Coast Guard honors Giants legend Emlen Tunnell
Emlen Tunnell is well-known for his stellar NFL career that led to him being the first African American inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. But what some might not know about the Giants legend is that he also served several years in the United States Coast Guard during and after World War II, where he was credited with saving the lives of two fellow shipmates in separate incidents.
The Coast Guard recently announced that they are posthumously honoring Tunnell for his service by naming a cutter and an athletic building on the Coast Guard Academy campus after him. The service "aims to highlight his little-known story and its own efforts to do better when it comes to race and celebrating diversity."
Following his time in the Coast Guard, he joined the Giants in 1948, becoming the first African American player to be signed and to play for the Giants.
The Hall of Fame defensive back went on to play 11 seasons with the Giants. Throughout his tenure with the franchise, he helped lead the team to an NFL Championship in 1956 while earning eight Pro Bowl and six First-Team All-Pro selections. Upon his retirement in 1962, Tunnell's 79 career interceptions were an NFL record. That figure currently ranks as the second-most in league history.
The Associated Press' Pat Eaton-Robb wrote about Tunnell's time with the Coast Guard:
[Tunnell was the first Black player signed by the New York Giants and later played for the Green Bay Packers. But not much was known about his Coast Guard service until 2008, when Cmdr. Bill McKinstry recognized Tunnell's name on the back of photograph showing a Coast Guard basketball team from the late 1940s.
His research uncovered a remarkable service career that Tunnell, who had been a steward's mate, had downplayed.
In April 1944, Tunnell was unloading fuel and explosives from a cargo ship in Papua New Guinea when it was hit by a Japanese torpedo. Tunnell used his bare hands to beat out flames that had engulfed a shipmate, suffering burns in the process. Two years later, while stationed in Newfoundland, Tunnell jumped into 32-degree Fahrenheit water to save another man who had fallen from the USS Tampa.
Given the context of what a Black steward's mate was expected or even allowed to do during that time in American history — largely restricted to duties like keeping the dishes on the ship clean — his accomplishments are all the more remarkable, McKinstry said.
"If you look at the pictures of him in uniform, he is the one African American in a sea of other people," McKinstry said. "It is so important that we take a look at these trailblazers, just like Mr. Tunnell and we honor them, because of all things they faced in laying the groundwork for where we are today in making a better future."]
In addition to his 14-year playing career, the final three which he spent with the Green Bay Packers, Tunnell also served as an assistant coach with the Giants from 1963-1974.
Tunnell was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1967, becoming not only the first African American but also the first player to strictly play defensive back to be voted in. He was named to both the NFL's 50th and 100th Anniversary Teams, and was part of the first class of Giants to be enshrined in the franchise's Ring of Honor in 2010.
Photos from the life of Pro Football Hall of Fame safety and World War II hero Emlen Tunnell
Emlen Tunnell at the Polo Grounds in New York on Oct. 22, 1950.
Emlen Tunnell of the New York Giants poses for a photo at the Polo Grounds in New York on Oct. 14, 1952. (AP Photo)
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Emlen Tunnell, half back for the New York Giants, is shown in this 1951 photo. (AP Photo)
Emlen Tunnell, defensive halfback of the New York Giants football club, holds gift presented to him by former baseball Giants star Monte Irvin, before the game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Dec. 14, 1958. It was "Emlen Tunnell Day" at the stadium and among other gifts Tunnell received a testimonial surrounded by photos of teammates on the football Giants. Tunnell formerly played for Iowa University. (AP Photo/John Lindsay)
New York Giants' star defensive back, Emlen Tunnell, poses with a group from Radnor High School of Wayne, Penn., before the Giants-Cleveland Browns game in New York, Dec. 14, 1958. From left: Ben Domenick, Art Lang, manager; Jules Provost, coach; Tunnell; Jerry Domenick, team captain; Steve Domenick, 12, and Jimmy Thomas, 9. Tunnell was honored by fans before the game including the Radnor group. (AP Photo/John Lindsay)
Emlen Tunnell of the New York Giants poses for a photo at the Polo Grounds in New York on Oct. 14, 1952. (AP Photo)
New York Giants' Emlen Tunnell, April 2, 1949. (AP Photo)
A statue of Emlen Tunnell is seen in an undated photo. (Pro Football Hall of Fame via AP Images)
Em Tunnell shown in 1964 in Iowa (AP Photo)
New York Giants Hall of Fame safety Emlen Tunnell (45) and safety Jim Patton (20) defend a pass intended for Pittsburgh Steelers halfback Ray Matthews (25) during an NFL game in Pittsburgh, Pa., Nov. 4, 1956. The Giants defeated the Steelers 17-14. (AP Photo/Pro Football Hall of Fame)
