Giants legend Bill Parcells visits Mets spring training
It has been over 30 years since Bill Parcells served as head coach of the Giants, yet "The Big Tuna" remains one of the most revered figures in franchise history.
Parcells was with the Giants from 1981 to 1990, the final eight seasons as head coach. He went on to win two Super Bowls with the team, along with being named AP NFL Coach of the Year in 1986. His 127 games and 77 wins each rank third all-time in franchise history.
The former head coach was also a member of the franchise's inaugural class of Ring of Honor inductees back in 2010.
Parcells took a visit to Jupiter, Florida on Monday to visit the New York Mets ahead of their spring training game against the Miami Marlins.
Parcells was seen on the field talking to manager Buck Showalter and star shortstop Francisco Lindor.
In honor of Opening Day, view photos of Giants throwing out first pitches and taking in some baseball over the years.
New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin throws out the ceremonial first pitch before the New York Yankees baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Saturday, June 30, 2012, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning glances down at his daughter Ava as he poses for a photograph with New York Mets mascot Mr. Met before a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Citi Field in New York, Sunday, June 17, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Yankees pinch hitter Russell Wilson during the fifth inning of a baseball spring exhibition game against the Atlanta Braves, Friday, March 2, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Russell Wilson speaks during a news conference at New York Yankees baseball spring training camp, Monday, Feb. 26, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
New York Yankees pinch hitter Russell Wilson, right, walks into the dugout during the fifth inning of a baseball spring exhibition game against the Atlanta Braves, Friday, March 2, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Russell Wilson, second from left, talks with New York Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton, left, and Aaron Judge (99) before a baseball spring exhibition game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Monday, Feb. 26, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, right, holds his daughter Ava as he chats with New York Mets third baseman David Wright, left, after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch on Father's Day before a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Citi Field in New York, Sunday, June 17, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Mets manager Terry Collins, right, gives a jersey signed by his team to former NFL football coach Bill Parcells before the start of an exhibition spring training baseball game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the New York Mets Sunday, March 10, 2013, in Jupiter, Fla. Parcells won two Super Bowls as coach of the New York Giants. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, left, and his brother, New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, right, throw out the first pitch before the start of the Atlanta Braves game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Thursday, March 10, 2005 in Kissimmee, Fla. The Pirates beat the Braves 1-0. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning reacts after tossing out the ceremonial first pitch while holding his daughter Ava before a baseball game between the New York Mets and the Cincinnati Reds at Citi Field in New York, Sunday, June 17, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants first round draft pick David Wilson at batting practice before the baseball game between the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets on Wednesday, May 30, 2012, at Citi Field in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek)
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Former New York Giants player Plaxico Burress holds out the Super Bowl XLII Vince Lombardi trophy for fans to touch as he and teammates from the 2008 Super Bowl championship team walk around Yankee Stadium before a baseball game between the New York Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin responds to questions before the "True Blue" benefit celebrity softball game at Yankee Stadium Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Former New York Giants player Plaxico Burress holds out the Super Bowl XLII Vince Lombardi trophy for fans to touch as he and teammates from the 2008 Super Bowl championship team walk around Yankee Stadium before a baseball game between the New York Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin throws out the ceremonial first pitch before the New York Yankees baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Saturday, June 30, 2012, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, right, and his brother, New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, watch from New York Yankees' Derek Jeter's suite during a baseball game between the Yankees and the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium in New York, Sunday, May 4, 2014. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
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New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, left, and his brother, Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning watch from Derek Jeter's suite during the Tampa Bay Rays baseball game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York, Sunday, May 4, 2014. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin throws out the ceremonial first pitch before the New York Yankees baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Saturday, June 30, 2012, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, left, stands beside his brother, Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning as the pair watch the New York Yankees face the Tampa Bay Rays in a baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Sunday, May 4, 2014. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning hold the ball and his daughter Ava before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before a New York Mets baseball game with the Cincinnati Reds at Citi Field in New York, Sunday, June 17, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning holds daughter Ava at a baseball game between the New York Mets and the Cincinnati Reds baseball game at Citi Field in New York, Sunday, June 17, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Russell Wilson (73) fields ground balls during New York Yankees batting practice before a baseball spring exhibition game against the Detroit Tigers, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
New York Giants safety Antrel Rolle, right, hugs Miami Marlins catcher Brett Hayes after Rolle threw out a ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Miami Marlins and the New York Mets, Friday, May 11, 2012 in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, left, holds daughter Ava as he stands with New York Mets third baseman David Wright after Wright caught his ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Citi Field in New York, Sunday, June 17, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants rookies watch New York Mets third baseman David Wright present first round draft pick David Wilson with a baseball after Wilson threw out the first ceremonial pitch before the baseball game between the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets on Wednesday, May 30, 2012, at Citi Field in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek)
