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 |
Vikings discuss moving game to Detroit
The Vikings were thrown into a serious crunch when heavy snowfall severely damaged the roof of Metrodome Stadium, causing the game against the Giants scheduled for Sunday to be moved to Detroit on Monday.
Favre telling teammates he can't play Monday
NFL Network's Jason LaCanfora is reporting that QB Brett Favre is telling his teammates that, even with the Vikings' game being delayed a day and moved to Detroit, he doesn't think he can play Monday.
Collapse could push Metrodome to priority status
Sunday morning's collapse of the Metrodome roof, causing the Vikings-Giants game to move to Detroit, will have a windblown effect that will be felt in several places.
Metrodome roof collapses; Giants-Vikings moved to Ford Field
The roof of the Metrodome in downtown Minneapolis has collapsed and will not be ready to host a football game Monday or Tuesday. The Giants and Vikings will play at Ford Field on Monday night.
Giants-Vikings game moved to Monday night
A heavy snowstorm and blizzard-like conditions have prompted the NFL to reschedule the Sunday game between the Giants and Vikings in Minneapolis. The game is now scheduled for 7 p.m. CT Monday.
Flaherty has helped hold Giants' O-line together
The Giants have done a great job of dealing with constant injuries to their offensive line, and the quality coaching of Pat Flaherty has been a big reason why.
Giants stranded en route to Minnesota
The Giants were scheduled to fly from New York to Minneapolis this morning, but a severe snowstorm in the Twin Cities forced the team to divert to Kansas City. The team will spend the night in Kansas City, and it ...
Vikings-Giants matchup of the day: Saturday
Here's another key matchup to watch when the Giants and Vikings meet Sunday at the Metrodome.
Vikings-Giants matchup of the day: Thursday
Here is another key matchup in Sunday's Vikings-Giants matchup.
Vikings-Giants matchup of the day: Wednesday
Let's take a look at another key matchup in Sunday's Vikings-Giants game in Minnesota.
Vikings-Giants matchup of the day: Tuesday
Let's take a look at a key matchup heading into Sunday's Giants-Vikings game in Minnesota.
Favre has sprain, needs rest
Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier said QB Brett Favre has a sprained throwing shoulder, which he suffered Sunday, and that his status would be day-to-day
Pierre-Paul starting to heat up for Giants
First-round DE Jason Pierre-Paul was seen as a project for the Giants, but he has come on like gangbusters with four sacks in two games.
Chiefs' strong secondary exacts revenge
After being blown out by the Broncos three weeks ago, an aggressive Chiefs defense held an explosive, big-play offense to a mere two field goals. It did so behind the strong play of one of the NFL's best young ...
Giants find ideal backfield mix
The Giants' recent backfield changes could have had a negative impact on multiple players, but instead it looks like they have found the right mix in which everyone can thrive.
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.
