants and Odell Beckham, Jr. have agreed on a five-year deal that will make him the highest-paid receiver in the NFL, SNY's Ralph Vacchiano confirmed. The deal will be for $95 million, with $65 million guaranteed. $60 million will be due to Beckham during the first three years of the deal. Talks had been ongoing, with Vacchiano reporting earlier this month that there was "optimism" a deal would be reached before Week 1. "I definitely think it's gonna work itself out," Beckham said recently.
Giants, Beckham closing in on five-year extension
The Giants and Odell Beckham, Jr. are closing in on a five-year deal that would make him the highest-paid receiver in the NFL, SNY's Ralph Vacchiano confirmed. Talks had been ongoing, with SNY's Vacchiano reporting earlier this month that there was "optimism" a deal would be reached before Week 1. "I definitely think it's gonna work itself out," Beckham said recently. "You know, when is it gonna happen, you don't know.
Giants, Beckham reportedly closing in on five-year extension
The Giants and Odell Beckham, Jr. are closing in on a five-year deal that would make him the highest-paid receiver in the NFL, reports Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. Talks had been ongoing, with SNY's Ralph Vacchiano reporting earlier this month that there was "optimism" a deal would be reached before Week 1. "I definitely think it's gonna work itself out," Beckham said recently. "You know, when is it gonna happen, you don't know.
Giants deal C Brett Jones to Vikings
The Giants traded center Brett Jones to the Minnesota Vikings for a seventh-round pick, the team announced Sunday. Jones, 27, has played in 30 games with New York over the past two seasons, including 13 starts last year after Weston Richburg suffered an injury. The move not only clears $2.9 million in cap space for the Giants, but also makes Jon Halapio, a 27-year-old offensive lineman entering his second NFL season who played 10 games with New York last year, the team's starting center.
The latest on Giants' Olivier Vernon who is dealing with ankle injury
Giants DE Olivier Vernon suffered an ankle sprain during Sunday's practice, reports SNY's Ralph Vacchiano. Vernon also has a deep bruise in his ankle. X-rays came back negative on the left ankle after Vernon was carted off the field. Head coach Pat Shurmur didn't have any specifics on the situation when it happened. "I don't have much right now," Shurmur said, according to the New York Post's Zach Braziller. "I don't know yet [if it's serious]. I'll find out when I go in there.
X-rays on Giants LB Vernon's ankle reportedly come back negative
X-rays on Olivier Vernon's ankle reportedly came back negative after the Giants linebacker was carted off the field at Sunday's practice, ESPN's Josina Anderson reports. Giants head coach Pat Shurmur told reporters after Sunday's practice that Vernon was being evaluated but was unable to talk specifics. "I don't have much right now," Shurmur said, according to the New York Post's Zach Braziller. "I don't know yet [if it's serious]. I'll find out when I go in there.
Giants LB Vernon carted off at practice, evaluated for ankle injury
Giants linebacker Olivier Vernon was carted off the field at Sunday's practice and is being evaluated with an apparent ankle injury, head coach Pat Shurmur told reporters. "He's being evaluated. I don't have much right now," Shurmur said, according to the New York Post's Zach Braziller. "I don't know yet [if it's serious]. I'll find out when I go in there. … You don't want anybody to get hurt. You want guys to be able to practice and stay healthy.
Giants deal C Jones to Vikings
The Giants traded center Brett Jones to the Minnesota Vikings for a seventh-round pick, the team announced Sunday. Jones, 27, has played in 30 games with New York over the past two seasons, including 13 starts last year after Weston Richburg suffered an injury. The move not only clears $2.9 million in cap space for the Giants, but also makes Jon Halapio, a 27-year-old offensive lineman entering his second NFL season who played 10 games with New York last year, the team's starting center.
Giants' Hunter Sharp has one more game to prove his worth
The speed, shiftiness, and stiff-arm strength was on full display when Giants WR Hunter Sharp took a 55-yard punt to the house against the Jets last Friday. And it was one of those preseason plays that may very well have solidified a roster spot for a bubble player. But Sharp isn't going to let up after just one great play. He knows he needs to do more than just punt return if he wants to be on the Giants' 53-man roster come Week 1.