New York Giants safety Antrel Rolle throws out a ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Miami Marlins and the New York Mets, Friday, May 11, 2012 in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
New York Giants first round draft pick David Wilson practices his swing in the batting cages before the baseball game between the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets on Wednesday, May 30, 2012, at Citi Field in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek)
New York Giants first round draft pick David Wilson throws out the first ceremonial pitch before the baseball game between the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets on Wednesday, May 30, 2012, at Citi Field in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek)
New York Giants first round draft pick David Wilson at batting practice before the baseball game between the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets on Wednesday, May 30, 2012, at Citi Field in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek)
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, right, and his brother, New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, left, wait to throw out the first pitch before the start of the Atlanta Braves game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Thursday, March 10, 2005 in Kissimmee, Fla. The Pirates beat the Braves 1-0. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, right, waves to fans as he stands with his brother, New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, in New York Yankees' Derek Jeter's suite during a baseball game between the Yankees and the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium in New York, Sunday, May 4, 2014. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Mets manager Terry Collins, right, talks with former NFL football coach Bill Parcells before the start of an exhibition spring training baseball game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the New York Mets Sunday, March 10, 2013, in Jupiter, Fla. Parcells won two Super Bowls as coach of the New York Giants. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
New York Mets manager Terry Collins, right, gives a jersey signed by his team to former NFL football coach Bill Parcells before the start of an exhibition spring training baseball game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the New York Mets Sunday, March 10, 2013, in Jupiter, Fla. Parcells won two Super Bowls as coach of the New York Giants. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Bill Parcells, left, retired football coach, talks with St. Louis Cardinals coach Tony La Russa during the Cardinals' spring training baseball practice, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2007, at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/James A. Finley)
Bill Parcells, left, reaches to shake hands with the Texas Rangers mascot while sitting with Rangers owner Tom Hicks before the Rangers' baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Arlington, Texas, Wednesday, May 3, 2006. (AP Photo/L.M. Otero)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, left, chats with his brother, Indianapolis Colts' Peyton Manning, as Giants' Brandon Jacobs, right, finds his seat at the New York Yankees' baseball game against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday, June 17, 2009, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Bill Parcells talks with David Pratt, one of the owners for the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team before the Cardinals spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves in Jupiter, Fla. Parcells is friends with Cardinals manager Tony La Russa. The Cowboys have reported signed Terrell Ownes. (AP Photo/James A. Finley)
Baltimore Orioles shortstop Miguel Tejada, left, talks with Bill Parcellls during batting practice before the Orioles spring training baseball game against the New York Mets in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Tuesday, March 21, 2006. Parcells has been visiting baseball training camps including the St. Louis Cardinals. (AP Photo/James A. Finley)
St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa, left, talks with David Pratt, one of the owners of the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team and Bill Parcells before the Cardinals spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves in Jupiter, Fla. Sunday, March 19, 2006. (AP Photo/James A. Finley)
Bill Parcells, left, chats with Tampa Bay Devil Rays manager Lou Piniella as they stand by the batting cage during batting practice prior to the Texas Rangers game against the Devil Rays Wednesday, May 5, 2004, at The Ballpark in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Linda Kaye)
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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson does fielding drills before a baseball spring exhibition game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Monday, Feb. 26, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson speaks during a news conference at New York Yankees baseball spring training camp, Monday, Feb. 26, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson gives autographs before a baseball spring exhibition game between the New York Yankees and the Atlanta Braves, Friday, March 2, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. Wilson pinch hit for the Yankees and struck out in the fifth inning. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson watches from the dugout before a baseball spring exhibition game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Monday, Feb. 26, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
New York Yankees pinch hitter Russell Wilson, a Seattle Seahawks quarterback, right, bats during the fifth inning of a baseball spring exhibition game against the Atlanta Braves, Friday, March 2, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. At left is home plate umpire Marty Foster and Braves catcher Alex Jackson. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson looks out from the New York Yankees dugout before a baseball spring exhibition game against the Detroit Tigers, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson hits during batting practice before a baseball spring exhibition game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Monday, Feb. 26, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. At right is New York Yankees' Aaron Judge. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Seattle Seahawks NFL football team quarterback Russell Wilson, right, shakes hands with shortstop Didi Gregorius (18) at New York Yankees baseball spring training camp, Monday, Feb. 26, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Seattle Seahawks NFL football team quarterback Russell Wilson does drills at New York Yankees baseball spring training camp, Monday, Feb. 26, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Newly-signed Giants renew old acquaintances
The Giants introduced three players Monday who are new to the team, but not the coaches with whom they will work.
