Giants give LT Diehl new contract Newark, NJ (Sports Network) - The New York Giants signed left tackle David
Diehl to a new six-year contract, keeping him with the team through the 2013
season, according to a report from The Newark Star-Ledger on Tuesday.
Diehl was to enter into the third year of a six-year deal this season after
signing a $15.5 million extension in 2005. Diehl previously played
left guard before Luke Petitgout was released prior to the start of last
season.
Team officials have yet to release financial terms of the deal, reportedly
finalized prior to the NFL Draft. ... More...
Offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride is the latest person to weigh in on the Jeremy Shockey situation. The two talked recently. "Its so nebulous right now, you just have no idea whats going to happen," Gilbride tells the New York Daily News. "Right now hes on our team. Were planning on him being there. Hell be one of the guys that well look to feature and one of the guys that well look to depend on." Gilbride refused to pass along what Shockey said about the situation.
The New York Giants report two of their top rookies, QB Andre Woodson and WR Mario Manningham , are both missing this week's rookie practices due to injury, according to the Associated Press.
Rookie Terrell Thomas (USC) commented on his potential role in the Giants' secondary, according to ProFootballTalk.com. Thomas Said, "I know they have some great corners, but why wouldnt I want to come in here and start? That's what they drafted me for."