The Giants bet on Saquon Barkley and they better be right
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - The Giants made a big bet the day they passed on Sam Darnold and selected Saquon Barkley in the draft. They weren't just betting that Eli Manning had "elite" years left in him. They were betting that Barkley was good enough to push the Giants back over the top. Boy, they better be right. It's not so much that the young quarterbacks at the top of the draft that the Giants just couldn't fall in love with are showing signs of star potential (though they are).
Pat Shurmur still waiting for Giants' run game to get off the ground
All offseason, Dave Gettleman has been preaching about ressurecting the Giants' dormant run game. Gettleman drafed Saquon Barkley instead of a quraterback with the No. 2 overall pick; He paid Nate Solder handsomely to be the team's new left tackle; He's used the word "hogmolly" more than any other executive in the league, for sure.
SEE IT: Odell Beckham makes a fan's day before Giants game
Much of the conversation surrounding Odell Beckham Jr. this offseason has been his (lack of a new) contract, his health, behiavior and whether or not it's worth it for him to play in the preseason. So, what was Beckham up to before the Giants 22-16 win over the Jets? Well, he was making a young fan's day. It doesn't matter that the child is wearing a Sam Darnold jersey, of course.
Odell Beckham makes a fan's day before Giants game
Much of the conversation surrounding Odell Beckham Jr. this offseason has been his (lack of a new) contract, his health, behiavior and whether or not it's worth it for him to play in the preseason. So, what was Beckham up to before the Giants 22-16 win over the Jets? Well, he was making a young fan's day. It doesn't matter that the child is wearing a Sam Darnold jersey, of course.
Giants top Jets, 22-16, in third preseason game
The Giants kicked five field goals and took advantage of holes in the Jets' special teams unit en route to a 22-16 win in a preseason matchup on Friday night. >> Box score Eli Manning completed 17 of 23 passes for 183 yards, including a deep 54-yard pass to Cody Latimer, while Davis Webb completed five of 11 passes for 73 yards and Kyle Lauletta completed one pass in limited action. Sam Darnold led the Jets on two touchdown drives, including a 12-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter.
Vacc's Instant Analysis: Giants' Manning looks strong, accurate in preseason matchup vs. Jets
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - The Giants are betting a lot on their belief that Eli Manning can return to an elite level this season. There's of course no way to tell if they're right from preseason action. But on Friday night, the 37-year-old quarterback looked pretty good. In his most extended action of the preseason by far, Manning was 17 of 23 for 188 yards in the Giants' 22-16 win over the Jets. He looked strong and accurate and even fired off a few nice, deep passes.
Giants WR Sterling Shepard fined for blindside block vs. Lions
The NFL has fined Giants WR Sterling Shepard $26,739 for making a blindslide block during a preseason game against the Detroit Lions last week, per SNY's Ralph Vacchiano. Shepard's fine stems from when he was blocking on a run by RB Wayne Gallman during the first quarter of the game. LB Mark Herzlich was flagged during that same game for unsportsmanlike conduct for violating the new helmet rule, but was not fined.
Giants TE Evan Engram suffers concussion in preseason game vs. Jets
On the past two unofficial depth charts the Giants released, the center position has said Jon Halapio was on the first team. But, for Halapio, he's just happy to be on the roster in the first place. To know why, you have to go back a few years after he was drafted in the sixth round by the Patriots in 2014. Halapio, who came out of the University of Florida, was seeing an NFL dream come true. That is until he was cut in September.
Giants' odds to win Super Bowl LIII have improved more than any team
The Giants' odds to win Super Bowl LIII have increased dramatically. After sitting at 75/1 on May 1, the Giants' odds are now 40/1, according to Bovada Sportsbook in Las Vegas. The Giants' odds improved the most of any team. Big Blue is now right in the middle of the pack when it comes to odds to hoist the Lombardi Trophy, with 15 teams having better odds than them. As far as the rest of the NFC East...