Vice President of Development at US Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association, Robert McKenna, left, and United State Coast Guard Academy Director of Athletics Dr. Dan Rose, right, lead cadets from the football team through the construction site of the Emlen Tunnell Strength & Conditioning Center on campus at the Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn., Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021. Tunnell, who was the first Black player inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and a Coast Guard hero for saving the lives of two shipmates during WWII, has been honored by the USCGA with a new strength and conditioning center and a cutter in his name. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
United State Coast Guard Academy Director of Athletics Dr. Dan Rose holds a replica of the Silver Life Saving Medal that was given to Emlen Tunnel at the Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn., Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021. Tunnell, who was the first Black player inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and a Coast Guard hero for saving the lives of two shipmates during WWII, has been honored by the USCGA with a new strength and conditioning center and a cutter in his name. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Mock Draft Tracker: Latest expert predictions for Giants at No. 11
The 2020 NFL season ended Sunday with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV.
That locked in the final two spots in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft, which is just 11 weeks away. The 86th annual player selection meeting will take place in Cleveland from April 29 to May 1.
Below is a look at draft experts' latest projections for the Giants, who hold the No. 11 overall pick:
Pick: Kyle Pitts, TE, Florida
Analysis: "The Giants could enjoy a fantastic duo at tight end -- Pitts is versatile enough to play with [Evan] Engram and be moved around the formation -- and provide quarterback Daniel Jones with a playmaker."
Pick: Kyle Pitts, TE, Florida
Analysis: "At 6-foot-6, Pitts has the size/speed traits to line up out wide, in the slot or next to an offensive tackle. And he showed off his ability after the catch by averaging 17.9 yards per reception with 12 touchdowns. Pitts is not a traditional tight end, but he's a skilled offensive threat. And with Evan Engram on the roster, too, the Giants would have two of the most athletic -- and versatile -- tight ends in football."
Pick: Jaylen Waddle, WR, Alabama
Analysis: "The Giants are all in with Daniel Jones and now they need to give him some weapons on the outside."
Pick: Gregory Rousseau , EDGE, Miami
Analysis: "Rousseau is an intriguing option for the Giants given his athleticism, length and sack production."
Pick: Kyle Pitts, WR/TE, Florida
Analysis: "Pitts can play tight end or wide receiver and create mismatches with his size, athleticism and ball skills."
Run Rich Run Continues to Benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
As Rich Eisen announced on the Super Bowl LV edition of NFL GameDay Morning, 'Run Rich Run' returns for the 17th year raising money and awareness for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.®
While Eisen may not be running his traditional 40-yard dash in Indianapolis at the NFL Scouting Combine this year, the 'Run Rich Run' campaign invites fans to run a "40" in any way they choose – whether that be a 40-yard dash, 40 steps, 40 minutes or even running 40 errands for a neighbor in need. Additionally, fans are encouraged to submit their "40" videos on social media using the hashtag #RunYour40.
'Run Rich Run' has served as a fitting conclusion to NFL Network's coverage of the NFL Scouting Combine since 2004. Eisen began supporting St. Jude through 'Run Rich Run' fundraising six years ago and has raised approximately $2.5 million to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Fans around the globe have since rallied around Eisen's passion for this cause, knowing that not only will it be fun to participate, but their generous donations support research and treatment toward a cure for childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Continued participation will ensure that families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food – because all a family should worry about is helping their child live.
Since 2012, the NFL has partnered with St. Jude through NFL PLAY 60, which is the "Official Champion of Play" at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. As the League's national youth health and wellness campaign encouraging youth to get physically active for 60 minutes a day, the NFL PLAY 60 initiative helps patients and families at St. Jude cope with serious illnesses through play therapy, peer interaction and other activities.
As for Eisen, he will run his traditional 40-yard dash. Stay tuned for more details on when that will take place.
Re-live the most memorable moments and images from the first year of the Joe Judge era.
