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It has been a nightmare week for Giants castoffs

It's been a bad year for ex-Giants, too. After the Giants lost in a heartbreaker to the Eagles last Thursday, the misfortune carried over to former New York players last...

What could push Jets into using the nuclear option on Adam Gase

The 49ers embarrassed the Jets 31-13 on Sunday at MetLife Stadium, dropping them to 0-2 this season. Here are some thoughts and observations from the game. 1. This team is...

NFL coach to Jets: Stay patient with Adam Gase, Sam Darnold

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan believes the Jets need to be patient with head coach Adam Gase and quarterback Sam Darnold. “Adam has been great with quarterbacks,” Shanahan, whose 49ers face...

Jets take flier on veteran linebacker after Giants release

Veteran inside linebacker Alec Ogletree is making a short move from one New York team to the other. He is making the bigger move from a two-year starter and co-captain...

Giants' roster purge begins by releasing two veteran linebackers

INDIANAPOLIS — The purge has begun. To the surprise of no one, the Giants on Wednesday began what figures to be a hefty roster cleanup, releasing linebackers Alec Ogletree and...

Who the Giants could cut this daunting offseason

Shopping season does not begin until March 16, so there is time for the Giants to get their finances in order before opening their coffers in NFL free agency. They...

What Daniel Jones had to say about partying with Eli Manning

He’s just a fun guy to be around, that Eli Manning. Following the Giants’ overtime win against the Redskins last weekend, footage of Daniel Jones and Manning celebrating the win...

Giants giving another rookie a chance over DeAndre Baker

In a planned change to the rotation, Giants rookie cornerback DeAndre Baker retained his starting job against the Bears but had his workload decreased to get more time on defense...

Giants rookie takes step back in troubling performance

CHICAGO — He received a few words of encouragement from Markus Golden, but Corey Ballentine still looked shaken. He headed for the shower, returned to his locker inside the visitor’s...

Giants report card: Pat Shurmur's sad trend won't go away

Grading the Giants after their 19-14 loss to the Bears on Sunday. Offense Look no further than this: The Giants were 1-for-12 on third-down conversions. This was an inept showing....

Jets LB talks sack goals, Adam Gase, unique childhood

Jets linebacker Jordan Jenkins tackles some Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby. Q: Describe your mentality on the field. A: My mentality on the field is almost exactly opposite of...

One Jet bringing trash talk to battle vs. Giants

Don’t tell Jordan Jenkins that Sunday isn’t important. Don’t tell him this is just another game between two dismal teams with a combined 3-14 record playing out the string, a...

What Giants' deadline aftermath revealed about Pat Shurmur

As the NFL trade deadline neared, it was easy pickings to sidle up to Janoris Jenkins, Alec Ogletree or Nate Solder and ask: Do you want to leave the Giants?...

Giants, Jets have varying responses to not being traded

The NFL trade deadline came and went Tuesday afternoon with neither the woebegone Giants (2-6) nor Jets (1-6) making moves, and it didn't take long for those who found themselves...

Giants react to aftermath of players-only meeting

The Giants held their players-only meeting on Monday, and linebacker Alec Ogletree said, “I’ll just leave it at, the players wanted to have our meeting and we had our meeting...

What Giants might do next after Leonard Williams trade

Take a look at the record, take a look at the man calling the shots and take a look at the roster. The Giants have already taken the plunge with...

Janoris Jenkins curses off Giants trade talk as it gets awkward

DETROIT — Janoris Jenkins is helping organize a players-only team meeting he might not be around to attend. The Giants defense made many familiar mistakes and allowed touchdowns of 41...

Why it's not fun and games in Giants locker room anymore

There was that unmistakable sound most everyone is familiar with. There is nothing quite like hearing a hollow light little ball coming in contact with a rubber-coated paddle to stir...

Intriguing trade possibilities as Giants reality becomes clear

Can it be a sale if no one wants what might be offered? The NFL trade deadline arrives in one week, as deals must be completed by 4 p.m. on...

Giants vs. Cardinals: Preview, predictions, what to watch for

Paul's pick A duel between rookie quarterbacks does not often lead to a shootout, but the Giants are 29th in the league in defense and the Cardinals are 30th. Health...