Giants' Manning details ability to stay durable entering 15th season
Giants quarterback Eli Manning hasn't missed a game due to injury through his first 14 seasons in the NFL. The only game he missed since taking the reins as New York's franchise quarterback was last season, when former head coach Ben McAdoo ended his streak of 210 consecutive starts by replacing him with Geno Smith for one week before he was fired and the team went back to Manning. How has the 37-year-old Manning been able to take the hits and get up each week?
Giants' odds to win Super Bowl LIII improve to 40/1
The Giants' odds to win Super Bowl LIII have increased dramatically. After sitting at 75/1 on May 1, the Giants' odds are now 40/1, according to Bovada Sportsbook in Las Vegas. The Giants' odds improved the most of any team. Big Blue is now right in the middle of the pack when it comes to odds to hoist the Lombardi Trophy, with 15 teams having better odds than them. As far as the rest of the NFC East...
The latest on Giants' Odell Beckham's contract situation
As NFL week one comes closer, Giants WR Odell Beckham still doesn't have a new contract. The receiver isn't holding out, but Beckham's desire for a new deal is public knowledge. The latest on No. 13's negotations for a new deal is that talks are ongoing and there is 'optimism' that a deal will get done by Opening Day but no deal is imminent, according to SNY's Ralph Vacchiano. "I definitely think it's gonna work itself out," Beckham told reporters last week.
Giants' Collins ready to give Darnold a New York welcome to NFL
Landon Collins thinks the Jets drafted a winner in Sam Darnold, but that doesn't mean the Giants defense isn't looking forward to 'feasting' on the rookie. Collins thinks Darnold's career will be a successful one but says the Giants defense is going to 'have fun' with their game against the Jets' rookie. "He's a rookie, we feast on rookies sometimes," Collins said, via Newsday's Owen O'Brien. "It's always an exciting game.
Saquon Barkley feels good but knows why Giants are being cautious
After suffering his first NFL injuries -- a mild hamstring strain -- Giants rookie RB Saquon Barkley has been watching practice from afar. Well, the sideline to be exact. Barkley, who sat out of practice all last week while the Giants were in Detroit, returned to the field Monday. He has been mostly restricted to individual drills on the side, with a few team reps coming on Wednesday. For any rookie, making a great first impression on their new coaches is what each one strives to do.
Former Giants CB Rodgers-Cromartie finds new home with Raiders
Former Giants CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie has reportedly agreed to a deal with the Raiders for next season, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Rodgers-Cromartie has been looking for a new home in the NFL since the Giants decided to part ways with him this offseason. Not only was his contract considered by some to be too lucrative, DRC also had some issues with New York last season.
Giants' Jonathan Stewart ready to contribute more than mentoring
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - A few eyebrows were raised back in March when the Giants gave Jonathan Stewart a two-year, $6.9 million deal. It seemed like a lot for a 31-year-old running back on the downside of his career. Then, the Giants went out and drafted Saquon Barkley. And then this summer, second-year pro Wayne Gallman stepped up and won over his coach. All of a sudden, Stewart seems like an expensive mentor whose job is to teach the young running backs the NFL ropes.
Giants players don't see Beckham's contract situation as a distraction
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - There are 2 ½ weeks until the regular season opens and Odell Beckham Jr. still doesn't have his lucrative new contract. That means it's possible the Giants will soon be playing games that count with this unresolved matter hanging over their heads. And that's a big deal, isn't it? It has the potential to be a season-crushing distraction for the Giants, right? "No. I don't see it being a distraction at all," said Giants receiver Sterling Shepard.
Giants rookie Saquon Barkley returns to practice on limited basis
Giants rookie RB Saquon Barkley (hamstring) returned to practice in a limited capacity on Wednesday -- his first action in over a week. He had been working on his own without pads on Monday. It has been the Giants' mission to be cautious with their No. 2 overall pick. Head coach Pat Shurmur said the team "we'll be smart with him as we move along here" when the injury initially occured. The Giants are set to take on the Jets this Friday for Week 3 of the preseason.
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