Dave Merritt rumors, news

Dave Merritt news, rumors

  • Chiefs signing cornerback Kristian Fulton to two-year contract, per multiple reports
    • Chiefs signing cornerback Kristian Fulton to two-year contract, per multiple reports
    Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images On Day 2 of the “legal tampering period,” Kansas City has bolstered its defensive back room. On Tuesday, the Kansas City Chiefs continued their initial offseason maneuvering by agreeing to terms with former Tennessee Titans (and Los Angeles Chargers) cornerback Kristian Fulton on a two-year contract. According to NFL Network, the deal is worth $20 million — wi...2025
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  • Ed’s excellent Indianapolis adventure, 2025 edition
    • Ed’s excellent Indianapolis adventure, 2025 edition
    Travis Hunter is up there, way up there, talking to media. This was my seventh Combine trip, and one of the most memorable There very nearly was no ‘Ed’s excellent adventure to Indianapolis’ this year. After traveling to the NFL Scouting Combine the past six years I was not going to make the trek this time around. My bosses won’t like me mentioning this, but the annual trip to the Combin...2025
  • AP Premier: 3 things I’m watching for in Chiefs-Eagles
    • AP Premier: 3 things I’m watching for in Chiefs-Eagles
    What is Arrowhead Pride Premier? Arrowhead Pride Premier is our tri-weekly newsletter, one that provides analysis and exclusive insights directly from Arrowhead Stadium, delivered straight to your inbox. Below is a preview of the latest edition. 3 things I’m watching for in Chiefs-Eagles BY PETE SWEENEY We’ve reached the finish line. Just two days – and one final newsletter – remain before the de...2025
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  • Trent McDuffie before late blitz in AFC Championship: ‘We got them’
    • Trent McDuffie before late blitz in AFC Championship: ‘We got them’
    Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images The controlled chaos of defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo’s scheme helped finish off the AFC Title. It wasn’t always pretty for the Kansas City Chiefs’ defense in the AFC Championship, countering the Buffalo Bills’ dynamic offense that avoided turning the ball over. The 32-29 final was the result of an epic back-and-forth between arguably the two best...2025
  • Chiefs’ defense to be tested by Browns’ ‘explosive’ duo
    • Chiefs’ defense to be tested by Browns’ ‘explosive’ duo
    Photo by Helen H. Richardson/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images The Chiefs’ coverage is preparing for a high-volume passing attack in Cleveland. The Kansas City Chiefs defense is working on improvement in pass coverage. The unit will get plenty of repetitions against the Cleveland Browns: the Browns lead the NFL in pass attempts (512) this season, dropping back on a league-hi...2024
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  • Steve Spagnuolo is stressing ‘eye discipline’ to Chiefs’ pass defense
    • Steve Spagnuolo is stressing ‘eye discipline’ to Chiefs’ pass defense
    Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images Kansas City’s defensive coaching staff is trying to improve how the team’s defensive backs see plays. The Kansas City Chiefs have continued to win through every obstacle they have faced this season. One of those was when starting cornerback Jaylen Watson was lost to injury, which shifted the defensive lineup enough to expose holes in coverage. Still, the...2024
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Dave Merritt injury and suspension

