Recapping first wave of free agency
The start of the new league year has come and gone with the Giants making several moves to prepare the roster for the 2022 season.
Over the last week, the Giants signed eight players to contracts. Of those eight, three were with the team last year while five were members of other clubs.
Here are the five newest members of the Giants:
TE Ricky Seals-Jones
QB Tyrod Taylor
OL Mark Glowinski
OL Jon Feliciano
WR Robert Foster
Here are the three players returning to the Giants:
OT Korey Cunningham
CB Jarren Williams
WR C.J. Board
On top of the eight player signed to new contracts, the Giants also released veteran DB Logan Ryan on Thursday. Additionally, the team has reportedly reached a deal to bring back LS Casey Kreiter, who has played in every game for the Giants over the last two seasons.
Earlier in the offseason, the Giants signed OL Matt Gono and re-signed WR David Sills, while letting go of TE Kaden Smith, P Riley Dixon, RB Devontae Booker and TE Kyle Rudolph.
TE Ricky Seals-Jones eyes bigger role with Giants
Ricky Seals-Jones made what was arguably the most spectacular reception by a Giants opponent in 2021, outjumping Adoree' Jackson in the back corner of the end zone for a 19-yard touchdown that gave Washington a fourth-quarter lead in FedExField on Sept. 16.
Though it was one of just two touchdowns he scored last season, the reception is not what Seals-Jones mentions first when he recalls that Thursday night game.
"You know, it's a victory," Seals-Jones said of Washington's 30-29 triumph. "That's how I remember it. We got the win, but now I'm here, so hopefully I can make some more plays like that in the Big Blue."
That's exactly what the Giants are hoping for after signing the free agent, a partnership that should benefit both sides. The Giants no longer have their top three tight ends from last season after Evan Engram joined the Jacksonville Jaguars and Kyle Rudolph and Kaden Smith were released. And Seals-Jones, playing for his fourth team in as many seasons and fifth overall, hopes to establish roots in New Jersey.
QB Tyrod Taylor looks forward to working with Daniel Jones
Tyrod Taylor officially joined the Giants Thursday, his sixth team on an NFL journey entering its 12th season. He has learned much about the league, professionalism, strategy and, as he demonstrated in a Zoom interview with reporters, football diplomacy.
The Giants, of course, have an established starting quarterback in Daniel Jones, and Taylor displayed his respect for that hierarchy when asked if he's coming in to compete for the starting job or as the backup.
"I view it as coming in, obviously, learning the offense, pushing the guys in the room, and just going out and putting my best foot forward each day," Taylor said. "My process since I've been drafted in 2011 has been to prepare as the starter. Obviously, at the quarterback position you never know when your number is called. You want to be able to go in and play at a high level. So, that's my focus. I'll continue to keep working as we get back in the swing of things in April."
Five things to know about new offensive lineman Mark Glowinski
1. Originally a fourth-round pick by the Seahawks in the 2015 NFL Draft, Glowinski has played in 95 regular-season games with 74 starts. He has also started five postseason games, two with the Seahawks and three with the Colts. After being waived by the Seahawks towards the end of the 2017 season, Glowinski went on spend more than four seasons with the Colts.
2. Glowinski reunites with offensive line coach Bobby Johnson, who served as his assistant offensive line coach with the Colts in 2018.
3. Glowinski, 6-foot-4 and 310 pounds, has starting experience at both guard positions. Over his last four seasons in Indianapolis, Glowinski has played in 59 games with 55 starts. In 16 games (14 starts) last season, he earned a solid 70.1 overall grade from Pro Football Focus, including a 70.6 run block grade.
4. The 29-year-old lineman began his collegiate career at Lackawanna College from 2010-2011. After transferring to West Virginia, Glowinski started all 25 games he saw action in during his two seasons there. Following his senior season in 2014, Glowinski received First-Team All-Big 12 honors from the Associated Press and Second-Team All-Big 12 honors from the conference's coaches.
5. Born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Glowinski attended G.A.R. Memorial High School. There, he was a three-year starter on both sides of the ball, helping lead his team to a 26-8 record during his time there. He also earned Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll recognition for his performance in the classroom.
According to the Colts' media guide, football was not the first sport the offensive lineman fell in love with. Growing up in Wilkes-Barre, Glowinski spent a lot of his time at the local bowling alley playing in leagues. While bowling now serves as a hobby for him, Glowinski says some day after he is done playing football, he will return to playing in competitive bowling leagues.
