New York Giants
Justin Tuck - #91 - DE
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 5"/ 268 lbs. |
| Birthday | 03/29/1983 |
| Birthplace | Kellyton, AL |
| College | Notre Dame |
| Years played | 9 |
| Drafted | 2005, 3rd round, 10th pick by Giants |
Reese: Giants' Tuck wants to regain form
Giants GM Jerry Reese has spoken to DE Justin Tuck about him regaining his form of two seasons ago.
Giants could seek more pass-rush help
The Giants' pass rush fell way off this season, which could lead them to seek more DE help from the draft.
Personnel changes coming for the Giants
Expect the Giants to shave some salaries and allow some veterans, like OT David Diehl, to walk in the offseason.
Giants, Cruz inch toward new contract
Giants WR Victor Cruz might soon get a new contract, but there are a lot of factors to consider before it gets done.
Tuck's hits were game-changers
Hub Arkush says Giants DE Justin Tuck deserved to be the most valuable player in Super Bowl XLVI, as his two sacks and three QB hits changed the game in favor of New York.
Giants' mistakes didn't hurt them, but Patriots' did
Neither team played a clean game in Super Bowl XLVI. The difference? The Patriots' mistakes were more costly than the Giants' were.
Patriots-Giants matchup of the day: Monday
The most crucial matchup in the Super Bowl may be Tom Brady's ability to withstand the pressure from the Giants' front four.
Manning skips out on part of Wednesday's Giants practice with illness
Giants QB Eli Manning missed part of Wednesday's practice with a "stomach bug."
Giants-Packers matchup of the day: Saturday
PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush presents the fifth of five key matchups in the Packers' divisional playoff game vs. the Giants Sunday at Lambeau Field.
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.
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' 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.
Giants must count on Tuck for stretch run
Jason Pierre-Paul has been magnificent, but the Giants really need Justin Tuck healthy for the playoff stretch run.
What's wrong with Giants' Tuck?
Injuries clearly have affected his play, but Giants DE Justin Tuck doesn't appear to be himself lately.
Rams RB Jackson inactive for Monday nighter
Rams RB Steven Jackson will not play in Monday night's game against the Giants because of an injured quad.
PLAYER NEWS
Tuck has taken reps in three straight days in practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday's season finale.|||||||
Tuck missed last week's loss to Baltimore with a shoulder injury.
Tuck is active Sunday against the Eagles.|||||||
Tuck was inactive last Sunday at Baltimore due to a shoulder injury.
Tuck had his neck examiend twice in the opening half of the Giants game Saturday.|||||||
He returned both times.
Tuck has been practicing and is expected to play on Sunday against the winless Miami Dolphins. The days of him standing on the sidelines waving a towel to pump up the crowd appear to be over and that's bodes well for Fewell and his crew.|||||||
Tuck admittedly is excited at the prospect of playing after missing the last three games. He missed the season opener against Washington with a neck injury incurred in the preseason and the last three with a combination of the neck and groin. "It's a game I love to play and whenever you have the opportunity to go out there with your teammates it's a good feeling so I'm looking forward to it," Tuck said Thursday after practice.
Tuck and leading receiver Hakeem Nicks will be in the New York Giants lineup for Monday night's game against the St. Louis Rams.|||||||
Tuck missed the season opener against the Washington Redskins with a neck injury.