  • • Chiefs signing cornerback Kristian Fulton to two-year contract, per multiple reports
    2025
  • • AP Premier: 3 things I’m watching for in Chiefs-Eagles
    2025
  • • Steve Spagnuolo is stressing ‘eye discipline’ to Chiefs’ pass defense
    2024
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  • 5 things we learned from the Chiefs’ buzzer-beater against Carolina
    • 5 things we learned from the Chiefs’ buzzer-beater against Carolina
    Photo by Matt Kelley/Getty Images It was supposed to be a get-right game for Kansas City, but we have been left with more questions than answers. While it took a couple of quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ magic moments to make it happen, the Kansas City Chiefs drove down the field with less than two minutes remaining to pull out a 30-27 victory over the Carolina Panthers with rookie placekicke...2024
  • The Chiefs are still deciding what to do at cornerback
    • The Chiefs are still deciding what to do at cornerback
    Photo by Aaron M. Sprecher/Getty Images Kansas City has lost a corner in each of the last two games. When the Kansas City Chiefs lost starting cornerback Jaylen Watson to an ankle injury in the Week 7 victory over the San Francisco 49ers, there was plenty of concern about how the team would replace one of its rising young stars. Third-year player Nazeeh Johnson stepped into the role in San...2024
  • Joshua Williams is ready to step up amid Chiefs’ cornerback injuries
    • Joshua Williams is ready to step up amid Chiefs’ cornerback injuries
    Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images The third-year cornerback is prepared for his latest opportunity on defense. The development of defensive backs by the Kansas City Chiefs has been rightfully touted in the tenure of defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo and position coach Dave Merritt. The team’s current situation may put that to the biggest test yet. Injuries at cornerback, including Na...2024
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  • Christian Roland-Wallace saw miscommunication before interception
    • Christian Roland-Wallace saw miscommunication before interception
    Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Kansas City’s rookie cornerback spoke with the media on Friday. One of the heroes of the Kansas City Chiefs’ 28-18 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Week 7 was rookie cornerback Christian Roland-Wallace. In the third quarter, the 49ers were driving. Down 14-12, they had a good chance to take the lead. But deep in Kansas City territory, Roland-Wa...2024
  • Tyrann Mathieu’s effect on the Chiefs’ defense is still felt to this day
    • Tyrann Mathieu’s effect on the Chiefs’ defense is still felt to this day
    Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images The culture he helped establish has carried down to the current generation of Kansas City defenders. NFL rosters are ever-evolving, living entities. Whether it’s from injuries, the salary cap or Father Time, they’re always changing. The 53-man roster with which a team begins the season is never the same when Week 18 arrives — and from one season to the ...2024
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  • Arrowheadlines: Falcons coach called Mahomes an extraterrestrial
    • Arrowheadlines: Falcons coach called Mahomes an extraterrestrial
    Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images Chiefs headlines for Saturday, September 21 The latest An ‘alien’ is coming to Atlanta: Falcons admit Mahomes Week is different | The Athletic Falcons coach Raheem Morris compares Mahomes not to an actor but to an extraterrestrial. “He’s an alien,” Morris said. “He’s smart. He’s unique. He can move around. He can buy time. He can play within the framework of ...2024
  • 5 things to watch as the Chiefs play the Falcons on ‘Sunday Night Football’
    • 5 things to watch as the Chiefs play the Falcons on ‘Sunday Night Football’
    Dale Zanine-Imagn Images The first road test of the season will come in primetime. After a two-win home stand to start the season, the (2-0) Kansas City Chiefs are traveling to play the (1-1) Atlanta Falcons in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in the Week 3 edition of “Sunday Night Football.” Kickoff is set for 7:20 p.m. Arrowhead time. It will be a tough test for the Chiefs and their young roster. ...2024
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Dave Merritt lifestyle

  • • Ed’s excellent Indianapolis adventure, 2025 edition
    2025
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Timeline

  • 2025
    "Trent McDuffie before late blitz in AFC Championship: ‘We got them’"

  • 2024
    "The San Francisco 49ers are interviewing Kansas City Chiefs defensive backs coach Dave Merritt for their defensive coordinator position, according to a report from NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo."

  • 2023
    "On defense, he acquired lots of youth, length and speed — trusting defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo and defensive backs coach Dave Merritt to coach them up."

  • 2022
    "“Yes, I think so,” Chiefs defensive backs coach Dave Merritt said, via Charles Goldman of USA Today Sports."

  • 2021
    "2:59 Steve Spagnuolo 5:36 Sam Madison 6:57 Dave Merritt 8:28 Giants Gameplan in Super Bowl XLII 15:26 Key defensive moments of Super Bowl XLII 20:02 On game-planning versus Pat Mahomes 20:55 College trends heading to the NFL 24:36 Antonio Pierce's future SUBSCRIBE NOW: Apple Spotify Google Play Stitcher"

  • 2019
    "Here’s more from the NFL’s coaching carousel: The Chiefs have hired Dave Merritt as their new defensive backs coach, per Yates."

  • 2015
    "New York Giants safeties coach Dave Merritt said his group of young players is progressing "very slowly."