New York Giants guard Nick Gates (65) prepares to snap the ball during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Monday, Sep. 14, 2020 in East Rutherford, N.J. (Alika Jenner/NFL)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) looks to pass under pressure from New York Giants cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) during the first quarter of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) makes a catch during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Monday, Sep. 14, 2020 in East Rutherford, N.J. (Michael Owens/NFL)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) leaps over Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Mike Hilton (28) during an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) reacts with linebacker Kyler Fackrell (51) after a defensive play against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) runs the ball against New York Giants linebacker Kyler Fackrell (51) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) catches a touchdown pass during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Monday, Sep. 14, 2020 in East Rutherford, N.J. (Alika Jenner/NFL)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the third quarter of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) scrambles during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Monday, Sep. 14, 2020 in East Rutherford, N.J. (Alika Jenner/NFL)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) catches a touchdown pass during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Monday, Sep. 14, 2020 in East Rutherford, N.J. (Michael Owens/NFL)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) gets sacked by New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) and defensive tackle B.J. Hill (95) during an NFL football game, Monday, Sep. 14, 2020 in East Rutherford, N.J. (Alika Jenner/NFL)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Monday, Sep. 14, 2020 in East Rutherford, N.J. (Michael Owens/NFL)
New York Giants linebacker Lorenzo Carter (59) sacks Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) during the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) is pushed by Chicago Bears cornerback Buster Skrine (24) during the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Chicago Bears wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson (84) is tackled by New York Giants cornerback Isaac Yiadom (27) during the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) runs after a catch against the Chicago Bears during the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
QB Daniel Jones
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) pushes Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery (32) out of bounds during the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) runs the ball against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
New York Giants cornerback James Bradberry (24) defends Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson (12) during the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
San Francisco 49ers' Jordan Reed, right, tries to grab a pass over New York Giants' Logan Ryan during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) during NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, September 27, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Mikey Owens/NFL)
New York Giants wide receiver Golden Tate (15) during NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, September 27, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Mikey Owens/NFL)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones, center, throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
New York Giants running back Devonta Freeman (31) in action against the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants place kicker Graham Gano (5) kicks during NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, September 27, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Mikey Owens/NFL)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) during NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, September 27, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Mikey Owens/NFL)
New York Giants running back Wayne Gallman (22) runs with the ball during NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, September 27, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Mikey Owens/NFL)
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens, center, is sacked by New York Giants Leonard Williams (99) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
New York Giants cornerback Logan Ryan (23) in action against the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) runs the ball during NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, September 27, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Mikey Owens/NFL)
New York Giants wide receiver C.J. Board (18) makes a catch during NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, September 27, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Mikey Owens/NFL)
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) is sacked by New York Giants defensive tackle Austin Johnson (98) during NFL football game on Sunday, October 4, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Los Angeles Rams tight end Gerald Everett, left, fumbles the ball which would then be recovered by the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
New York Giants wide receiver Golden Tate (15) runs the ball during NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, October 4, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) is seen in action during NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, October 4, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants wide receiver Golden Tate (15) lines up out wide during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, October 4, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) tackles Los Angeles Rams running back Darrell Henderson (27) during an NFL football game on Sunday, October 4, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) runs after a reception against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong )
New York Giants running back Wayne Gallman (22) carries the ball in front of Los Angeles Rams free safety John Johnson (43) during an NFL football game on Sunday, October 4, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants punter Riley Dixon (9) punts the ball during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, October 4, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) throws the ball during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, October 4, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants center Nick Gates (65) and offensive guard Will Hernandez (71) block during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, October 4, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
New York Giants kicker Graham Gano (5) kicks an extra point as punter Riley Dixon (9) holds during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, October 11, 2020 in Dallas, Texas. (Cooper Neill/NFL)
New York Giants outside linebacker Kyler Fackrell (51) runs for a touchdown after intercepting during an NFL football game against the New York Giants on Sunday, October 11, 2020 in Dallas, Texas. (Cooper Neill/NFL)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) throws a pass under pressure from Dallas Cowboys defensive end Dorance Armstrong (92) and defensive end Aldon Smith (58) in the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Head Coach Joe Judge picked up his first win as a head coach in this Week 5 victory over the Cowboys.
