SB Nation New York - Giants Free Agency 2012: Chase Blackburn Returns On One-Year Contracthttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48977/ny-fave.png2012-04-26T17:08:52-04:00http://newyork.sbnation.com/rss/stream/25618892012-04-26T17:08:52-04:002012-04-26T17:08:52-04:00Giants Free Agency 2012: New York Signs Shaun Rogers Before 2012 NFL Draft
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<p>The 2012 NFL Draft is just hours away from its start, and the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bigblueview.com/">New York Giants</a> are making moves. Well, the Giants are not making any trades for draft picks, <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/Giants/status/195615280469250048">but they did sign</a> defensive lineman <span>Shaun Rogers</span> on Thursday. The move adds depth to the New York's defensive line which is needed.</p>
<p>Rogers, 33, is a three-time Pro Bowler who spent last season with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/">New Orleans Saints</a>, but played just five game over the last two seasons. Rogers most productive years come when he was with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/">Detroit Lions</a> ('01-07), where he made two Pro Bowl teams.</p>
<p>Rogers' best days maybe behind him, however, his experience and extra body is a nice addition. Rogers probably will not be asked to be a play-maker, which might be a good role for him.</p>
<p>This move may affect the Giants pick in the NFL Draft, No. 32 overall, but many NFL Mock drafts have them<a href="http://newyork.sbnation.com/2012/4/26/2977431/2012-nfl-draft-new-york-giants-predictions-mock-drafts-coby-fleener/in/2739291"> taking a tight end</a>.</p>
<p><i>For more on Giants free agency, check out this SB Nation New York </i><a href="http://newyork.sbnation.com/new-york-giants/2012/2/14/2797848/giants-free-agency-2012-mario-manningham-leaving-new-york">StoryStream</a><i>. Meanwhile, everything on the Giants NFL Draft can be <a href="http://newyork.sbnation.com/2012/4/25/2975250/new-york-giants-2012-nfl-draft-jerry-reese-rumors-selection-osi-umenyiora">found here</a>.</i></p>
https://newyork.sbnation.com/2012/4/26/2978075/giants-free-agency-2012-new-york-signs-shaun-rogers-before-2012-nfl-draftJared Smith2012-04-13T18:32:52-04:002012-04-13T18:32:52-04:00New York Giants 2012 Offseason: Chase Blackburn Reportedly Agrees To One-Year Deal
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<p>The <a href="https://www.bigblueview.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">New York Giants</a> have reportedly locked up the services of linebacker <span>Chase Blackburn</span> for another season (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2012/04/chase_blackburn_to_return_to_g.html">via NJ.com</a>). While full details about his contract aren't known, Blackburn could be signing for the veteran's minimum salary for the 2012 season.</p>
<p>Blackburn was picked up by New York at the midpoint of the 2011 season and didn't disappoint for the eventual Super Bowl champions. Blackburn played in five games (four starts) during the regular season for the Giants. He made 26 tackles (20 solo) and intercepted one pass.</p>
<p>In the playoffs, Blackburn was also a key contributor. He started all four games and made 26 tackles (17 solo) and had a crucial interception in the Super Bowl. With New England clinging to a 17-15 lead in the fourth quarter, Blackburn intercepted a deep <span>Tom Brady</span> pass intended for <span>Rob Gronkowski</span> at the Giants' 8-yard line.</p>
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https://newyork.sbnation.com/new-york-giants/2012/4/13/2947064/new-york-giants-2012-offseason-chase-blackburn-signs-one-year-deal-super-bowl-interceptionPat Johnston2012-04-12T09:17:13-04:002012-04-12T09:17:13-04:00New York Giants 2012 Free Agency: Giants Reportedly Sign Antwaun Molden
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bigblueview.com/">New York Giants</a> <a href="http://espn.go.com/boston/nfl/story/_/id/7803988/new-york-giants-agree-deal-cb-antwaun-molden-according-source">have reportedly come to terms</a> with free agent cornerback <span>Antwaun Molden</span>, who spent the 2011 season as a member of the team that the Giants defeated in Super Bowl XLVI, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.patspulpit.com/">New England Patriots</a>.</p>
<p>Financial details remain uncertain at this point, but Molden should provide depth and experience to a Giants secondary that is dealing with the loss of cornerback <span>Aaron Ross</span> to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/">Jacksonville Jaguars</a> via free agency.</p>