Running back Matt Breida played last season in Buffalo under offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, who is now the Giants' head coach. Offensive lineman Jamil Douglas also played for the Bills and Daboll as well as line coach Bobby Johnson, who is in the same position with the Giants. Outside linebacker Jihad Ward played in 2019-20 in Baltimore under coordinator Wink Martindale, whom Daboll hired to lead the Giants' defense.
In addition to the newcomers, the Giants announced they have re-signed long-snapper Casey Kreiter.
Breida, Douglas and Ward are all excited to renew old acquaintances with their new team.
"Nothing but great things about this organization I've heard about," Breida said. "Obviously, offensive coordinator and now he's a head coach, Brian Daboll, he's a great guy, great person and he's a great coach, so that was big in the decision in why I chose to come here."
View photos of every move made by the Giants during the 2022 offseason.
K Ryan Santoso - Waived
S Yusuf Corker - Waived
DB Olaijah Griffin - Waived
WR Keelan Doss - Waived
WR Travis Toivonen - Waived
OL Josh Rivas - Waived
T Eric Smith - Terminated, Vested Veteran, all contracts
WR Travis Toivonen - Free Agent Signing
K Ryan Santoso - Free Agent Signing
S Andrew Adams - Terminated, Vested Veteran, all contracts
WR Bailey Gaither - Waived, Failed Physical
TE Tanner Hudson - Free Agent Signing
C Chris Owens - Waived
DB Harrison Hand - Claimed (off Waivers from MIN)
WR Jaylon Moore - Claimed (off Waivers from BAL)
WR Collin Johnson - Reserve/Injured
WR Marcus Kemp - Reserve/Injured
TE Jordan Akins - Terminated, Vested Veteran, all contracts
WR Sterling Shepard - Passed Physical
LB Darrian Beavers - Reserve/Injured
TE Andre Miller - Reserve/Injured
TE Ricky Seals-Jones - Reserve/Injured
T Matt Peart - Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform
C Nick Gates - Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform
OL Chris Owens - Free Agent Signing
OL Josh Rivas - Free Agent Signing
WR Robert Foster - Reserve/Injured
DL Christopher Hinton - Waived
DB Gavin Heslop - Waived
TE Jeremiah Hall - Waived
WR Austin Proehl - Waived, Injured
DB Olaijah Griffin - Claimed (off waivers from BUF)
OLB Azeez Ojulari - Passed Physical
Michael Jacquet III - Waived
OL Josh Rivas - Waived
DB Jarrod Wilson - Terminated, Vested Veteran, all contracts
T Eric Smith - Free Agent Signing
T Matt Gono - Terminated, Vested Veteran, all contracts
G Marcus McKethan - Reserve/Injured
T Will Holden - Free Agent Signing
DE Niko Lalos - Waived
DB Nate Meadors - Claimed (off waivers from CLV)
LB Austin Calitro - Free Agent Signing
LB Justin Hilliard - Waived
OT Garrett McGhin - Free Agent Signing
OT Kamaal Seymour - Waived
TE Daniel Bellinger - Passed Physical
WR Sterling Shepard - Declared Physically Unable to Perform
T Matt Peart - Declared Physically Unable to Perform
C Nick Gates - Declared Physically Unable to Perform
LB Azeez Ojulari - Declared Non-Football Injury
DB Andrew Adams - Free Agent Signing
DE Nick Williams - Free Agent Signing
WR Marcus Kemp - Free Agent Signing
OT Kamaal Seymour - Free Agent Signing
DB Maurice Canady - Terminated, Vested Veteran, all contracts
WR Travis Toivonen - Waived, No Recall
DT Jabari Ellis - Waived, No Recall
DB Henry Black - Waived, No Recall
DB Gavin Heslop – Free Agent Signing
OT Korey Cunningham - Terminated, Vested Veteran, Non-Football Injury
TE Daniel Bellinger - Declared Physically Unable to Perform