View photos from the career of veteran offensive lineman Mark Glowinski.
Indianapolis Colts offensive guard Mark Glowinski takes up his position during the second half of an NFL preseason football game in Indianapolis, Monday, Aug. 20, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Indianapolis Colts offensive loineman Mark Glowinski (64) waits for the snap during an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018 in Oakland, Calif. (Greg Trott via AP)
Indianapolis Colts guard Mark Glowinski (64) celebrates a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)
Indianapolis Colts guard Mark Glowinski (64) sets to block during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars defeated the Colts 26-11. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Indianapolis Colts guard Mark Glowinski (64) sets to block during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars defeated the Colts 26-11. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Indianapolis Colts guard Mark Glowinski (64) awaits the snap of the football during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, in Indianapolis. The Colts defeated the Patriots 27-17. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Indianapolis Colts guard Mark Glowinski (64) defends against the Houston Texans during an NFL game, Sunday, Dec. 05, 2021, in Houston. The Colts beat the Texans 31-0. (Cooper Neill via AP)
Indianapolis Colts guard Mark Glowinski (64) blocks during an NFL game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2021, in Baltimore. The Ravens defeated the Colts 31-25. (Al Tielemans via AP)
Indianapolis Colts guard Mark Glowinski (64) defends against the Houston Texans during an NFL game, Sunday, Dec. 05, 2021, in Houston. The Colts beat the Texans 31-0. (Cooper Neill via AP)
Indianapolis Colts guard Mark Glowinski (64) looks to make a block during the second half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Indianapolis Colts guard Mark Glowinski (64) blocks during an NFL game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2021, in Baltimore. The Ravens defeated the Colts 31-25. (Al Tielemans via AP)
Indianapolis Colts guard Mark Glowinski (64) drops into pass protection during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)
Indianapolis Colts' Mark Glowinski (64) blocks during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Guard (64) Mark Glowinski of the Indianapolis Colts warms up before playing against the Buffalo Bills in an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Orchard Park, NY. The Colts defeated the Bills 41-15. (AP Photo/Jeff Lewis)
Indianapolis Colts offensive guard Mark Glowinski (64) during an NFL wildcard playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021 in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Bills won, 27-24. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Indianapolis Colts guard Mark Glowinski blocks against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL football game at Lucas Oil Stadium, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021 in Indianapolis. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini)
Indianapolis Colts guard Mark Glowinski (64) blocks during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Indianapolis Colts guard Mark Glowinski (64) lines up on the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021 in Santa Clara, Calif. The Colts won, 30-18. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Indianapolis Colts' Mark Glowinski (64) in action during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Indianapolis Colts guard Mark Glowinski (64) battles for position on the field against New York Jets defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins (98) during an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021, in Indianapolis. The Colts won 45-30. (Aaron Doster via AP)
Indianapolis Colts offensive guard Mark Glowinski (64) blocks during an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021, in Indianapolis. The Colts defeated the Jets, 45-30. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Indianapolis Colts offensive guard Mark Glowinski (64) blocks during an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020 in Las Vegas. The Colts won the game 44-27, (Paul Jasienski via AP)
Indianapolis Colts guard Mark Glowinski (64) lines up in a two-point stance during an NFL game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Indianapolis. The Colts defeated the Texans 31-3. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Indianapolis Colts guard Mark Glowinski sets up to block in action against the Green Bay Packers during a week 11 NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Indianapolis. The Colts won in overtime, 34-31. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
Indianapolis Colts guard Mark Glowinski (64) prepares to block during an NFL game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Indianapolis. The Colts defeated the Texans 31-3. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Indianapolis Colts guard Mark Glowinski (64) lines up against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Indianapolis Colts guard Mark Glowinski (64) in action during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, in Baltimore, Md. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Indianapolis Colts guard Mark Glowinski (64) drops into pass protection during an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)
Indianapolis Colts offensive guard Mark Glowinski (64) in action during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Indianapolis Colts guard Mark Glowinski looks on from the sidelines against the New Orleans Saints during a NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019 in New Orleans. The Saints defeated the Colts 34-7. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
Indianapolis Colts guard Mark Glowinski (64) and center Ryan Kelly (78) protect the pocket during an NFL game against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. The Colts beat the Titans 34-17. (Cooper Neill via AP)
