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Giants' William Peterson Again Faces A Season-Ending Back Injury

Oct 18, 2014 10:12 PM

For the second time in three seasons, New York Giants starting cornerback William Peterson has a potentially season-ending back injury. Peterson, listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against St. Louis, said Thursday the injury could force him to miss the game and possibly the rest of the season. Peterson said the team's medical staff diagnosed a fracture of his lower back after he had an MRI exam last week. He experienced pain while playing against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday night, and said further tests this week showed the injury to be more serious. "I was told it was something I could play with that would just cause me pain, but it wouldn't cause any other damage to the back," he said. "But after the game, on Monday I was told it was more serious in nature. Right now it doesn't look good for this weekend and it doesn't look good for this season."

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Jets And Giants Agree To New Meadowlands Stadium

Oct 18, 2014 10:12 PM

The New York Giants and Jets agreed Thursday to build a stadium in the Meadowlands that would become the first NFL venue to be owned and operated by two teams. The facility will be built near state-owned Giants Stadium, which is currently home to both teams and is among the league's oldest stadiums. Specific details about the stadium plan are to be developed over the next several months, including its new name. The teams plan to put the naming rights up for bid. Acting Gov. Richard J. Codey announced the deal during a press conference at the stadium, saying it would guarantee both teams remain in New Jersey for the next 99 years. Codey, appearing with the owners of both teams, said the Jets would also relocate their practice facility to New Jersey. The Jets now practice at Hofstra University on Long Island. The project would create "tens of thousands of new jobs," Codey said, adding he was also looking forward to revenue from income taxes from the Jets' payroll.

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Strahan Questionable For Game

Dec 9, 2014 1:08 PM

New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan missed practice Friday with a sore back and was listed as questionable for Sunday night's game at San Diego. Strahan, who also missed some practice time last week with back spasms before recording five tackles and a sack against the New Orleans Saints on Monday night, did not appear too worried about his latest problem. ``I'm fine,'' Strahan said. ``If I don't play on Sunday, then be concerned.''

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Giants Close To Deal For A New Stadium

Oct 18, 2014 10:10 PM

In spite of what the New York Jets are saying about a new stadium to be run jointly by both New York teams, the Giants seem to think they are close to a deal to build an 80,000-seat stadium and adjacent practice facility that would cost $800 million and be paid for by both teams. On Thursday, the Jets appeared to have a different view of the status of negotiations. "I think at this point we are far apart," spokeswoman Marissa Shorenstein said. The new stadium, if built, would open for the 2009 football season. "We're very close to concluding a deal" with the Giants, Robert G. Sommer, a spokesman for the Xanadu developers, said Thursday evening.

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Tiki Barber Gets Two-Year Extension

Dec 2, 2014 7:49 AM

New York Giants running back Tiki Barber said he signed a two-year contract extension with the team Thursday. The new contract goes through the 2008 season. Barber's agent, Mark Lepselter, did not immediately return a phone message Thursday. Under terms of his previous contract, Barber was scheduled to earn $4.25 million this season and in 2006. ``It's something we've been working on for a few months, and I'm glad it got done,'' Barber said. ``It assures I'll be here for the rest of my career. We're excited about it. This organization has been very loyal to me and I've been very loyal to this organization, and it'll always be that way.''

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Eli To Be Ready For Opener

Sep 17, 2014 9:42 AM

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning has been listed as probable for Sunday's opener against the Arizona Cardinals. Manning sprained his right elbow in a preseason game against Carolina on Aug. 20 and resumed practicing Tuesday. He said Wednesday that he felt no pain in the elbow after Tuesday's workout and was able to complete Wednesday's practice with no problems.

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Giants Add Morton, Cut Jesse ?The Bachelor? Palmer

Mar 23, 2014 10:21 AM

The New York Giants signed recently released punt return-man Chad Morton on Saturday and cut 3rd string quarterback Jesse Palmer. Morton singed a one-year, $450,000 contract and should take over the main role as punt returner when the season begins. "He's a playmaker," Coughlin said in a statement. "(He's) a guy that's done it in the past, not only as a punt returner, but as a kickoff returner."

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