New York Giants' Casey Kreiter (58), place kicker Graham Gano (5) and punter Riley Dixon (9) celebrate a field goal kicked by Gano in the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
New York Giants linebacker Blake Martinez (54) reacts during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, October 11, 2020 in Dallas, Texas. (Cooper Neill/NFL)
New York Giants offensive tackle Andrew Thomas (78) catches a 2-point conversion pass during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, October 11, 2020 in Dallas, Texas. (Cooper Neill/NFL)
OLB Kyler Fackrell finished the game with 3 tackles (2 solo), 1 tackle for loss, 1 pass defended, 1 quarterback hit and an interception which he returned 46 yards for a touchdown.
2021: DL Leonard Williams (No. 84)
Head Coach Joe Judge picks up his first win as a head coach.
Leonard Williams (99)
QB Daniel Jones completed 12 of 19 passes for 112 yards and a touchdown, adding seven carries for 74 yards.
New York Giants' Dexter Lawrence (97) tackles Washington Football Team's J.D. McKissic (41) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
WR Darius Slayton caught two passes for 41 yards and a touchdown.
New York Giants' Daniel Jones plays during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
WR Golden Tate caught just one pass but made it count, taking it 39 yards for a touchdown.
New York Giants wide receiver Golden Tate (15) makes a catch to score a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday, October 22, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Ric Tapia/NFL)
New York Giants' James Bradberry (24) intercepts a pass against Philadelphia Eagles' John Hightower (82) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) looks to throw the ball during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday, October 22, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
New York Giants' Daniel Jones runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
New York Giants' Blake Martinez reacts after a missed sack during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
New York Giants' Sterling Shepard (87) catches a touchdown pass against Philadelphia Eagles' Darius Slay (24) and Rodney McLeod (23) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
New York Giants' Logan Ryan (23) celebrates with teammates after the Giants forced a turnover on downs during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
New York Giants' Wayne Gallman runs the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
New York Giants running back Dion Lewis (33) celebrates with quarterback Daniel Jones (8) after scoring a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday, November 2, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Mikey Owens/NFL)
New York Giants cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) celebrates after picking up a fumble during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday, November 2, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Cooper Neill/NFL)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
New York Giants' James Bradberry, right, knocks away a pass intended for Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Mike Evans during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) sacks Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) during a week 8 regular season Monday Night football game at MetLife Stadium on November 2nd, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) celebrates sacking Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) during a week 8 regular season Monday Night football game at MetLife Stadium on November 2nd, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants' Evan Engram, right, fends off Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Lavonte David during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) celebrates during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday, November 2, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Cooper Neill/NFL)
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) dives with the ball during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday, November 2, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Mikey Owens/NFL)
New York Giants' Golden Tate, right, catches a touchdown in front of Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Sean Murphy-Bunting during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
New York Giants head coach Joe Judge on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) makes a catch during an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team on Sunday, November 8, 2020 in Landover, Maryland. (Mikey Owens/NFL)
New York Giants wide receiver Austin Mack (81) runs down field against Washington Football Team cornerback Ronald Darby (23) in the first half of an NFL football game between the New York Giants and Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
New York Giants safety Jabrill Peppers (21) celebrates with New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) during an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team on Sunday, November 8, 2020 in Landover, Maryland. (Mikey Owens/NFL)
LB Blake Martinez finished with a team-high 10 tackles (three solo), two passes defended and an interception.
TE Evan Engram recorded five receptions for 48 yards and a touchdown on a team-high 10 targets.
New York Giants linebacker Blake Martinez (54) celebrates during an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team on Sunday, November 8, 2020 in Landover, Maryland. (Mikey Owens/NFL)
RB Alfred Morris carried the ball nine times for 67 yards (7.4 yards per carry) and caught one pass for four yards.
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) tries to runs past Washington Football Team safety Deshazor Everett (22) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Al Drago)
New York Giants safety Jabrill Peppers (21) celebrates during an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team on Sunday, November 8, 2020 in Landover, Maryland. (Mikey Owens/NFL)
DB Logan Ryan registered six tackles (five solo), two passes defended, a forced fumble and the game-clinching interception at the end of the fourth quarter.