Indianapolis Colts offensive guard Mark Glowinski (64) blocks against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Indianapolis Colts guard Mark Glowinski (64) blocks during a NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders Sunday September 29, 2019 in Indianapolis, The Colts were defeated by the Raiders 31-24. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
Indianapolis Colts offensive lineman Mark Glowinski (64) rests during an NFL game against the Houston Texans, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019 in Houston. The Texans defeated the Colts 20-17. (Greg Trott via AP)
Indianapolis Colts offensive guard Mark Glowinski (64) lines up on the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Indianapolis. Indianapolis won 33-13. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Indianapolis Colts offensive guard Mark Glowinski (64) blocks during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019, in New Orleans. The Saints defeated the Colts, 34-7. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Indianapolis Colts guard Mark Glowinski sets up to block in action against the Kansas City Chiefs during an NFL divisional football playoff game in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019. The Chiefs won, 31-13. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
Indianapolis Colts' Mark Glowinski (64) in action during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Indianapolis Colts offensive guard Mark Glowinski (64) blocks during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. The Colts defeated the Chiefs, 19-13. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Indianapolis Colts guard Mark Glowinski (64) prepares to block during an NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Carson, Calif. The Chargers defeated the Colts 30-24 in overtime. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Seattle Seahawks guard Mark Glowinski (63) lines up in a three-point stance during an NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles on November 20, 2016. The Seahawks defeated the Eagles 26-15. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Seattle Seahawks offensive guard Mark Glowinski (63) run blocks in action against the New England Patriots Sunday November 13, 2016 in Foxboro, Mass (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
Seattle Seahawks offensive guard Mark Glowinski (63) run blocks in action against the New England Patriots Sunday November 13, 2016 in Foxboro, Mass (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
Seattle Seahawks offensive guard Mark Glowinski stretches on the field during warmups before a preseason NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks guard Mark Glowinski (63) during a NFL football game against the New York Giants on Sunday October 22, 2017 in East Rutherford, N.J. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
Seattle Seahawks offensive guard Mark Glowinski (63) during the NFL regular season game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016 in Glendale, Ariz. The Seahawks won, 36-6. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Seattle Seahawks offensive lineman Mark Glowinski (63) waits for the snap during an NFC Wild Card game against the Detroit Lions on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, in Seattle, Wash. The Seahawks won the game, 26-6. (Greg Trott via AP)
Seattle Seahawks offensive lineman Mark Glowinski (63) pass blocks in action against the New England Patriots Sunday November 13, 2016 in Foxboro, Mass (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
Seattle Seahawks guard Mark Glowinski (63) lines up in a three-point stance during an NFL game against the Buffalo Bills on November 7, 2016. The Seahawks defeated the Bills 31-25. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Seattle Seahawks offensive lineman Mark Glowinski (63) waits for the snap during an NFC Wild Card game against the Detroit Lions on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, in Seattle, Wash. The Seahawks won the game, 26-6. (Greg Trott via AP)
Seattle Seahawks offensive guard Mark Glowinski (63) runs prior to an NFL football NFC wild card playoff game against the Detroit Lions on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, in Seattle. Seattle won 26-6. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
Seattle Seahawks offensive guard Mark Glowinski (63) watches from the sidelines in an NFL football divisional playoff game against the Atlanta Falcons, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017 in Atlanta. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Seattle Seahawks offensive guard Mark Glowinski (63) during an NFL preseason football game against the Oakland Raiders, Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. The Seahawks defeated the Raiders, 17-13. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Seattle Seahawks guard Mark Glowinski (63) lines up in a two-point stance during an NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles on November 20, 2016. The Seahawks defeated the Eagles 26-15. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Seattle Seahawks offensive lineman Mark Glowinski (63) pass blocks during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Monday, Nov. 20, 2017 in Seattle. The Falcons won the game, 34-31. (Greg Trott via AP)
Seattle Seahawks offensive guard Mark Glowinski (63) gets set during the 2017 NFL week 4 preseason football game against the Oakland Raiders, Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017 in Oakland, Calif. The Seahawks won the game 17-13. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Seattle Seahawks guard Mark Glowinski (63) fires off the line to block during an NFL preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys at CenturyLink Field on Thursday, August 25, 2016. The Seahawks defeated the Cowboys 27-17. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Giants sign free agent Jon Feliciano to play center
Jon Feliciano has started 43 NFL games, 39 of them in the regular season. The position breakdown of those 43 starts is 30 at right guard, 11 at left guard and two at center.
