The Philadelphia Eagles announce they have signed LB Brad Jones to a two-year contract. The 6-3, 242-pound Jones played his first six NFL campaigns with the Green Bay Packers and totaled 293 tackles, 10 sacks and two forced fumbles in 76 games (36 starts). He has also played in seven career playoff games (five starts) […]
The Philadelphia Eagles announced they have released offensive lineman Todd Herremans. A fourth round draft choice of the Eagles in 2005 out of Saginaw Valley State, the 32-year-old Herremans played his first 10 seasons in Philadelphia and appeared in 135 career games with 132 starts including the playoffs during his tenure with the Eagles. “Todd […]
CHICAGO – The Arena Football League determined its division alignment for the 2015 season at the annual Board of Directors meetings in Las Vegas this week. The League will once again feature four three-team divisions within two conferences – American and National – based on geographic relationships and historic rivalries. The four division names will […]
Hillis was a seven-year veteran who joined the Giants on Oct. 16, 2013 – 10 days after David Wilson suffered a season-ending neck injury. In 2014, Hillis played in the season’s first nine games. He left the game on Nov. 9 in Seattle with a concussion and was placed on injured reserve six days later. […]
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – The Giants today released veteran defensive end Mathias Kiwanuka. Kiwanuka was the 32nd overall selection in the 2006 NFL Draft. In nine seasons with the Giants he played in 120 games with 82 starts – 52 at defensive end, 29 at strongside linebacker and one at weakside linebacker. Kiwanuka has […]
PHILADELPHIA (February 20, 2015) – The Philadelphia Soul announce a trade with Los Angeles KISS for First-Team All-Arena linebacker Beau Bell (6’1, 245, UNLV), in exchange for fullback Derrick Ross (6’0, 250, Tarleton State) and future considerations. With the addition of one of the league’s best defensive players, Philadelphia continues to strengthen the defense in […]
The Philadelphia Eagles announced the hire of Brian Smith as assistant linebackers coach. The 35-year-old Smith spent the past eight seasons as an assistant coach with the New York Jets, including the past two years as the team’s assistant defensive backs coach. He joined the Jets in 2007 as a quality control coach on […]
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – – On Dec. 29, 2013, Terrell Thomas was the Giants’ starting nickel back in their season finale against the Washington Redskins. It was his seventh start in a season in which he played all 16 games. Thomas had five tackles and knocked down three passes in the Giants’ 20-6 victory. […]
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – The Giants today signed center Brett Jones, one of the Canadian Football League’s most decorated offensive linemen. The team also announced it has waived running back David Wilson, the 2012 first-round draft choice whose career ended prematurely because of a neck injury. Jones, 6-2 and 315 pounds, played the […]
By Michael Eisen Feb. 6, 2015 NEW YORK – In a farewell that was both heart-wrenching and humorous, Ann Mara was remembered today for her devotion to her family and the Giants, her deep faith, and an indomitable spirt that lifted anyone who had the good fortune to meet her. Mara, “The First […]
