Ramses Barden could be on the verge of rejoining the New York Giants. A source confirmed that Barden is expected to be at the team facility on Thursday and he could re-sign with the Giants. The New York Daily News first reported that Barden will undergo a physical and if all goes well, the 6-6 receiver is expected to return.
There was a lot of speculation last week that Victor Cruz was close to an extension with the Giants. Looks like it's going to take some more time for both sides to come to an agreement. "We're talking," co-owner Steve Tisch said at the NFL meetings in Boston according to USA Today.
Dwight Freeney would love to play for the Giants, according to his father. "His heart is with ... talking to him, he would love to be with the Giants," Hugh Freeney told Sirius radio's Adam Schein. "But the Giants unfortunately .
There was a lot of talk Tuesday about Victor Cruz's extension negotiations with the Giants. It started with rumblings by reporters on social media that the Pro Bowl receiver could be nearing an agreement.
There were rumblings circulating Tuesday that things might be heating up with Victor Cruz's contract negotiations. But two sources said there is nothing imminent at the moment and that it appears it is status quo in talks between Cruz and the New York Giants on a potential extension.
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- While Victor Cruz tries to hammer out a new extension, offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride will take a long look at what Jerrel Jernigan can do in the slot. Gilbride is confident he will have Cruz in the slot when the Giants play this season.
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Eli Manning hopes Victor Cruz will be able to join the Giants as soon as next week, when the team ramps up its practices in OTAs. "We get into some real practices next week," Manning said at a Guiding Eyes for the Blind event on Monday night.
Our bud Dan Graziano over at the NFC East blog saw this earlier in John Clayton's mailbag. Clayton was asked about the Victor Cruz contract saga: Q: Is Victor Cruz going to accept the long-term contract the Giants are offering him?
Rookie camp opens on Friday, the day we eagerly get our first look at potential future Giants stars. I'll be tweeting (@NotoriousOHM) and blogging from the first day of Giants rookie camp. In the meantime, here's some things to watch for on Friday and Saturday: Nass appeal: Obviously Eli Manning won't be there, but we will get a first glimpse at Ryan Nassib.
Aaron Curry and Josh Cribbs have completed their Thursday visits with the Giants. Both players will leave without signing. Cribbs will continue his free-agent tour by heading to Detroit, according to CBS' Jason La Canfora.
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