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Giants Release WR Burress

James W — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 20:22:41 +0000

In a somewhat surprising move the New York Giants released troubled but talented wide receiver Plaxico Burress, four months after accidentally shooting himself in the leg in a New York City night club. The move leaves the Giants without much at receiver with Amani Toomer possibly not returning to the club as well.

Burress, who had his court date postponed until May 15, has an uphill battle fighting New York City gun charges, with the city being known to have some of the toughest gun laws in the country.

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NFL Awards 2009 Compensatory Draft Picks

James W — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:44:03 +0000

The NFL released the list of compensatory draft picks for this year’s draft based on player losses from last season. Some notable picks include:

The New England Patriots receive the first compensatory pick (the 33rd in the 3rd round) for losing cornerback Asante Samuel to the Philadelphia Eagles.
The New York Giants received the 36th pick in the third round for losing safety Gibril Wilson, linebacker Kawika Mitchell and linebacker/defensive lineman Reggie Torbor.
The Cincinnati Bengals and Tennessee Titans each received four picks (the maximum allowed) after losing six players each.

The full list of compensatory picks can be found on the NFL’s website here.

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Giants Sign DT Canty

James W — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 22:23:05 +0000

The New York Giants added another impressive piece to their dominant defensive line, with the signing of former Cowboys lineman Chris Canty to a six year $42 million contract.

With the additions of Canty and Rocky Bernard to the already dominating Osi Umenyiora and Justin Tuck, the Giants defense should be expected to be one of the most dominating in the league.

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