DB Dane Belton - Selection List Signing
WR Wan'Dale Robinson - Selection List Signing
TE Daniel Bellinger - Selection List Signing
WR Keelan Doss - Free Agent Signing
G Joshua Ezeudu - Selection List Signing
CB Cor'Dale Flott - Selection List Signing
DB Michael Jacquet - Free Agent Signing
S Henry Black - Free Agent Signing
CB Maurice Canady - Free Agent Signing
CB Khalil Dorsey - Free Agent Signing
DE Jalyn Holmes - Free Agent Signing
OLB Kavyon Thibodeaux - Selection List Signing
T Evan Neal - Selection List Signing
LB Micah McFadden - Selection List Signing
DT D.J. Davidson - Selection List Signing
OL Marcus McKethan - Selection List Signing
LB Darrian Beavers - Selection List Signing
DE Ryder Anderson - Undrafted Free Agent Signing
RB Jashaun Corbin - Undrafted Free Agent Signing
LB Tomon Fox - Undrafted Free Agent Signing
TE Austin Allen - Undrafted Free Agent Signing
DB Darren Evans - Undrafted Free Agent Signing
G Josh Rivas - Undrafted Free Agent Signing
DT Jabari Ellis - Undrafted Free Agent Signing
FB Jeremiah Hall - Undrafted Free Agent Signing
DT Christopher Hinton - Undrafted Free Agent Signing
DB Trenton Thompson - Undrafted Free Agent Signing
DB Zyon Gilbert - Undrafted Free Agent Signing
DB Yusuf Corker - Undrafted Free Agent Signing
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux - Selected in Round 1 (Pick No. 5) of 2022 NFL Draft
OT Evan Neal - Selected in Round 1 (Pick No. 7) of 2022 NFL Draft
WR Wan'Dale Robinson - Selected in Round 2 (Pick No. 43) of 2022 NFL Draft
OL Joshua Ezeudu - Selected in Round 3 (Pick No. 67) of 2022 NFL Draft
CB Cor'Dale Flott - Selected in Round 3 (Pick No. 81) of 2022 NFL Draft
TE Daniel Bellinger - Selected in Round 4 (Pick No. 112) of 2022 NFL Draft
S Dane Belton - Selected in Round 4 (Pick No. 114) of 2022 NFL Draft
LB Micah McFadden - Selected in Round 5 (Pick No. 146) of 2022 NFL Draft
DL D.J. Davidson - Selected in Round 5 (Pick No. 147) of 2022 NFL Draft
OL Marcus McKethan - Selected in Round 5 (Pick No. 173) of 2022 NFL Draft
LB Darrian Beavers - Selected in Round 6 (Pick No. 182) of 2022 NFL Draft
TE Jordan Akins - Unrestricted Free Agent Signing
OT Roy Mbaeteka - Free Agent Signing
OL Max Garcia - Unrestricted Free Agent Signing
RB Sandro Platzgummer - Free Agent Signing
WR Richie James - Unrestricted Free Agent Signing
DT Justin Ellis - Unrestricted Free Agent Signing
RB Matt Breida - Unrestricted Free Agent Signing
LB Jihad Ward - Unrestricted Free Agent Signing
OL Jamil Douglas - Unrestricted Free Agent Signing
LS Casey Kreiter - Unrestricted Free Agent Signing
TE Ricky Seals-Jones - Unrestricted Free Agent Signing
OL Mark Glowinski - Unrestricted Free Agent Signing
QB Tyrod Taylor - Unrestricted Free Agent Signing
OT Korey Cunningham - Unrestricted Free Agent Signing
OL Jon Feliciano - Free Agent Signing
DB Jarren Williams - Exclusive Rights Signing
WR Robert Foster - Free Agent Signing
WR C.J. Board - Signed, Prior to becoming a Free Agent
OL Matt Gono - Free Agent Signing
WR David Sills V - Signed
TE Chris Myarick - Free Agent Signing
WR Austin Proehl - Free Agent Signing
QB Davis Webb - Reserve/Future Signing
P Jamie Gillan - Reserve/Future Signing
RB Antonio Williams - Reserve/Future Signing
WR Alex Bachman - Reserve/Future Signing
DE Niko Lalos - Reserve/Future Signing
WR Travis Toivonen - Reserve/Future Signing
DT David Moa - Reserve/Future Signing
OT Devery Hamilton - Reserve/Future Signing
LB TJ Brunson - Waived, No Recall
DT Antonio Valentino - Waived
