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.
Check out these photos of the history of Giants throwing out first pitches.
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 running back Saquon Barkley throws out the ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the New York Yankees and the Houston Astros on Tuesday, May 29, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
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)
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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 running back Saquon Barkley heads to the pitcher's mound to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the New York Yankees and the Houston Astros on Tuesday, May 29, 2018, 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 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 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 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)
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 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)
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)
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 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)
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)
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 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)
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.
View photos of new Giants running back Matt Breida's NFL career.
Buffalo Bills running back Matt Breida (22) carries for a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021. The Bills won 31-6. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Buffalo Bills running back Matt Breida (22) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Orchard park, N.Y., Sunday Sept. 12, 2021. (AP/ Photo Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Buffalo Bills running back Matt Breida (22) takes a hand off from quarterback Josh Allen (17) against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Buffalo Bills running back Matt Breida (22) carries the football during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Patriots defeated the Bills, 14-10. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Buffalo Bills running back Matt Breida (22) runs with the ball during the NFL game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021 in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Colts defeated the Bills 41-15. (Kathryn Riley via AP)
Buffalo Bills running back Matt Breida (22) lines up before the snap during the NFL game against the New England Patriots, Monday, Dec. 6, 2021 in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Patriots defeated the Bills 14-10. (Kathryn Riley via AP)
Buffalo Bills Matt Breida runs through the tunnel to take the field prior to an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (Michael Owens via AP)
Buffalo Bills running back Matt Breida (22) carries for a touchdown ahead of New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) and middle linebacker Kwon Alexander (5) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Buffalo Bills running back Matt Breida (22) carries the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Orchard Park, N.Y., Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Buffalo Bills' Matt Breida celebrates after his second touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Buffalo Bills running back Matt Breida (22) carries the football during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Patriots defeated the Bills, 14-10. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Buffalo Bills running back Matt Breida (22) lines up prior to the snap during the NFL game against the New Orleans Saints, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021 in New Orleans. The Bills defeated the Saints 41-15. (Kathryn Riley via AP)
Buffalo Bills running back Matt Breida (22) runs for yardage during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Nov.21, 2021 in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Colts defeated the Bills 41-15 (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
Buffalo Bills running back Matt Breida (22) runs with the ball during an NFL game against the New Orleans Saints,Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, in New Orleans. The Bills defeated the Saints 36-7. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Buffalo Bills' Matt Breida, center, runs the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Buffalo Bills running back Matt Breida (22) runs the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Orchard park, N.Y., Sunday Nov. 21, 2020. (AP/ Photo Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Buffalo Bills running back Matt Breida (22) carries the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Orchard Park, N.Y., Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Buffalo Bills' Matt Breida runs the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Buffalo Bills' Matt Breida, center, scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Buffalo Bills running back Matt Breida (22) runs with the ball against the Chicago Bears during the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)
Buffalo Bills running back Matt Breida (22) carries the football during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Patriots defeated the Bills, 14-10. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Buffalo Bills running back Matt Breida runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Orchard Park, N.Y., Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Buffalo Bills running back Matt Breida (22) carries the ball during an NFL preseason football game against the Chicago Bears, Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Chicago. Buffalo won 41-15. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Buffalo Bills running back Matt Breida (22) carries the ball during an NFL preseason football game against the Chicago Bears, Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Chicago. Buffalo won 41-15. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Buffalo Bills running back Matt Breida (22) breaks a tackle attempt by Detroit Lions defensive back Mike Ford (2) during an NFL preseason football game, Friday, Aug. 13, 2021, in Detroit. The Bills defeated the Lions 16-15. (Joe Robbins via AP)
Buffalo Bills running back Matt Breida (22) rushes with the ball against the Chicago Bears during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)
Miami Dolphins running back Matt Breida (22) carries the ball against the New England Patriots in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Miami Dolphins running back Matt Breida (22) runs during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins won 22-12. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Miami Dolphins running back Matt Breida (22) runs with the ball during an NFL game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in East Rutherford, NJ. The Dolphins defeated the Jets 20-3. (Al Tielemans via AP)
