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03-06-2025
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NY Giants Legend, 66, Shocks Everyone With Appearance After Past Struggles
NY Giants Legend, 66, Shocks Everyone With Appearance After Past Struggles originally appeared on Parade. Sixty-six-year-old Lawrence Taylor, best known as 'L.T.,' joins Eli Manning and Michael Strahan as one of the most iconic players to ever suit up for the New York Giants. Advertisement Taylor made a recent surprise appearance at the Giants' OTAs (Organized Team Activities), where he offered pearls of wisdom on teamwork to the current defensive squad. But it was his appearance following recent legal troubles last summer that had everyone talking. Related: NFL Star Stefon Diggs In Hot Water Over Troubling Viral Video While encouraging the players to spend time together outside of practice to build camaraderie on the field, Taylor described the group as 'like a bunch of crazy dogs' who need to play as 'one unit.' Before leaving the group, L.T. lamented no longer playing football, stating: 'I wish I could still play, but I'm too goddamned old, you know? I can't do it no more." Despite the comment, his presence at the Giants' training facility was anything but aged. Wearing black sweats and a gray-and-black sweatshirt, Taylor looked fit and healthy, even with a newly grayed beard. His appearance was a welcome sight for fans of the athlete, who also had a memorable role in Oliver Stone's Any Given Sunday. Taylor's past legal troubles and history with drug use have previously made him the subject of dramatic headlines. Advertisement Related: 'Baywatch' Star Donna D'Errico, 57, Slips Back Into Her Red Swimsuit Over 15 Years Later In his 2004 biography L.T.: Over the Edge, the 10-time All-Pro attributed his struggles during and after his NFL career to being an adrenaline junkie who lived life on the edge. The former Giants star — widely regarded as the greatest defensive player of all time — told The New York Times in 2003 that "L.T. is dead." Despite Taylor's attempt to put his fast-living persona to rest, the former NFL star was arrested for failing to report his address, a requirement of past legal issues stemming from Lawrence's interaction with an underage prostitute. The case against Taylor was dismissed in July 2024. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 Advertisement NY Giants Legend, 66, Shocks Everyone With Appearance After Past Struggles first appeared on Parade on May 29, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on May 29, 2025, where it first appeared.
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03-06-2025
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NFL Legend, 44, Has Strong Words For Saquon Barkley
NFL Legend, 44, Has Strong Words For Saquon Barkley originally appeared on Parade. Michael Vick is sending a strong message to Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley. Barkley, a former NY Giants star, is now a Super Bowl champion who can also add 'Madden 2025 Cover' to his resume according to an announcement made Monday. Advertisement Related: NY Giants Legend, 66, Shocks Everyone With Appearance After Past Struggles Vick, a former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback, shares more than just an Eagles tenure with Barkley. Vick also had the honor of his image gracing the cover of Madden 2004. Now he's sending Barkley a strong message. Wearing a green and gold T-shirt that read 'BEHOLD,' Vick, who currently works as the head coach for Norfolk State University, offered his strong support and encouragement in a direct-to-camera video posted to his social media, which Vick captioned, 'I see you @saquon!!!' In the video Vick said, 'This message is going out to Saquon Barkley. Congratulations on being the 2026 Madden cover athlete. I know this is a special moment for you. Me being a former Madden cover athlete myself, I know what it really means to grace the cover. Congrats to your teammates as well because without them, this didn't happen. So y'all can all share this together. Keep doing you. Keep bleeding green. Keep believing in yourself. Keep trusting the process, as we say, because we know what that mean. I know 2025 will be an amazing season for you. Stay healthy and hope all is well, bro.' While Vick restricted comments on the supportive post, it did garner thousands of likes, including one from Saquon Barkley himself. Advertisement Related: '80s Pop Icon, 63, Puts Major Glow-Up on Display: 'She Has Aged Beautifully' Madden NFL 25 will be released on August 14, 2025. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 NFL Legend, 44, Has Strong Words For Saquon Barkley first appeared on Parade on Jun 3, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
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09-05-2025
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Jaxson Dart's Request at Giants Practice is Turning Heads