<p>Originally a third-round pick out of Eastern Kentucky in 2008, Molden spent each of his first three seasons with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.battleredblog.com/">Houston Texans</a> before being claimed off waivers by the Patriots in late August of 2011.</p>
<p>He started two games last season and played in each of the Patriots 19 games (including the playoffs), totaling 44 tackles and two interceptions.</p>
<p>Molden had five tackles for the Patriots in the Super Bowl.</p>
<p><i>For more on Giants free agency, be sure to check out our blog <a href="http://bigblueview.com/">Big Blue View</a> and <a href="http://newyork.sbnation.com/">SB Nation New York</a> for all the latest news and updates.</i></p>
https://newyork.sbnation.com/new-york-giants/2012/4/12/2943347/new-york-giants-2012-free-agency-giants-reportedly-sign-antwaun-moldenField Yates2012-04-11T17:51:14-04:002012-04-11T17:51:14-04:00Giants Free Agency 2012: New York Signs OL Sean Locklear
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bigblueview.com/">New York Giants</a> announced the signing of <span>Sean Locklear</span> on Wednesday (<a href="http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Giants-add-Tackle-Sean-Locklear/a8179f68-039a-4c8e-8f21-4964ef3dbd9c" target="_blank">via Giants</a>).</p>
<p>Locklear, an eight-year veteran offensive lineman, played seven years for the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.fieldgulls.com/">Seattle Seahawks</a> and spent last year with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/washington-redskins">Washington Redskins</a>. Locklear was a Third Round (84th overall) pick by the Seahawks out of N.C. State in the 2004 NFL Draft. Locklear has played 105 games and made 82 starts during his NFL career. Last season he played eight games (four starts) for Washington.</p>
<p>Locklear was picked up for depth by the Giants. However, he was excited to join the reigning Super Bowl champions</p>
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<p>"It's exciting," said Locklear, who will attend the opening of the Giants' offseason conditioning program on Monday. "I was on the other end of two games against the Giants last year - followed them pretty well in their run to the Super Bowl. But, actually, when I got the call I was kind of excited about the chance to actually play in New York and who doesn't want to play with the team who just got done winning the Super Bowl? My thing is to just get in here and start fresh, start learning again and try to help this team get back to where they want to go." </p>
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<p>While Locklear has played both right and left tackle during his career, he says he prefers the right side.</p>
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https://newyork.sbnation.com/new-york-giants/2012/4/11/2942089/giants-free-agency-2012-new-york-signs-sean-locklearPat Johnston2012-04-02T19:34:47-04:002012-04-02T19:34:47-04:00Giants Free Agency 2012: Giants Sign Stevie Brown, According To Report
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<p>The <a href="https://www.bigblueview.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">New York Giants</a> have signed safety <span>Stevie Brown</span>, according to a report (<a target="_blank" href="http://twitter.com/#!/RavensInsider/status/186955353815130112">via Aaron Wilson's Twitter</a>).</p>
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<p>Brown was a seventh-round pick of the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/oakland-raiders" class="sbn-auto-link">Oakland Raiders</a> in the 2010 NFL Draft. Brown played 15 games (one start) for the Raiders during the 2010 season. He made 30 tackles (25 solo) and defended two passes. The Raiders released Brown before the 2011 season and he was picked up by the <a href="https://www.catscratchreader.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Carolina Panthers</a> and then the <a href="https://www.stampedeblue.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Indianapolis Colts</a>. Brown only played for the Colts last season in eight games as a special teams player. He made five tackles. Brown is likely going to be in competition for a special teams spot on the Giants.</p>
<p>Brown (5-foot-11, 215 pounds) ended last season on IR after a quadriceps injury. He also had drawn interest from the Cincinnati <a href="https://www.cincyjungle.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Bengals</a> before signing with New York.</p>
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https://newyork.sbnation.com/new-york-giants/2012/4/2/2921252/giants-free-agency-2012-stevie-brown-nfl-coltsPat Johnston2012-04-02T11:15:21-04:002012-04-02T11:15:21-04:00Giants Free Agency 2012: Antwaun Molden To Visit Giants
