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Giants Keep Only Two QBs, Add J. Carney to Kick

 

Published 8/30/2008 by Mark Maske at Mark Maske's NFL Insider

The New York Giants kept only two quarterbacks on their 53-man roster, with David Carr backing up Eli Manning. They released both Anthony Wright and rookie Andre Woodson today. The Giants could attempt to re-sign Woodson to the practice squad. The Giants also signed kicker John Carney. He will be the at-least-temporary replacement for Lawrence Tynes, who underwent recent exploratory knee surgery. It's unclear when Tynes will be ready to kick again. Carney is...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry. (link)

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