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Dave Merritt trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • Chiefs signing cornerback Kristian Fulton to two-year contract, per multiple reports
    2025
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  • • Ed’s excellent Indianapolis adventure, 2025 edition
    2025
    Visit the page Lucas Oil salary rumors
  • • AP Premier: 3 things I’m watching for in Chiefs-Eagles
    2025
  • • 5 things we learned from the Chiefs’ buzzer-beater against Carolina
    2024
    Click for news about Patrick Mahomes contract rumors
  • • The Chiefs are still deciding what to do at cornerback
    2024
  • • Christian Roland-Wallace saw miscommunication before interception
    2024
  • Jaden Hicks reaches career milestone with first interception
    • Jaden Hicks reaches career milestone with first interception
    Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images The rookie stood out in the preseason, and made his first big play in the Week 7 win. The rookie class of the Kansas City Chiefs doesn’t have as much room to contribute to the team as the draft classes before they did. Success in the 2021-23 classes has made talented players like safety Jaden Hicks wait his turn to be a playmaker in defensive coordinator Ste...2024
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  • • Tyrann Mathieu’s effect on the Chiefs’ defense is still felt to this day
    2024
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  • • Arrowheadlines: Falcons coach called Mahomes an extraterrestrial
    2024
  • • 5 things to watch as the Chiefs play the Falcons on ‘Sunday Night Football’
    2024

Dave Merritt stats and results

  • • AP Premier: 3 things I’m watching for in Chiefs-Eagles
    2025
  • • Trent McDuffie before late blitz in AFC Championship: ‘We got them’
    2025
  • • The Chiefs are still deciding what to do at cornerback
    2024
  • • Christian Roland-Wallace saw miscommunication before interception
    2024
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  • • Jaden Hicks reaches career milestone with first interception
    2024
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  • Arrowheadlines: Travis Kelce has spearheaded a transformative era for tight ends
    • Arrowheadlines: Travis Kelce has spearheaded a transformative era for tight ends
    Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images Chiefs headlines for Wednesday, September 4 The latest How tight ends like Travis Kelce helped reshape the position | ESPN “I was watching [Rob Gronkowski] and Jimmy Graham in 2011,” Kelce said of two of the game’s premier tight ends. Gronkowski had 1,327 receiving yards in 2011 (sixth in the NFL) while Graham had 1,310 yards (seventh). “That was an exc...2024
  • Chiefs’ training camp observations from Wednesday’s Day 18
    • Chiefs’ training camp observations from Wednesday’s Day 18
    Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports Everything that went down during Kansas City’s 18th training camp practice in St. Joseph. On Wednesday morning, the Kansas City Chiefs returned to their field at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph for another practice of the team’s 2024 training camp. This was the 18th of 19 public sessions on the practice field next to MWSU’s Spratt Stadium. Ju...2024
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  • Sophomore Spotlight: What to expect from Chamarri Conner in Year 2
    • Sophomore Spotlight: What to expect from Chamarri Conner in Year 2
    Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images The safety is heading into his second NFL season with momentum from an impactful rookie year. Look for him to be Steve Spagnuolo’s “attacker.” It’s one thing to pop as a rookie in the NFL; it’s another to build off it and become a staple of a team in Year 2 and beyond. The Kansas City Chiefs have multiple players looking to take that step in 2024. Safety...2024
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  • Arrowhead Pride Premier: One more sleep until Super Bowl Sunday
    • Arrowhead Pride Premier: One more sleep until Super Bowl Sunday
    To celebrate the Chiefs’ opportunity to go back-to-back, we’re making our final Super Bowl 58 preview issue available to all Chiefs fans. To celebrate the Chiefs’ opportunity to bring home back-to-back Lombardi trophies, we’re making our final Super Bowl 58 preview issue available to all Chiefs fans. Sign up now for insider coverage from Pete Sweeney, in-depth analysis, and much more, and upon si...2024
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  • Arrowheadlines: Patrick Mahomes once had to use silent counts in Baltimore
    • Arrowheadlines: Patrick Mahomes once had to use silent counts in Baltimore
    Set Number: X163807 TK1 Chiefs headlines for Wednesday, January 24 The latest 2024 NFL playoff picks: Ravens top Chiefs in AFC Championship thriller, Lions-49ers goes down to wire in NFC | CBS Sports The Ravens might be able to slow Kelce down, though. They only gave up three touchdown catches all year to tight ends, which was tied for the second-lowest number in the NFL. This game will ...2024
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Dave Merritt parents, kids, wife / husband, girlfriend / boyfriend