The New York Giants came out of the 2025 NFL Draft acquiring a lot of impressive fresh talent, selecting a total of seven players, with Mel Kiper Jr. of ESPN grading the haul as an A-. There's no doubt their biggest additions come in the form of Penn State EDGE Abdul Carter, with the No. 3 pick, and Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart, whom they traded up to get at No. 25. Advertisement Now, the Giants get the opportunity to see all of their rookies in action for the first time at a mini-camp, which started on Friday and will run through Sunday. That also means these players get to talk to the media, and before answering any questions on Friday, Dart asked that each reporter introduce themself so he can "put a face to the name." The request has caught the attention of several Giants fans on social media, who are now praising the young quarterback for his gesture. "Set the tone for mutual respect right away. That's a power move," said one comment. "A breath of fresh air #NYGiants," said another. Advertisement "I respect Jaxson Dart doing this. He's getting to know us as media. It fits with him telling us after the draft he cares about getting to know his teammates on both sides of the ball," a third added. A fourth stated, 'They got a good one." "I like how Dart's commanding the room here. He's going to a leader and future captain for the #NYGiants I know that much," a fifth continued. "We got a leader!!" said another. New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll talks with quarterback Jaxson Dart (6).John Jones-Imagn Images Of course, there's hope that Dart can blossom into a true franchise quarterback, which is something the Giants have lacked since Eli Manning, who spent 16 years with the team (2004 to 2019) and helped with two Super Bowls. Related: Browns Reveal Joe Flacco's Role with QBs Shedeur Sanders, Dillon Gabriel
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24-04-2025
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NY Giants NFL draft picks 2025: Live round-by-round selections
EAST RUTHERFORD - One of the few benefits of a 3-win season - perhaps the only one - is not having to wait long on NFL Draft Night to be on the clock for a team's first selection. The Giants certainly will not be sitting around doing nothing when the festivities kick off at 8 p.m. Thursday night at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. General manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll are certainly facing a complicated situation heading into their fourth draft together, but when it comes to their first pick - No. 3 overall - the reality appears simple, relatively speaking. Advertisement Still, there's little doubt that what the Giants do over the course of the rest of the draft will shape the future of the franchise, good or bad. The expectation is, provided the first two picks go chalk with the Titans taking Miami quarterback Cam Ward and the Browns selecting Colorado cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter, that the Giants will choose Penn State pass rusher Abdul Carter at No. 3. Even Carter - a Philadelphia Eagles fan all his life - indicated Wednesday that he was anticipating a new home in the Big Apple, not to mention a change in his loyalty. "Once I go to New York, I'm all New York," Carter told Bruce Beck of WNBC 4 New York at a Play 60 event in Green Bay. "I'm gonna have to leave Philly behind.' Here is a look at all eight of the Giants' selections, and keep checking back throughout the draft with instant analysis of every pick once it is made: NY Giants draft picks 2025 Round 1: No. 3 overall Round 2: No. 34 Round 3: No. 65 Round 3: No. 99 (compensatory selection) Round 4: No. 105 Round 5: No. 154 (from Seattle) Round 7: No. 219 Round 7: No. 246 (from Buffalo) Where is the NFL Draft 2025? This year's draft will be held in Green Bay, Wisconsin, home of the Packers. NY Giants draft class 2024 Round 1: Malik Nabers, WR Round 2: Tyler Nubin, S Round 3: Dru Phillips, CB Round 4: Theo Johnson, TE Round 5: Tyrone Tracy, RB Round 6: Darius Muasau, LB This article originally appeared on What picks do NY Giants have? Complete list of Big Blue picks
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11-04-2025
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Former NY Giants QB Drew Lock has a new home, signing with a team he's played for before
Former NY Giants QB Drew Lock has a new home, signing with a team he's played for before Drew Lock, who spent the 2024 season with the New York Giants, has found a new home for 2025 − sort of. The veteran quarterback, who played in eight games for the Giants (starting five of them) during a lost season, is returning to the Seattle Seahawks, according to reports. Nov 28, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; New York Giants quarterback Drew Lock (2) rushes with the ball during the first quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images Lock was a member of the Seahawks during the 2022-23 seasons. The former Missouri star was selected by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He spent three seasons in Denver before being traded to Seattle. Advertisement Following the release of Giants starter Daniel Jones (and Tommy DeVito starting one game), Lock was named starter in Week 13 for the Giants' Thanksgiving Day game in Dallas against the Cowboys. His best game with the Giants came in Week 17, a he threw four TD passes and rushed for another in a 45-33 victory over the Indianapolis Colts at MetLife Stadium. Overall with the Giants in 2024, Lock threw six touchdowns and five interceptions. This article originally appeared on Drew Lock: Former NY Giants quarterback signing with Seattle Seahawks, per reports