New York Giants offensive tackle Matt Peart (74) celebrates with long snapper Casey Kreiter (58) and punter Riley Dixon (9) during an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team on Sunday, November 8, 2020 in Landover, Maryland. (Mikey Owens/NFL)
New York Giants' Wayne Gallman (22) rushes during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Philadelphia Eagles' Avonte Maddox (29) tackles New York Giants' Austin Mack (81) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) reacts to a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants' Sterling Shepard (87) catches a pass in front of Philadelphia Eagles' Avonte Maddox (29) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants' Golden Tate (15) catches a pass in front of Philadelphia Eagles' Nickell Robey-Coleman during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants' Wayne Gallman (22) jumps over Philadelphia Eagles' Rodney McLeod (23) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
CB James Bradberry registered four solo tackles and two pass breakups.
Logan Ryan (23), Julian Love (20)
Nick Gates (65)
Leonard Williams (99), B.J. Hill (95)
Leonard Williams (99), Kyler Fackrell (51)
Leonard Williams (99), B.J. Hill (95)
Wayne Gallman (22)
Julian Love (20), Logan Ryan (23)
Leonard Williams (99)
Daniel Jones (8)
Logan Ryan (23)
Dion Lewis (33)
Logan Ryan (23)
Xavier McKinney (29)
Isaac Yiadom (27), Dalvin Tomlinson (94), Niko Lalos (57), Tae Crowder (48), Darnay Holmes (30), David Mayo (55)
Sterling Shepard (87)
Sterling Shepard (87)
Evan Engram (88)
Daniel Jones (8)
Evan Engram (88)
Leonard Williams (99), Dalvin Tomlinson (94)
Leonard Williams (99)
Blake Martinez (54)
Darius Slayton (86)
Leonard Williams (99)
Graham Gano (5), Riley Dixon (9)
Leonard Williams (99)
Leonard Williams (99)
Wayne Gallman (22)
Niko Lalos (57)
Wayne Gallman (22)
Wayne Gallman (22)
Blake Martinez (54)
Wayne Gallman (22)
Tae Crowder (48)
Niko Lalos (57), Logan Ryan (23), James Bradberry (24), Darnay Holmes (30)
Jabrill Peppers (21), Carter Coughlin (49)
Leonard Williams (99), Carter Coughlin (49)
Tae Crowder (48), Dexter Lawrence (97)
Carter Coughlin (49), Julian Love (20), B.J. Hill (95), Niko Lalos (57), Xavier McKinney (29), Dexter Lawrence (97), Jabaal Sheard (91), Jabrill Peppers (21), Tae Crowder (48), Darnay Holmes (30), Austin Johnson (98), James Bradberry (24), Dalvin Tomlinson (94), Madre Harper (45)
Alfred Morris (41)
Tae Crowder (48)
Austin Johnson (98), Tae Crowder (48), Niko Lalos (57), Xavier McKinney (29), David Mayo (55), Dalvin Tomlinson (94)
Tae Crowder (48), Carter Coughlin (49)
Sterling Shepard (87)
Darius Slayton (86)
Sterling Shepard (87)
Evan Engram (88)
Dalvin Tomlinson (94), Leonard Williams (99)
S Xavier McKinney
Golden Tate (15)
Dexter Lawrence (97),
Dalvin Tomlinson (94)
James Bradberry (24)
Golden Tate (15)
Tae Crowder (48)
Julian Love (20), Logan Ryan (23), James Bradberry (24)
Tae Crowder (48)
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) during a week 14 regular season football game against the Arizona Cardinals at MetLife Stadium on December 13th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) during a week 14 regular season football game against the Arizona Cardinals at MetLife Stadium on December 13th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants safety Jabrill Peppers (21) during a week 14 regular season football game against the Arizona Cardinals at MetLife Stadium on December 13th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive end Niko Lalos (57) during a week 14 regular season football game against the Arizona Cardinals at MetLife Stadium on December 13th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants wide receiver Golden Tate (15) during a week 14 regular season football game against the Arizona Cardinals at MetLife Stadium on December 13th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
Darius Slayton (86)
New York Giants cornerback Logan Ryan (23) breaks up a pass during a week 14 regular season football game against the Arizona Cardinals at MetLife Stadium on December 13th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson (94) during a week 14 regular season football game against the Arizona Cardinals at MetLife Stadium on December 13th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) during a week 14 regular season football game against the Arizona Cardinals at MetLife Stadium on December 13th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants cornerback James Bradberry (24)breaks up a pass during a week 14 regular season football game against the Arizona Cardinals at MetLife Stadium on December 13th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