  • • Ed’s excellent Indianapolis adventure, 2025 edition
    2025
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  • • Trent McDuffie before late blitz in AFC Championship: ‘We got them’
    2025
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  • • 5 things we learned from the Chiefs’ buzzer-beater against Carolina
    2024
    Continue with Patrick Mahomes
  • • Joshua Williams is ready to step up amid Chiefs’ cornerback injuries
    2024
    Continue with Joshua Williams
  • • Christian Roland-Wallace saw miscommunication before interception
    2024
    See more articles Roland Wallace
  • • Jaden Hicks reaches career milestone with first interception
    2024
    Read about Jaden Hicks
  • • Tyrann Mathieu’s effect on the Chiefs’ defense is still felt to this day
    2024
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  • Let’s Argue: Skyy Moore and Clyde Edwards-Helaire will make the team
    • Let’s Argue: Skyy Moore and Clyde Edwards-Helaire will make the team
    Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images Our Mark Gunnels takes on all your hot takes, wacky predictions and unpopular opinions. Welcome to this week’s edition of “Let’s Argue,” a recurring series about the hot takes, unpopular opinions and wacky predictions of some Kansas City Chiefs’ fans. Dave Merritt should coach up the Chiefs’ current cornerbacks The Chiefs don't need to bring in a veteran ...2024
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  • Arrowheadlines: Chiefs improved receiving corps still only ranks 16th in NFL
    • Arrowheadlines: Chiefs improved receiving corps still only ranks 16th in NFL
    Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images Chiefs headlines for Saturday, June 22 The latest 2024 NFL receiving corps rankings: Bears and Texans crack the top 5 | PFF 16. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS Even with Travis Kelce, the Chiefs finished 2023 with just an 18th-ranked team receiving grade. They have since gone out and upgraded in the form of Hollywood Brown, Mecole Hardman and Xavier Worthy. If Rashee...2024
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  • • Sophomore Spotlight: What to expect from Chamarri Conner in Year 2
    2024
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Top Dave Merritt news

  • • Giants assistant: Safeties coming along 'very slowly'
    New York Giants safeties coach Dave Merritt said his group of young players is progressing "very slowly." Landon Collins was one rookie selected to help fill a major void on the Giants defense....2015
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  • Dave Merritt interviewing with 49ers for defensive coordinator job, according to a report
    • Dave Merritt interviewing with 49ers for defensive coordinator job, according to a report
    Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Kansas City’s outstanding defensive backs coach could be leaving for San Francisco should he be Kyle Shanahan’s choice. The San Francisco 49ers are interviewing Kansas City Chiefs defensive backs coach Dave Merritt for their defensive coordinator position, according to a report from NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. The #49ers are int...2024
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  • • 5 things we learned from the Chiefs’ Super Bowl LVII victory
    Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Once again, Kansas City is bringing the Lombardi Trophy home On Super Bowl Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs battled till the end against the Philadelphia Eagles, claiming the 2022 NFL championship with a 38-35 victory that may go down as one of the NFL’s all-time greatest Super Bowls. Here are five things we learned from the game. 1. The Chiefs have beco...2023
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  • Dave Merritt says Justin Reid is like having a ‘coach on the field’
    • Dave Merritt says Justin Reid is like having a ‘coach on the field’
    Photo by William Purnell/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images On Thursday, Kansas City’s defensive coaches highlighted Reid’s improved play during his second year with the team. The Kansas City Chiefs’ defense has been a pleasant surprise this season. While its elite play is usually credited to its fierce and imposing pass rush, the secondary joined in on the fun in Week 3, recording its first...2023
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  • • Chiefs doing their best to stay within their routines for Super Bowl LVII
    Al Diaz/MIami Herald/Tribune News Service via Getty Images Once the team arrives in Phoenix this weekend, things will become much harder to control. A week from this Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs will make their third Super Bowl appearance in the last four seasons. So it would be reasonable to think that the pregame madness into which they’ll be descending when they arrive at Phoenix’s Sk...2023
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  • Chiefs’ Trent McDuffie is making leap from great to elite cornerback — and the coaches are noticing
    • Chiefs’ Trent McDuffie is making leap from great to elite cornerback — and the coaches are noticing
    Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports Kansas City’s second-year corner has added another notch to his game in 2023 Through three games, Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie has elevated his game — and his off-the-field study habits could be a big reason why. “Just going home studying,” the second-year corner said Thursday when asked about his strong start to the regular season. “I think ...2023
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  • • Chiefs Film Review: How rookie defensive backs helped reclaim AFC
    Set Number: X164296 TK1 When their best was needed on Sunday, Kansas City’s draft class delivered. After just a couple of plays in Sunday night’s AFC Championship game on GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, the Kansas City Chiefs lost star cornerback L’Jarius Sneed to a concussion. In that moment, fans who were aware of Sneed’s contribution to the team’s defense grew quite nervous. Defensive ...2023
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  • • Chiefs assistant coach Dave Merritt tapped for NFL ‘Coach Accelerator’ program
    Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Kansas City’s Eric Bieniemy participated in the event a year ago. Kansas City Chiefs defensive backs coach Dave Merritt will be among the participants in the NFL’s “Coach Accelerator” program, which will take place during the league’s spring meetings. Those begin on Sunday in Minneapolis. This is essentially a networking opportunity for NFL coaches, allowi...2023
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Dave Merritt schedule, game

