Transactions: Originally signed as a rookie free agent by the Giants on June 21, 2005.
NFL: Made the Giants 53-man roster out of training camp and quickly became one the team’s most consistent contributors on special teams…Started 2 games at middle linebacker after Antonio Pierce suffered a season-ending ankle injury…Will compete for more playing in the 2006 season.
2005: Played in 15 games with 2 starts at middle linebacker…Led the team with 22 special teams tackles Finished the season with a team-high 22 special teams tackles (16 solo)…Had 15 tackles (6 solo), 1 interception that he returned for a touchdown and 1 pass defensed…Placed on injured reserve with a neck injury 12/26/05 and missed the final game of the season at Oakland (12/31) and the NFC Wild Card Game vs. Carolina 1/8/06…Started at middle linebacker and recorded 6 tackles (3 solo) and an interception that he returned for a 31-yard touchdown. Picked off a Mark Brunell pass for James Thrash and ran up the left sideline for his first pro score. He also had 1 special teams tackle…Left the game in the 3rd quarter with a neck strain…Made 1st NFL start vs. Kansas City (12/17) after Carlos Emmons was a late inactive due to a pec injury. Reggie Torbor moved to the strong side, Nick Greisen to the weak side and Blackburn stepped into the middle and finished with 9 tackles (3 solo)…Played exclusively on special teams vs. Philadelphia (11/20) and finished with a team and season-high 5 tackles…Played for the 1st time on defense at San Francisco (11/6) when he replaced Greisen for a few plays early in the 3rd quarter due to injury…Recorded 1 tackle and recovered a fumble on the game's opening kickoff to setup a RB Brandon Jacobs 1-yard touchdown run to give the Giants a 7-0 lead at New Orleans (9/19)…Made NFL debut in season opener vs. Arizona (9/19). Did not have a tackle.
