New York Giants
Aaron Ross - #31 - CB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 0"/ 197 lbs. |
| Birthday | 09/15/1982 |
| Birthplace | San Antonio, TX |
| College | Texas |
| Years played | 7 |
| Drafted | 2007, 1st round, 20th pick by Giants |
PFW's midseason team reports
An undefeated defending champion, precocious rookie players and coaches, a record number of big comeback wins and the 49ers, Lions and Bills in the playoff hunt mark a surprising first half.
Rodgers, Kiwanuka and Peterson named NFC Players of the Week
Packers QB Aaron Rodgers, Giants LB Mathias Kiwanuka and Cardinals PR-CB Patrick Peterson were named NFC Players of Week Nine.
The First Fifteen: Week 10
We take an early look at a huge AFC North tussle, another big one in the NFC South and all the rest of the best action in Week 10.
NFL flexes Colts-Patriots out of SNF game
The NFL announced that the Week 13 Sunday Night Football game between the Patriots and Colts will be moved to 1:00 p.m. ET.
Niners legit Super Bowl contenders
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Shorts and Shells: Week Nine
The Giants and Jets earned huge victories; the Browns, Dolphins and Patriots have to deal with controversy; defense rules again; and plenty more.
Manning tops Brady with late touchdown
Eli Manning hit Jake Ballard for a 1-yard touchdown pass with 15 seconds left, giving the Giants a 24-20 win over the Patriots on Sunday.
Chances for revenge in Super Bowl rematches
The Patriots-Giants game in Week Nine is the first meeting between the two franchises since ex-Giants WR David Tyree made a game-changing play in Super Bowl XLII.
Patriots-Giants matchup of the day: Friday
The Giants' top corner, Corey Webster, could take Patriots WR Wes Welker out of the Patriots' game plan.
Patriots-Giants matchup of the day: Saturday
If the Patriots want to get back to their winning ways, the secondary will need to play a sound game against Giants QB Eli Manning.
Giants' Bradshaw might tough it out
The news that Giants RB Ahmad Bradshaw cracked a bone in his foot is bad, but he might try to play with the injury.
Patriots-Giants matchup of the day: Thursday
The Patriots have an opportunity to re-establish their running game this Sunday against the Giants.
Report: Giants RB Bradshaw has cracked bone in foot
Giants RB Ahmad Bradshaw has a cracked bone in his foot that he suffered in last week's win over the Dolphins, Mike Garafolo of The Star-Ledger first reported.
Patriots-Giants matchup of the day: Wednesday
The Patriots' O-line has struggled protecting Tom Brady of late and it will have another stiff test against the Giants' front line.
Patriots-Giants matchup of the day: Tuesday
Although it is important for the Patriots to lock down the Giants' receivers, they cannot ignore TE Jake Ballard.
PLAYER NEWS
The Giants have signed Ross.|||||||
Ross, a former New York No. 1 draft choice, played for the Giants from 2007-2011 and started in two Super Bowl victories. He played last season with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
A person with knowledge of the deals says Ross and halfback Ryan Torain have agreed to contracts with the New York Giants. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the Giants haven't announced the deals.|||||||
A first-round pick by New York in 2007, Ross signed with Jacksonville after the Giants won the Super Bowl in February 2012. The 30-year-old was cut by the Jaguars after last season.
The Jacksonville Jaguars have given cornerback Aaron Ross permission to miss part of training camp to attend the Olympics and watch his wife run. Ross' wife, U.S. runner Sanya Richards-Ross, won gold in the 1,600-meter relay in 2004 and 2008 and captured bronze in the 400 meters in Beijing. But she is seeking her first individual Olympic gold medal.|||||||
Ross, who started 41 games over the last five seasons for the New York Giants, asked Jaguars general manager Gene Smith and new coach Mike Mularkey about attending the London Games before he signed with the franchise last month. Ross says their decision "speaks volumes about what they're trying to preach here."
Ross has agreed to a three-year contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars, giving the team added depth in the secondary.|||||||
Ross is in Jacksonville and is scheduled to sign his contract Wednesday. The deal could be worth up to $15.3 million, an investment that indicates Ross will compete with veteran Rashean Mathis for a starting spot.
Ross probably is going to be sidelined this week with inflammation in his right foot. The team says Ross has been diagnosed with plantar fasciitis, an inflammation and swelling of tissue at the bottom of the foot.|||||||
Ross, who backs up Corey Webster and Terrell Thomas, played in Saturday night's 24-17 loss to Pittsburgh. He also has been the team's primary punt returner. He had a 45-yard return against the Steelers that he nearly broke for a touchdown.