QB Brian Lewerke - Waived
DE Raymond Johnson III - Waived
DB Jordan Mosley - Waived
LB Trent Harris - Terminated, Vested Veteran, all contracts
LB Omari Cobb - Waived
OL Wes Martin - Waived
TE Jake Hausmann - Waived
TE Rysen John - Waived
CB James Bradberry - Terminated, Vested Veteran, all contracts
DB Logan Ryan - Terminated, Vested Veteran, all contracts
TE Kaden Smith - Waived
P Riley Dixon - Terminated, Vested Veteran, all contracts
RB Devontae Booker - Terminated, Vested Veteran, all contracts
TE Kyle Rudolph - Terminated, Vested Veteran, all contracts
5 things to know about RB Matt Breida
The New York Giants signed free agent Matt Breida. Here are five things to know about the running back:
1. Undrafted out of Georgia Southern in 2017, Breida has played in 64 regular-season games with 19 starts for the 49ers (2017-19), Dolphins (2020), and Bills (2021). His career numbers include 466 carries for 2,281 yards (4.9 yards per carry) and seven touchdowns in addition to 83 catches for 729 yards (8.8 yards per catch) and six more scores.
2. Breida, 5-10 and 195 pounds, reunites with a group of former Bills coaches, players, and staff members now on the Giants. That list includes general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll, who was his offensive coordinator last season in Buffalo. Breida played in nine games in his one season with the Bills and scored three touchdowns (one rushing, two receiving).
3. Breida's most successful season came in 2018, when he led the 49ers in rushing while starting 13 of 14 games. He recorded 1,075 yards from scrimmage and five total touchdowns that season. The following year, he helped San Francisco reach the Super Bowl as he appeared in all three postseason games and started the Divisional Round victory over Minnesota. Breida was traded to Miami in 2020 before signing with Buffalo as a free agent in 2021.
4. Breida -- nicknamed "Cheetah" -- has 70 runs of more than 10 yards, including a career-long 83-yard touchdown against the Browns in 2019.
5. Overall, Breida has 3,010 yards from scrimmage and 13 total touchdowns, three of which came against the Giants over the course of two games with the 49ers in 2017 and 2018. In the latter meeting, he recorded one of his five career 100-yard rushing games.
5 things to know about LB Jihad Ward
The New York Giants have signed linebacker Jihad Ward. Here are five things to know about the new member of Big Blue:
1. Ward, 6-5 and 287 pounds, was originally a second-round pick (44th overall) by the Raiders in the 2016 NFL Draft.
2. He has appeared in 68 regular-season games with 15 starts for the Raiders (2016-17), Colts (2018-19), Ravens (2019-20) and Jaguars (2021), recording 10.0 sacks, 37 quarterback hits, 12 tackles for loss and three fumble recoveries.
3. Ward reunites with defensive coordinator Don "Wink" Martindale, who held the same role during his time in Baltimore. Ward had 4.0 sacks in 21 regular-season games with the Ravens. He also appeared in two postseason games with the team and had two quarterback hits and one tackle for loss. In 2020, he helped Baltimore's defense rank No. 2 in both points allowed and third-down efficiency.
4. He totaled a career-high 30 tackles, one fumble recovery and 10 quarterback hits in his rookie campaign while playing both defensive end and defensive tackle for the Raiders. Last year, he played in all 17 games and made one start for the Jaguars, recording 2.0 sacks, seven quarterback hits, and three tackles for loss.
