New York Giants
Dan Connor - #53 - LB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 241 lbs. |
| Birthday | 11/02/1985 |
| Birthplace | Wallingford, PA |
| College | Penn State |
| Years played | 6 |
| Drafted | 2008, 3rd round, 11th pick by Panthers |
Giants add White to offensive line
The Giants, who released three offensive linemen earlier in the week, have signed OG Chris White to potentially fill one of those vacancies.
Reports: Umenyiora to show up at Giants camp
Giants DE Osi Umenyiora will report to camp instead of holding out for a new contract or a trade, but his demands have not changed.
Giants meet with Burress; Umenyiora a no-show
The Giants met with former WR Plaxico Burress on Friday while DE Osi Umenyiora did not show up to training camp.
Weatherford signs with Giants
Punter Steve Weatherford will continue working at New Meadowlands Stadium, but instead of wearing green and white, he'll sport blue and red.
Jacobs adjusts contract to create room for Bradshaw
In a move to create more salary cap space for backfield mate Ahmad Bradshaw, Giants RB Brandon Jacobs has agreed to restructure his contract.
Kiwanuka 'returning to the big blue'
DE-OLB Mathias Kiwanuka is re-signing with the Giants, as reported by a tweet from his teammate, DT Justin Tuck.
Report: Giants to release DT Bernard
The Giants will release DT Rocky Bernard after failing to restructure his contract, according to ESPN.
Giants give Coughlin extension through 2012
The long-expected contract extension for Giants head coach Tom Coughlin was made official on Wednesday.
Giants add ex-49er Baas to man center
A day after releasing some key offensive linemen, the Giants added to the unit by signing former 49ers C David Baas on Wednesday morning.
Report: DT Cofield agrees to terms with Redskins
DT Barry Cofield will have a new team in the same division in 2011, as he has agreed to terms with the Redskins.
Report: Giants will release OL Seubert, O'Hara, Andrews
The Giants plan to release OT Rich Seubert and C Shaun O'Hara, according to reports. The team will also part ways with OT Shawn Andrews.
Herzlich announces he will sign with Giants
Boston College LB Mark Herzlich tweeted on Tuesday morning that he is planning on signing a contract with the Giants.
Giants move training camp to team facility
The Giants announced Friday that they will hold training camp at their team facility in East Rutherford. N.J., this year instead of the University at Albany because of the ongoing lockout.
QB Collins retires after 16 seasons
Kerry Collins announced his retirement on Thursday. His career lasted 16 seasons with five different teams.
Giants set to hire Izzo as assistant coach
The Giants are set to hire former NFL LB and special-teams standout Larry Izzo as an assistant special-teams coach, according to Mike Garafolo of the Newark Star-Ledger.
PLAYER NEWS
Connor has signed with the New York Giants as a free agent. The Giants announced the signing of the former Penn State product Saturday without disclosing details.|||||||
Connor can play both inside and outside, so his signing casts some doubt on whether New York will bring back middle linebacker Chase Blackburn, who is a free agent.
The Dallas Cowboys have released linebacker Dan Connor and restructured the contracts of three more players, moves expected to get the team under the salary cap.|||||||
Connor was one of seven free agents Dallas added in free agency last offseason. He got a two-year contract and started eight games after Sean Lee and Bruce Carter were injured.
Connor never returned after halftime of Sunday's game against the New York Giants because of a neck strain.|||||||
Connor, who started in place of injured leading tackler Sean Lee, got hurt early in the second quarter. He remained down on the ground at the end of a play when the Giants fumbled. The Cowboys said Connor was out of the game.
Connor is expected to start in place of Sean Lee, who was lost for the season with a broken right toe.|||||||
Connor, a free agent addition in the offseason, took most of Lee's playing time in the second half of last week's 19-14 win at Carolina. Connor is listed as a starter alongside Bruce Carter in the middle of the Dallas defense, with Ernie Sims backing him up.
Tight end Jeremy Shockey and Connor are inactive for Carolina's game against the Detroit Lions.|||||||
Shockey had been doubtful with injured ribs and Connor had been questionable with a shoulder injury.