TRANSACTIONS:
Originally a 5th round (153rd pick overall) draft choice by the Giants in 2007.
GIANTS NOTES:
- Started the last 6 games of the season, including 4 postseason games, and had a game-long 45-yard reception in Super Bowl XLII.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
- As a rookie in 2007, played in 13 games with 2 starts and started all 4 postseason games…Was inactive at Washington (9/23) and active but did not play vs. Philadelphia (9/30) and the Jets (10/7)… Finished the season with 9 receptions for 118 yards and 2 touchdowns…Added 5 catches for 90 yards in the postseason.
- Made NFL debut on special teams at Dallas (9/9)…Played on offense for the 1st time but did not catch a pass vs. Green Bay (9/16)…Recorded his 1st NFL reception, an 18-yarder in the 4th quarter, vs. Dallas (11/11)…Caught 2 passes for 31 yards, including a 19-yarder for his 1st career touchdown vs. Washington (12/16).
- Replaced Jeremy Shockey as the starting tight end after the 4-time Pro Bowler was placed on injured reserve with a fracture fibula vs. Washington.
- Made 1st NFL start at Buffalo (12/23).
- Caught 2 passes for 14 yards in NFC Wild Card Game at Tampa Bay (1/6)…Boss’ 19-yard reception on a 3rd-and-10 in divisional playoff at Dallas (1/13) set up Amani Toomer’s 4-yard touchdown catch that tied the score at 14-14 late in the second quarter…Caught 1 pass for 9 yards in the NFC Championship Game at Green Bay (1/20).
- Boss’ 45-yard catch and run early in the 4th quarter of Super Bowl XLII set up David Tyree’s 5-yard touchdown catch, which gave the Giants a 10-3 lead.