Darius Slayton (86)
Tae Crowder (48)
Logan Ryan (23)
Wayne Gallman (22)
Darius Slayton (86)
Leonard Williams (99), Dexter Lawrence (97), Logan Ryan (23)
Dexter Lawrence (97)
Logan Ryan (23)
Julian Love (20)
Blake Martinez (54)
Evan Engram (88)
Devante Downs (52), Dalvin Tomlinson (94), Carter Coughlin (49), Leonard Williams (99)
Levine Toilolo (85)
Leonard Williams (99)
Nick Gates (65), Shane Lemieux (66)
Alfred Morris (41)
Sterling Shepard (87)
Devante Downs (52)
New York Giants defensive tackle B.J. Hill (95) during a week 15 regular season football game against the Cleveland Browns at MetLife Stadium on December 20th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants quarterback Colt McCoy (12) during a week 15 regular season football game against the Cleveland Browns at MetLife Stadium on December 20th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants safety Jabrill Peppers (21) during a week 15 regular season football game against the Cleveland Browns at MetLife Stadium on December 20th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants running back Elijhaa Penny (39) during a week 15 regular season football game against the Cleveland Browns at MetLife Stadium on December 20th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants long snapper Casey Kreiter (58) during a week 15 regular season football game against the Cleveland Browns at MetLife Stadium on December 20th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants offensive tackle Andrew Thomas (78) during a week 15 regular season football game against the Cleveland Browns at MetLife Stadium on December 20th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants center Nick Gates (65) Will Hernandez (71) and Andrew Thomas (78) during a week 15 regular season football game against the Cleveland Browns at MetLife Stadium on December 20th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) sacks Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) during a week 15 regular season football game against the Cleveland Browns at MetLife Stadium on December 20th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants place kicker Graham Gano (5) kicks a field goal during a week 15 regular season football game against the Cleveland Browns at MetLife Stadium on December 20th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants punter Riley Dixon (9) throws a pass on a fake field goal during a week 15 regular season football game against the Cleveland Browns at MetLife Stadium on December 20th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
Levine Toilolo (85)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) makes a catch during a week 15 regular season football game against the Cleveland Browns at MetLife Stadium on December 20th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
Colt McCoy (12),
Austin Johnson (98)
Sterling Shepard (87)
Leonard Williams (99), Dalvin Tomlinson (94), James Bradberry (24), David Mayo (55),
Dante Pettis (13)
Andrew Thomas (78)
Darius Slayton (86)
Nate Ebner (43)
Kevin Zeitler (70),
Blake Martinez (54)
Dante Pettis (13)
Leonard Williams (99)
C.J. Board (18)
Alfred Morris (41)
Jabaal Sheard (91)
Evan Engram (88)
Carter Coughlin (49)
Dante Pettis (13)
Isaac Yiadom (27)
Daniel Jones (8)
Xavier McKinney (29), Tae Crowder (48)
Sterling Shepard (87)
Blake Martinez (54)
Dalvin Tomlinson (94), Logan Ryan (23)
Sterling Shepard (87)
Dexter Lawrence (97)
Blake Martinez (54)
Andrew Thomas (78)
Daniel Jones (8)
Sterling Shepard (87)
Leonard Williams (99), Kyler Fackrell (51)
Levine Toilolo (85), Kaden Smith (82), Sterling Shepard (87)
Sterling Shepard (87)
Leonard Williams (99)
Andrew Thomas (78),
James Bradberry (24)
Leonard Williams (99)
Blake Martinez (54), Carter Coughlin (49)
Sterling Shepard (87)
Julian Love (20)
Blake Martinez (54)
Daniel Jones (8)
Xavier McKinney (29)
Sterling Shepard (87)
Daniel Jones (8)
Leonard Williams (99), Dexter Lawrence (97)
Leonard Williams (99)
Dante Pettis (13)
Dante Pettis (13)
Xavier McKinney (29), Niko Lalos (57)
Kyler Fackrell (51)
Daniel Jones (8), Head Coach Joe Judge
Sterling Shepard (87)
Graham Gano (5), Riley Dixon (9)
Jabrill Peppers (21)
Dante Pettis (13)
Xavier McKinney (29)