Miami Dolphins running back Matt Breida (22) runs with the ball against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020 in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Miami Dolphins running back Matt Breida (22) runs with the ball during an NFL game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in East Rutherford, NJ. The Dolphins defeated the Jets 20-3. (Al Tielemans via AP)
Miami Dolphins running back Matt Breida (22) runs with the ball against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Joel Auerbach)
Miami Dolphins running back Matt Breida (22) celebrates his first down against the New England Patriots during the XXX half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Miami Dolphins running back Matt Breida (22) warms up before an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Miami Dolphins running back Matt Breida (22) runs with the ball past New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty (32) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Joel Auerbach)
Miami Dolphins running back Matt Breida (22) runs the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Miami Dolphins' Matt Breida warms-up before an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Miami Dolphins running back Matt Breida (22) runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Miami Dolphins running back Matt Breida (22) runs the ball as Seattle Seahawks linebacker Cody Barton (57) defends during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Seattle won 31-23. (Logan Bowles via AP)
Miami Dolphins running back Matt Breida (22) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020 in Miami Gardens, Fla. ( Tom DiPace via AP)
Miami Dolphins running back Matt Breida (22) runs during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. The Dolphins defeated the 49ers, 43-17. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Miami Dolphins running back Matt Breida (22) runs with the ball during warmups before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Miami Dolphins running back Matt Breida (22) runs a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Miami Dolphins running back Matt Breida (22) gestures during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Miami Dolphins running back Matt Breida (20) runs drills during practice at NFL football team's training facility, Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, in Davie, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Miami Dolphins running back Matt Breida (22) carries the ball during an NFL game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Sep. 13, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots beat the Dolphins 21-11. (Cooper Neill via AP)
Miami Dolphins running back Matt Breida (22) carries the ball during an NFL game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Sep. 13, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots beat the Dolphins 21-11. (Cooper Neill via AP)
Miami Dolphins running back Matt Breida (20) runs drills during practice at the NFL football team's training facility, Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, in Davie, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Miami Dolphins running back Matt Breida (22) runs with the ball against the Buffalo Bills during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Doug Murray)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) carries the ballduring an NFL football game against the New York Giants on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017, in Santa Clara, Calif. (NFL Photos via AP)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) on the field against the Kansas City Chiefs prior to the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Kansas City won 31-20. (Perry Knotts via AP)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) runs with the football during to the NFL Super Bowl LIV football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Chiefs defeated the 49ers 31-20. (Scott Boehm via AP)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) runs in pursuit on special teams during the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Chiefs defeated the 49ers 31-20. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) runs the ball against the Minnesota Vikings during an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. (Tom DiPace via AP)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) runs bexfore a game against the Green Bay Packers during the NFL NFC Championship football game, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers defeated the Packers 37-20. (Greg Trott via AP)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) catches a pass during pregame warmups before the game against the Minnesota Vikings in an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers defeated the Vikings 27-10. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) plays on special teams against the Minnesota Vikings in an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers defeated the Vikings 27-10. (Greg Trott via AP)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) carries the ball during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019 in Santa Clara, Calif. Atlanta won 29-22. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 in Seattle. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) runs out before an NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers defeated the Rams 34-31. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) carries the ball during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019 in Santa Clara, Calif. Atlanta won 29-22. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) runs against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) runs against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) runs the football during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in New Orleans. The 49ers defeated the Saints, 48-46. (Ryan Kang via AP)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) runs the football during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in New Orleans. The 49ers defeated the Saints, 48-46. (Ryan Kang via AP)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) carries in the second half an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) runs the football during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. The 49ers defeated the Cardinals, 28-25. (Ryan Kang via AP)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida warms up before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) celebrates during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. The 49ers defeated the Cardinals, 28-25. (Ryan Kang via AP)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) runs the football during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. The 49ers defeated the Cardinals, 28-25. (Ryan Kang via AP)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) runs a route during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019 in Santa Clara, Calif. San Francisco won 51-13. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) carries the ball during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019 in Santa Clara, Calif. San Francisco won 51-13. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) avoids the tackles of Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson (21) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida signals during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John Locher)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) runs the football during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Los Angeles. The 49ers defeated the Rams, 20-7. (Ryan Kang via AP)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) looks down while in the team huddle prior to an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Los Angeles. The 49ers defeated the Rams, 20-7. (Ryan Kang via AP)