5. After two years at Globe Institute of Technology (New York, N.Y.), Ward became a two-time Honorable Mention All-Big Ten selection at the University of Illinois. The Philadelphia native ranked second in the FBS in fumble recoveries in 2014.
View photos of new Giants linebacker Jihad Ward's NFL career.
New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) is sacked by Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Jihad Ward (6) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. New England defeated Jacksonville 50-10. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive lineman Jihad Ward (6) gets set during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022 in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars defeated the Colts 26-11. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive lineman Jihad Ward (6) moves into position during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022 in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars defeated the Colts 26-11. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive lineman Jihad Ward during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Jihad Ward (6) in coverage during a game against the San Francisco 49ers on Nov.21, 2021. ( Tom DiPace via AP)
Portrait of Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Jihad Ward (6) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. Texans defeated the Jaguars 30-16. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive lineman Jihad Ward (6) defends during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Jihad Ward (6) walks to the locker room after an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. Texans defeated the Jaguars 30-16. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) is sacked by Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Jihad Ward (6) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. New England defeated Jacksonville 50-10. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive lineman Jihad Ward (6) works against Tennessee Titans offensive tackle David Quessenberry (72) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Jihad Ward (6) runs off the field during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Jihad Ward (6) rushes on defense during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. The 49ers defeated the Jaguars 30-10. (Joe Robbins via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Jihad Ward (59) rushes the edge on defense during an NFL preseason football game against the New Orleans Saints, Monday, Aug. 23, 2021, in New Orleans. The Saints defeated the Jaguars, 23-21. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars' Jihad Ward plays against the Tennessee Titans during an NFL football game on Sunday, December 12, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Jihad Ward (6) reacts during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Indianapolis. Indianapolis won 23-17. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Jihad Ward (6) looks into the backfield during an NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. The Rams defeated the Jaguars 37-7. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Jihad Ward (6) runs to the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. The 49ers defeated the Jaguars 30-10. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Jihad Ward (6) looks to the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Jihad Ward (6) in coverage during an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. ( Tom DiPace via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Jihad Ward (6) gets set against the Cincinnati Bengals during an NFL game, Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, in Cincinnati. The Bengals beat the Jaguars 24-21. (Cooper Neill via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Jihad Ward (6) signals to his teammate during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Cardinals defeated the Jaguars 31-19. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive lineman Jihad Ward celebrates on the field during an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Titans won 37-19. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive lineman Jihad Ward covers a play against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Jihad Ward (6) defends during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sep. 19, 2021, in Jacksonville,Fla. The Broncos defeated the Jaguars, 23-13. (Logan Bowles via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Jihad Ward (6) gets set against the Houston Texans during an NFL game, Sunday, Sep. 12, 2021, in Houston. The Texans beat the Jaguars 37-21. (Cooper Neill via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Jihad Ward (59) rushes during an NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. The Jaguars beat the Cowboys 34-14. (Cooper Neill via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Jihad Ward (6) rushes Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Jihad Ward (59) defends during an NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. The Jaguars beat the Cowboys 34-14. (Cooper Neill via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Jihad Ward (6) lines up in a three-point stance during an NFL game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Houston. The Texans defeated the Jaguars 37-21. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Baltimore Ravens defensive end Jihad Ward (53) on the field during warm ups prior to an NFL football game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Baltimore. The Ravens won 37-20. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Baltimore Ravens defensive end Jihad Ward (53) runs around the edge during an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Baltimore won 24-17. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Baltimore Ravens defensive end Jihad Ward (53) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Baltimore, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Baltimore Ravens defensive end Jihad Ward (53) celebrates on the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. The Ravens won 24-17. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Baltimore Ravens defensive end Jihad Ward (53) rushes during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, in Los Angeles. The Ravens defeated the Rams, 45-6. