New York Giants
Victor Cruz - #80 - WR
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 0"/ 204 lbs. |
| Birthday | 11/11/1986 |
| Birthplace | Paterson, NJ |
| College | Massachusetts |
| Years played | 4 |
2012 STATS
| Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 86 | 1092 | 10 |
Giants-Patriots preseason game time changed
The kickoff of the Giants-Patriots preseason game on Wednesday, Aug. 29 has been changed from 7:30 p.m. ET to 7 p.m. ET.
Coughlin says 'chance' DT Shaun Rogers might play
Despite developing a blood clot in his left leg a little more than a week ago, there is a chance DT Shaun Rogers might play this season.
AP Source: Strahan close to deal with 'Live!'
Michael Strahan is in talks to be named co-host of "Live!" beside Kelly Ripa.
Report: Bears to work out P Dodge
The Bears will work out former Giants P Matt Dodge, ESPNChicago.com reported Tuesday.
Coughlin addresses viral video of Giants' prank
Giants head coach Tom Coughlin was asked Sunday about a video of CB Prince Amukamara getting thrown into a tub of ice water that went viral.
Giants sign DT Thomas
The Giants signed former Broncos DT Marcus Thomas to a one-year deal on Thursday, ESPN’s Josina Anderson first reported.
Carey, No Doubt to perform before first NFL game
Mariah Carey and No Doubt are superstar acts, but they'll be the openers for the NFL's first game of the season.
Giants cut LB Sintim, DE Trattou
The Giants waived LB Clint Sintim and DE Justin Trattou and signed DB-RS Laron Scott and DT Bobby Skinner.
Giants DT Rogers out for season with blood clot
Giants DT Shaun Rogers will miss the 2012 season because of a blood clot in his left calf, head coach Tom Coughlin told reporters Tuesday.
Giants WR Nicks activated from PUP list
Giants WR Hakeem Nicks has been activated from the physically-unable-to-perform list, the team announced Monday.
Giants still must develop better CB depth
Even with good news on Terrell Thomas' knee, the Giants must get better play from its other CB options, including Prince Amukamara.
Giants CB Thomas says 3-8 weeks needed to rehab knee
Giants CB Terrell Thomas said he might need anywhere from 3-8 weeks before returning to the field.
Wife of Jaguars CB Ross wins Olympic gold
The wife of Jaguars CB Aaron Ross won the gold medal in the women's 400 meters Sunday at the London Olympics.
Devin Thomas announces retirement
Bears WR Devin Thomas has told the team that he is stepping away from the game.
Giants' Herzlich tries to continue his rise
Giants MLB Mark Herzlich is competing for a starting role on defense.
PLAYER NEWS
The New York Giants have placed a first-round tender on Cruz, allowing the wide receiver to enter restricted free agency. Team owner John Mara says Monday that the Giants will risk having Cruz agree to a contract with another club. New York has the right to match any offer, and if the Giants allow him to leave, they will get a first-round draft choice as compensation.|||||||
The tender is worth $2.879 million for 2012 for Cruz, who has not made half of that in his three pro seasons. But Cruz believes he can earn more on the open market. Cruz has become one of the most popular athletes in the New York area with his salsa dances after touchdowns. He has 168 receptions for 2,628 yards and 19 touchdowns. He made the 2012 Pro Bowl and is considered one of the league's best slot receivers.
Cruz had three catches for 21 yards in Sunday's 33-14 loss to the Ravens.|||||||
Cruz had his second straight three-reception effort as the Giants' passing attack has floundered the last two weeks.
Cruz hauled in eight catches for 121 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 52-27 win over New Orleans.|||||||
With 76 receptions, Cruz is all but certain to surpass his career high of 82 set last season. He doesn't have a great matchup in Week 15 against an Atlanta Falcons defense that's allowed just 13 passing touchdowns - tied for the third-fewest in the league.
Cruz caught seven passes for 131 yards, including the game-winning 78-yard touchdown from Eli Manning in the Giants' 27-23 win over the Redskins on Sunday.|||||||
Cruz's touchdown catch was his seventh of the season, tying him with Cincinnati's A.J. Green and Green Bay's James Jones for the most in the NFL.
Cruz set a career best with three TD catches from Eli Manning on Sunday.|||||||
Cruz, who only had 50 yards receiving, has recorded four of his five TDs in the last two games.