San Francisco 49ers Matt Breida (22) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Monday, October 7 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (Terrell Lloyd via AP Images)
San Francisco 49ers Matt Breida (22) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Monday, October 7 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (Terrell Lloyd via AP Images)
San Francisco 49ers Matt Breida (22) catches a pass for a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Monday, October 7 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (Terrell Lloyd via AP Images)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) runs the football during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Los Angeles. The 49ers defeated the Rams, 20-7. (Ryan Kang via AP)
San Francisco 49ers Matt Breida (22) on the side lines during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Monday, October 7 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (Terrell Lloyd via AP Images)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) runs away from Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Samson Ebukam (50) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo )
San Francisco 49ers Matt Breida (22) was on the run during NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, November 25, 2018, in Tampa Bay, FL (Terrell Lloyd via AP Images)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) gestures during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) runs against the Cleveland Browns during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Oct. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) runs the ball during the first half an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) runs past Chicago Bears defensive back Deon Bush during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) carries the ball during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Cincinnati. The 49ers won 41-17. (Aaron Doster via AP)
San Francisco 49ers Matt Breida (22) was on the run during NFL football game against the Seattle. (Terrell Lloyd via AP). Seahawks Sunday, December 2, 2018, in Seattle (Terrell Lloyd via AP Images)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) runs the ball during the second half an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) dives during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers won 27-9. (Perry Knotts via AP)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) runs during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers won 27-9. (Perry Knotts via AP)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) runs against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) carries the ball in an NFL game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018 in Tampa, Fla. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) celebrates his touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) runs with the ball during an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018 in Santa Clara, Calif. (Austin Ginn via AP)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) slips a tackle by Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Adarius Taylor (53) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) runs the football during an NFL football game against the New York Giants on Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, in Santa Clara, Calif. The Giants defeated the 49ers, 27-23. (Ryan Kang via AP)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) catches a pitch out during the NFL week 6 regular season football game against the Green Bay Packers on Monday, Oct. 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won the game 33-30. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) during a NFL football game between the New York Giants and the San Francisco 49ers Monday November 12. 2018 at Levi Stadium San Francisco Ca. The New York Giants defeated the San Francisco 49ers 27 - 23. (Bill Nichols Images via AP)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) against the Los Angeles Rams during an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida runs for yardage in action against the Minnesota Vikings during a NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won, 24-16. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) carries the ball as Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Terrance Smith (48) pursues, during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida runs for yardage in action against the Minnesota Vikings during a NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won, 24-16. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) runs against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) reacts after a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017, in Santa Clara, Calif. The Rams defeated the 49ers, 41-39. (Ryan Kang via AP)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) runs against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
San Francisco 49ers' Matt Breida (22) scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Philadelphia,. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) runs against the Houston Texans during an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida runs with the ball during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) heads for a 33-yard touchdown run during an NFL football game against the New York Giants on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017 in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers won the game, 31-21. (Greg Trott via AP)
San Francisco 49ers Matt Breida (22) was in the run during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, December 31, 2017, in Los Angeles CA (Terrell Lloyd via AP Images)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) runs against the Los Angeles Rams during an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
San Francisco 49ers Matt Breida (22) was on the run during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, October 1, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won the game 18-15. (Terrell Lloyd via AP Images)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) runs against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
San Francisco 49ers Matt Breida (22) catches a pass during an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins Sunday, October 15, 2017, in Washington, DC. The Redskins won the game 26-24. (Terrell Lloyd via AP Images)
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) runs against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
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)