rhett ellison
Giants' free-agency hunt turns to offense with tight end replacement
There are luxuries and there are necessities and there are purchases made simply as replacements. Consider the Giants agreeing to terms Tuesday with tight end Levine Toilolo as the latter....
Giants tight end's retirement comes with feeling of gratitude
Rhett Ellison came as advertised when the Giants signed him prior to the 2017 season. He provided steady blocking, occasional pass-catching production and consistent professionalism at tight end, making himself...
Giants tight end mulling retirement after season-ending concussion
INDIANAPOLIS – Already young and short on depth, the Giants might be losing a rare veteran contributor. Tight end Rhett Ellison is mulling retirement, according to three NFL sources, after...
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...
Giants LB has chance to join Lawrence Taylor in history books
Markus Golden is an expert on crunching a quarterback with a hit to take away his breath. Some numbers-crunching of Giants history takes Golden’s breath away. Golden needs just one...
A 'big-time' Giant placed on injured reserve
The Giants will place long snapper Zak DeOssie on season-ending injured reserve Saturday to promote long snapper Colin Holba from the practice squad, a source told The Post. DeOssie was...
Giants kicker looking to find what has gone missing
Aldrick Rosas was the image of consistency last season for the Giants. Now they are looking back to find what’s gone missing. Rosas has missed extra points in three straight...
Saquon Barkley injury update calms Giants' biggest worry
Saquon Barkley was knocked around in the Giants' 34-27 loss to the Jets and headed into the X-ray room following the game. “He’s feeling much better,’’ coach Pat Shurmur said...
What Giants fans should look for in final preseason game
Here are three things to watch for in the Giants' final preseason game on Thursday. They face the Patriots. 1. Young offensive linemen Brian Mihalik, Nick Gates, Chad Slade and...
Giants tight ends: Potential star followed by workmanlike group
Leading into the start of training camp (rookies report July 22, veterans July 24,) The Post will provide Giants fans with a position-by-position look at the roster. Next up: The...
The positive Giants took from Kyle Lauletta's nightmare debut
Mike Shula was just stating the facts. Days after Kyle Lauletta made his NFL debut in the fourth quarter of the Giants’ blowout win over the Redskins, Shula was asked...
Stats don't tell story of Sterling Shepard's surprise game ball
Sterling Shepard was surprised to learn Monday that he was awarded a game ball for his performance in the 40-16 victory over the Redskins. Shepard knew what he contributed on...
'The math' still not in Evan Engram's favor with Giants
Evan Engram hasn’t been on the field in practice the past two days, prompting Giants coach Pat Shurmur to tell reporters “you can do the math” regarding the underperforming tight...
Pat Shurmur 'liked our chances' on Giants' failed two-point play
PHILADELPHIA — The Giants scored on their first offensive possession and as they lined up for the extra point, the Eagles were called for having 12 men in the huddle....
Giants fined Odell Beckham Jr. for comments in ESPN interview
Odell Beckham Jr.’s mouth got him plenty of attention this past week — and it also cost him some money. The Giants fined him an undisclosed amount, The Post confirmed...
Olivier Vernon finally returns, but Giants not fully healthy
Perhaps the start of the Giants' season would not be as dire if outside linebacker Olivier Vernon, their most accomplished pass-rusher, played in the first five games. He did not,...
Giants coach fascinated by Evan Engram's fill-in: 'Mark Bavaro aura'
No pressure, Rhett. Giants coach Pat Shurmur offered a hefty comparison for the tight end who will have to lead the charge in making up for the absence of Evan...
How banged-up Giants will replace Evan Engram
Pat Shurmur was making the rounds as a winning Giants head coach for the first time, in the visiting locker room in Houston on Sunday, when he stopped by the...
The Giants squeezed everything out of five exhausted starters
Tired was not an option. Playing every single snap in a game is not easy. Most games, the entire offensive line stays in every play, if possible. On defense, a...
Eli Manning won't put this all at the feet of his offensive line
It was not a lack of preparation and it was not all the handiwork of his offensive line. Eli Manning was sacked six times in Sunday night’s 20-13 loss to...