New York Giants
Brandon Myers - #83 - TE
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 3"/ 256 lbs. |
| Birthday | 09/04/1985 |
| Birthplace | Prairie City, IA |
| College | Iowa |
| Years played | 5 |
| Drafted | 2009, 6th round, 29th pick by Raiders |
Giants-Packers matchup of the day: Thursday
PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush presents the third of five key matchups in the Packers' divisional playoff game vs. the Giants Sunday at Lambeau Field.
Giants CB Ross cleared to play
Despite numerous scares, it appears the Giants will be healthy for their playoff matchup with the Packers at Lambeau Field Sunday.
Georgia TE Orson Charles declares for draft
Georgia TE Orson Charles announced Wednesday that he is headed to the NFL.
Giants-Packers matchup of the day: Wednesday
PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush presents the second of five key matchups in the Packers' divisional playoff game vs. the Giants Sunday at Lambeau Field.
Giants-Packers matchup of the day: Tuesday
PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush presents the first of five key matchups in the Packers' divisional playoff game vs. the Giants Sunday at Lambeau Field.
The First Fifteen: Divisional round
Taking an early look at the best two days of football of the NFL season — the top four seeds are back in action — plus all the other developing stories around the league this week.
Giants brimming with confidence heading to Lambeau
The Giants believe they should have beaten the Packers in Week 13, but they can't let that regret linger into Lambeau Field.
Shorts and Shells: Wild-card edition
Tim Tebow provided an exciting finish to wild-card weekend, and his Broncos face a familiar coach next week: new Patriots offensive assistant Josh McDaniels.
Giants' lines peaking at right time
The offensive line's performance against the Falcons in the wild-card victory was vintage Giants power football. So was the pressure that the front line provided on defense.
Giants roll in wild-card win over Falcons
Hakeem Nicks sparked the Giants to a 24-2 rout of the Falcons in the NFC wild-card game Sunday, catching two TD passes from Eli Manning.
Grimes, Nicholas out for Falcons
The Falcons will be without two of their top defenders this afternoon when they face the Giants in the NFC wild-card game at MetLife Stadium.
Friday injury report for wild-card playoffs
Here is the Friday injury report for the wild-card round of the playoffs, showing the status of each injured player.
The jokers are wild
Tom Danyluk breaks down the four wild-card games and offers up his prediction for each.
The First Fifteen: Wild-card edition
In his "First Fifteen" column, Eric Edholm analyzes the wild-card matchups, teams that are making coaching and front-office moves and the playoff teams on bye.
Giants' pass rush must maintain recent excellence
If the Giants are going to beat the Falcons in the wild-card matchup on Sunday, the pass rush will have to remain a hot topic.
PLAYER NEWS
Myers has signed with the New York Giants as a free agent.|||||||
Myers spent the first four seasons of his career with the Oakland Raiders. He's played in 58 career games with 28 starts and posted his best season in 2012, when he started all 16 games and had career-high totals of 79 receptions for 806 yards and four touchdowns.
Myers hauled in a career-high 14 receptions for 130 yards and a score in Sunday's 20-17 loss to Cleveland.|||||||
Myers continues to post very impressive numbers and now has 69 catches - the third-most in the league among tight ends.
Myers is emerging as a fantasy sleeper for owners looking for help at tight end.|||||||
Myers has been targeted 40 times in his last five games to rank within the league's top 15. If you are looking for an unheralded player who can make some fantasy noise and provide an extra edge, it could be Myers - the kind of player who can make a difference in close leagues.
Myers will not return to Oakland's game at Denver because of a concussion.|||||||
Myers caught a 6-yard pass from Charlie Frye with 5:19 left before halftime, his only reception of the game. Myers has four receptions for 19 yards in nine games this season.
The Raiders have agreed to a four-year contract with Myers.|||||||
The tight end, a sixth-round pick from Iowa, is the first of Oakland's seven selections to sign a contract. The Raiders already cut ties with one of their picks, releasing defensive end Stryker Sulak last week. Myers is a blocking tight end, who was brought in to allow starting Zach Miller to spend more time as a downfield receiver.