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Baltimore Ravens defensive end Jihad Ward (53) sacks New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) on a third down play in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Baltimore. The Ravens won 37-20. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Baltimore Ravens defensive end Jihad Ward rushes in on the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jihad Ward (53) watches from the sideline during an NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams, Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, in Los Angeles. The Ravens defeated the Rams 45-6. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Baltimore Ravens defensive end Jihad Ward works out during an NFL football camp practice, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, in Owings Mills, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Baltimore Ravens defensive lineman Jihad Ward (53) in action on defense against the Tennessee Titans during an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. The Ravens defeated the Titans 20-13. (Joe Robbins via AP)
Baltimore Ravens defensive end Jihad Ward (53) celebrates a sack against Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) during the second quarter an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. Ravens defeat Titans 20-13. (AP Photo/Brett Carlsen)
Baltimore Ravens defensive lineman Jihad Ward (53) in action on defense against the Tennessee Titans during an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. The Ravens defeated the Titans 20-13. (Joe Robbins via AP)
Baltimore Ravens defensive end Jihad Ward (53) attempts to run past Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (85) during an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
Baltimore Ravens defensive end Jihad Ward reacts after sacking New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Baltimore Ravens defensive end Jihad Ward (53) defends during an NFL regular season football game against the Houston Texans on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020 in Houston. The Ravens won, 33-16. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Baltimore Ravens defensive end Jihad Ward (53) runs up the field during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
Baltimore Ravens defensive end Jihad Ward (53) in action during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Baltimore Ravens defensive end Jihad Ward (53) drops into coverage during an NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Philadelphia. The Ravens defeated the Eagles 30-28. (Al Tielemans via AP)
Baltimore Ravens defensive end Jihad Ward looks on between plays against the Dallas Cowboys during the second half of an NFL football game, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Baltimore Ravens defensive end Jihad Ward (53) on the field during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, in Baltimore. The Ravens defeated the Cowboys 34-17. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Philadelphia Eagles' Carson Wentz (11) is tackled by Baltimore Ravens' Jihad Ward (53) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Baltimore Ravens defensive end Jihad Ward (53) runs around the edge during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Monday, Sept. 28, 2020, in Baltimore. Kansas City won 34-20. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Baltimore Ravens defensive end Jihad Ward (53) defends during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Monday, Sept. 28, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Baltimore Ravens defensive end Jihad Ward (53) makes a move off the line of scrimmage during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Baltimore. The Ravens defeated the Browns 38-6. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jihad Ward (53) is seen during pregame warmups before an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Baltimore. The Titans beat the Ravens 28-12. (Matt Patterson via AP)
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is pressured by Baltimore Ravens defensive end Jihad Ward (53) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Baltimore Ravens defensive end Jihad Ward, center, is congratulated by teammates after recovering a fumble by New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold, not visible, during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Baltimore Ravens defensive end Jihad Ward (53) celebrates after a defensive play against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Baltimore. The Titans won 28-12. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Baltimore Ravens defensive end Jihad Ward, center, is congratulated by teammates after recovering a fumble by New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold, not visible, during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Baltimore Ravens defensive end Jihad Ward (53) lines up prior to snap in the first half during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Baltimore Ravens defensive end Jihad Ward (53) runs around the edge during an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Dec. 12, 2019, in Baltimore. Baltimore won 42-21. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Indianapolis Colts defensive end Jihad Ward (51) during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Sep. 30, 2018 in Indianapolis. Houston won 37-34. (Aaron Doster via AP)
Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Jihad Ward (51) rushes during a game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, Landover, MD. The Colts defeated the Redskins 21-9. (Al Tielemans via AP)
Indianapolis Colts defensive end Jihad Ward (51) runs during an NFL preseason football game against the Chicago Bears, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019 in Indianapolis. The Bears defeated the Colts 27-17. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Indianapolis Colts defensive end Jihad Ward (51) runs during an NFL preseason football game against the Cleveland Browns, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019 in Indianapolis. The Browns defeated the Colts 21-18. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Jihad Ward (51) rushes during a game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, Landover, MD. The Colts defeated the Redskins 21-9. (Al Tielemans via AP)
Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Jihad Ward (51) prepares for the snap during a game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, Landover, MD. The Colts defeated the Redskins 21-9. (Al Tielemans via AP)
Indianapolis Colts' Jihad Ward warms-up before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Buffalo Bills won 24-16.(AP Photo/David Dermer)
Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Jihad Ward (51) celebrates a fumble recovery by a teammate during a preseason NFL Football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Jihad Ward (51) chases the action during the 2018 NFL preseason week 1 football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018 in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers won the game 24-21. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Houston Texans quarterback Joe Webb (5) is sacked by Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Jihad Ward (51) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Houston Texans quarterback Joe Webb (5) is sacked by Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Jihad Ward (51) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Jihad Ward (51) lines up during a 2018 NFL week 4 preseason game against the Houston Texans, Thursday, August 30, 2018 in Houston, Texas. The Texans defeated the Cowboys, 14-6. (James D. Smith via AP)
Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Jihad Ward (51) starts his rush during a 2018 NFL week 4 preseason game against the Houston Texans, Thursday, August 30, 2018 in Houston, Texas. The Texans defeated the Cowboys, 14-6. (James D. Smith via AP)
Oakland Raiders rookie defensive end Jihad Ward (95) looks on from the sideline during the 2016 NFL preseason football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Friday, Aug. 12, 2016 in Glendale, Ariz. The Raiders won the game 31-10. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Oakland Raiders defensive end Jihad Ward (95) during an NFL International Series game against the Houston Texans on Monday, Nov. 21, 2016 in Mexico City. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Oakland Raiders defensive end Jihad Ward (95) runs onto the field during an NFL preseason football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. The Seahawks defeated the Raiders, 17-13. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Oakland Raiders defensive end Jihad Ward (95) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016. The Raiders won 38-24. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Oakland Raiders' Jihad Ward (95) tackles Philadelphia Eagles' Nick Foles (9) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 25, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
Oakland Raiders defensive end Jihad Ward (95) during an NFL football game between the Buffalo Bills and the Oakland Raiders Sunday December 4. 2016 at the Oakland County Coliseum Oakland Ca. The Oakland Raiders defeated the Buffalo Bills 38 - 24. (Bill Nichols Images via AP)
Oakland Raiders defensive end Jihad Ward (95) chases the action during the 2017 NFL week 4 preseason football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017 in Oakland, Calif. The Seahawks won the game 17-13. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Oakland Raiders rookie defensive end Jihad Ward (95) runs onto the field for the 2016 NFL week 12 regular season football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016 in Oakland, Calif. The Raiders won the game 35-32. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Oakland Raiders rookie defensive end Jihad Ward (95) gets set in a three point stance during the 2016 NFL week 6 regular season football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016 in Oakland, Calif. The Chiefs won the game 26-10. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Oakland Raiders defensive end Jihad Ward (95) lines up on the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016 in Oakland, Calif. Oakland won 33-25. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
Oakland Raiders defensive end Jihad Ward (95) runs during a week 14 NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 21-13. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Oakland Raiders defensive end Jihad Ward (95) in action during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016 in Oakland, Calif. Oakland won 33-25. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
Oakland Raiders Jihad Ward fights off a block as he defends on defense in action against the Baltimore Ravens during a NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016, in Baltimore. The Raiders won, 28-27. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
Oakland Raiders rookie defensive end Jihad Ward (95) has a laugh on the sideline during the 2016 NFL week 12 regular season football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016 in Oakland, Calif. The Raiders won the game 35-32. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
5 things to know about OL Jamil Douglas
The New York Giants have signed offensive lineman Jamil Douglas. Here are five things to know about the lineman:
1. Douglas, 6-4 and 310 pounds, was originally a fourth-round selection by the Dolphins in the 2015 NFL Draft. He has played in 50 regular-season games with 11 starts for Miami, Tennessee, Buffalo, and Washington.
2. He has made eight starts at right guard and three at center in his career. He reunites with coach Brian Daboll and offensive line coach Bobby Johnson, who coached him on the Bills last season.
3. Douglas played in all 16 games and made six starts (both career highs) as a rookie in 2015.
4. He also appeared in four postseason games with the Titans, including the 2019 AFC Championship Game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
5. Douglas played collegiately at Arizona State, where he switched from guard to left tackle during his senior season.
Giants re-sign long snapper Casey Kreiter
The New York Giants re-signed long snapper Casey Kreiter.
Originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys, Kreiter, who made a Pro Bowl in 2018, spent four seasons with the Denver Broncos before signing with the Giants in 2020. Through six seasons, Kreiter has played in 91 games on special teams as a long snapper.
Kreiter snapped in 40 games for the University of Iowa, earning honorable mention All-Big Ten honors as a senior.