  • • Chiefs signing cornerback Kristian Fulton to two-year contract, per multiple reports
    2025
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  • • AP Premier: 3 things I’m watching for in Chiefs-Eagles
    2025
    Visit the page Arrowhead Pride
  • • Steve Spagnuolo is stressing ‘eye discipline’ to Chiefs’ pass defense
    2024
    Check it out Steve Spagnuolo
  • • 5 things we learned from the Chiefs’ buzzer-beater against Carolina
    2024
    Continue with Patrick Mahomes
  • • The Chiefs are still deciding what to do at cornerback
    2024
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  • • Joshua Williams is ready to step up amid Chiefs’ cornerback injuries
    2024
    Visit the page Joshua Williams
  • • Christian Roland-Wallace saw miscommunication before interception
    2024
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  • • Jaden Hicks reaches career milestone with first interception
    2024
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  • • Arrowheadlines: Falcons coach called Mahomes an extraterrestrial
    2024
    See also Raheem Morris
  • • Arrowheadlines: Travis Kelce has spearheaded a transformative era for tight ends
    2024
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Dave Merritt rumors, scandals

  • • Ed’s excellent Indianapolis adventure, 2025 edition
    2025
    Visit the page Lucas Oil
  • • 5 things we learned from the Chiefs’ buzzer-beater against Carolina
    2024
  • Even without L’Jarius Sneed, the Chiefs can still play great man coverage
    • Even without L’Jarius Sneed, the Chiefs can still play great man coverage
    Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Against San Francisco, Kansas City’s secondary showed it is just fine without its former shutdown cornerback. In last February’s Super Bowl LVIII, the Kansas City Chiefs’ defensive game plan called for its secondary to use man coverage to disrupt the timing of the San Francisco 49ers’ offense. In cornerbacks L’Jarius Sneed and Trent McDuffie, Kansas City ha...2024
  • Arrowheadlines: Jaden Hicks is already looking like a steal
    • Arrowheadlines: Jaden Hicks is already looking like a steal
    Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Chiefs headlines for Monday, June 3 The latest 4 Potential NFL Breakout Candidates on Defense | The 33rd Team JOSHUA WILLIAMS, CB, KANSAS CITY CHIEFS The Kansas City Chiefs had to make several difficult decisions this offseason, including trading star CB L’Jarius Sneed to the Tennessee Titans for a third-round pick after unsuccessful...2024
  • • Arrowhead Pride Premier: One more sleep until Super Bowl Sunday
    2024
  • • Giants news, 2/7: Former Giants in Super Bowl, Jones and Barkley contracts, more headlines
    New York Giants headlines for Tuesday Good morning, New York Giants fans! Ex-Giants in Super Bowl: Kadarius Toney, James Bradberry helped new teams There is no shortage of storylines for Giants fans in this year's Super Bowl. Most fans will be hate watching as the NFC East colleague Philadelphia Eagles faces Kansas City Chiefs, lead by long-time former Eagles head coach Andy Reid. Probably the onl...2023
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