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<p><span>Antwaun Molden</span> will be in New York today making a free agent visit with the <a href="https://www.bigblueview.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">New York Giants</a>, <a href="http://profootball.scout.com/a.z?s=127&p=9&c=2&cid=1173589&nid=5902923&fhn=1">according to Scout.com</a>.</p>
<p>The free agent cornerback played last season with the <a href="https://www.patspulpit.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">New England Patriots</a>. He made an appearance in every game in 2011, including two starts for the beleaguered Patriots secondary.</p>
<p>Molden, 27, is a big and physical corner who stands six-foot-one and weighs just under 200 pounds.</p>
<p>With <span>Corey Webster</span>, <span>Terrell Thomas</span> and <span>Prince Amukamara</span> already in the fold, Molden would be brought in mostly for depth in the defensive backfield. With the way today's NFL is played, a team can never have enough quality corners.</p>
<p><span>Aaron Ross</span> leaving for Jacksonville also left a hole for general manager Jerry Reese to fill. Molden would fit the bill as an experienced player with some ability.</p>
<p>Molden was drafted four years ago by the <a href="https://www.battleredblog.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Houston Texans</a>, where he played before joining New England.</p>
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https://newyork.sbnation.com/new-york-giants/2012/4/2/2920021/new-york-giants-free-agents-2012-antwaun-moldenMatt Verderame2012-03-29T08:06:37-04:002012-03-29T08:06:37-04:00Devin Thomas Signing: Thomas Joins Chicago Bears
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<p>The free-agent defections from the defending Super Bowl champion <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bigblueview.com/">New York Giants</a> continued late Wednesday night when <span>Devin Thomas</span>, hero of the NFC Championship Game victory over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.ninersnation.com/">San Francisco 49ers</a>, <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/giants/2012/03/devin-thomas-signs-one-year-deal-with-chicago" target="_blank">signed with the Chicago Bears</a>. </p>
<p>Thomas recovered two fumbled punts in the championship game, including one in overtime that set up the game-winning field goal.</p>
<p>A wide receiver, Thomas did not seem likely to get much of an opportunity to play significant snaps on offense with the Giants even following the departure of <span>Mario Manningham</span>. New York has <span>Victor Cruz</span> and <span>Hakeem Nicks</span>, as well as <span>Domenik Hixon</span>, <span>Jerrel Jernigan</span> and <span>Ramses Barden</span>. There might be more of an opportunity for Thomas on offense in Chicago.</p>
<p>"I feel like there's a good opportunity for me to come in and battle for a position and contribute on special teams," Thomas said in a statement released by the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.windycitygridiron.com/">Bears</a>. "I love the tradition that Chicago has and I felt like it would be a good fit for me."</p>
https://newyork.sbnation.com/new-york-giants/2012/3/29/2910494/new-york-giants-free-agents-2012-devin-thomas-chicago-bearsEd Valentine2012-03-28T11:32:30-04:002012-03-28T11:32:30-04:00Giants Free Agency 2012: Brandon Jacobs Signs With The 49ers
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<p><span>Brandon Jacobs</span> has officially left the <a href="https://www.bigblueview.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">New York Giants</a> to join the <a href="https://www.ninersnation.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">San Francisco 49ers</a>.</p>
<p><a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/statuses/185024004216721409">According to Adam Schefter via Twitter</a>, the power back has taken his ability across the country and into the Bay Area.</p>
<p>Details haven't been made available yet for the contract.</p>
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<p>This leaves the Giants unprotected now if <span>Ahmad Bradshaw</span> gets hurt. Bradshaw has had more than 175 carries just once in his career, and has suffered several foot and ankle injuries.</p>
<p>Jacobs also brought a toughness down near the goal line that will be sorely missed. His attitude sometimes outweighed his production, but Jacobs was definitely an asset at times.</p>
<p>With the name running backs mostly signed at this point, New York may be looking at the draft to replenish the position. The Giants also have D.J. Ware and Da'Rel Scott as potential replacements for Jacobs.</p>
<p><i>-- For more on the Giants, be sure to check out<a href="http://bigblueview.com"> Big Blue View</a>.</i></p>
https://newyork.sbnation.com/new-york-giants/2012/3/28/2908486/new-york-giants-free-agents-2012-brandon-jacobs-49ersMatt Verderame