Sunday, August 31, 2008

Roster Finalized; Simms May Be Added

The Giants announced their final roster cuts on Saturday, releasing promising WR Brandon London and 6th round pick, QB Andre Woodson.

In other developments, the team signed veteran kicker John Carney to spell Lawrence Tynes until he heals. They also kept only 2 QBs - Eli and David Carr, paving the way for Chris Simms, who was finally let go by Tampa this week.

Here is how the roster will look for now:

Offense: 25

Quarterback (2): Eli Manning, David Carr.

Running Back (5): Brandon Jacobs, Derrick Ward, Ahmad Bradshaw, Reuben Droughns,
Danny Ware.

Fullback (1): Madison Hedgecock.
Wide Receiver (6): Plaxico Burress, Amani Toomer, Steve Smith, Mario Manningham,
Domenik Hixon, Sinorice Moss.

Tight End: (3): Kevin Boss, Michael Matthews, Darcy Johnson.

Offensive Line: (8): Shaun O’Hara, Rich Seubert, Chris Snee, Kareem McKenzie, David Diehl, Kevin Boothe, Adam Koets, Grey Ruegamer.

Defense: 25

Defensive Line (8): Justin Tuck, Mathias Kiwanuka, Fred Robbins, Barry Cofield,
Renaldo Wynn, Dave Tollefson, Jay Alford, Rodney Leisle.

Linebackers (7): Antonio Pierce, Gerris Wilkinson, Danny Clark, Chase Blackburn,Zak DeOssie, Bryan Kehl, Jonathan Goff.

Defensive Backs: (10): Aaron Ross, Corey Webster, James Butler, Michael Johnson,
Kevin Dockery, Sam Madison, R.W. McQuarters, Sammy Knight,
Kenny Phillips, Terrell Thomas.

Specialists: 3

Punter (1): Jeff Feagles.

Kickers (2): Lawrence Tynes, John Carney.

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