The Giants signed the free agent lineman to play …center, where he last started on Nov. 15, 2020. According to Feliciano, it's a sound decision for both the team and the player.
"I've been in a lot of people's ears for a lot of years trying to get into the center position," Feliciano said on a Zoom call soon after signing his contract. "I honestly think it's my best position, and I'm just really excited to finally get to show what I've got.
"It was definitely – I wanted to play center. There were other teams that were talking, and I believe in myself, and I believe that the center position is where I'll be best. Thankfully, Bobby and Daboll agreed and we got it to work out."
Giants re-sign cornerback Jarren Williams
The New York Giants re-signed cornerback Jarren Williams, who was set to become an exclusive rights free agent at the start of the new league year at 4 p.m.
The 5-foot-11, 190-pound Albany product appeared in six games for the Giants last season and made two starts. Originally signed as an undrafted rookie by the Arizona Cardinals in 2020, he joined the Giants later that summer and spent time on the team's practice squad before being elevated to the active roster.
View photos from the career of cornerback Jarren Williams.
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New York Giants cornerback Jarren Williams (34) during a week 18 football game against the Washington Football Team on Sunday January 9th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants cornerback Jarren Williams (34) lines up in the secondary during an NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. The Chargers defeated the Giants 37-21. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
New York Giants cornerback Jarren Williams (34) runs against the Washington Football Team during an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants cornerback Jarren Williams (34) during a week 15 football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday December 19th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants cornerback Jarren Williams (34) during a week 13 football game against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday December 5th, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida
New York Giants cornerback Jarren Williams (34) reacts after a play during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Dallas Cowboys defeated the New York Giants 21-6. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)
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New York Giants cornerback Jarren Williams (34) during a week 14 football game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, December 12, 2021 in Inglewood, California.
New York Giants cornerback Jarren Williams (34) during a week 13 football game against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday December 5th, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida
New York Giants cornerback Jarren Williams (34) drops into coverage during a week 15 football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday December 19, 2021 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus via AP)
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New York Giants cornerback Jarren Williams (34) walks on the field before the start of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Doug Murray)
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New York Giants cornerback Jarren Williams (34) runs before an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants defensive back Jarren Williams (34) warms up before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021 in Inglewood, Calif. The Chargers defeated the Giants 37-21. (Greg Trott via AP)
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New York Giants cornerback Jarren Williams (34) gets set to run onto the field before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Philadelphia. The eagles defeated the Giants 34-10. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)
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New York Giants cornerback Jarren Williams (34) runs during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Chicago. The Bears defeated the Giants 29-3. (Scott Boehm via AP)
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New York Giants cornerback Jarren Williams (34) catches a football on the field before the start of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Doug Murray)
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Giants re-sign offensive tackle Korey Cunningham
The Giants announced on Thursday they have re-signed offensive tackle Korey Cunningham.
A 6-6, 311-pounder, Cunningham spent the entire 2021 season with the Giants, splitting his time between the practice squad and the active roster. He was signed to the practice squad on Sept. 7, one week after being released by the New England Patriots.
Cunningham was elevated to the roster for the first time on Oct. 9 and made his Giants debut the following day in Dallas. He played in 12 games, including 11 in a row before missing the Jan. 2 game in Chicago after being placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. Cunningham totaled 113 snaps as a reserve and 34 on special teams.
He played more than half of those snaps (67) at Philadelphia on Dec. 26, when Matt Peart started at right tackle but had to leave the game after suffering a torn ACL late in the first quarter. Cunningham replaced him for the remainder of the game.
Giants sign WR Robert Foster; C.J. Board back with team
The Giants signed wide receiver Robert Foster, who played for Brian Daboll at both the University of Alabama and with the Buffalo Bills, on Monday.
In addition, the Giants announced they have re-signed wideout C.J. Board, who was scheduled to become a free agent with the start of the league year on Wednesday.
Foster, 6-2 and 194 pounds, did not play a game in 2021, when he spent most of the season on the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad.
Foster has played in 30 regular-season games with seven starts for Buffalo (2018-19) and Washington (2020). He had 32 receptions for 642 yards and three touchdowns, plus two rushing attempts for 29 yards. Foster did not have a catch in his only postseason game (with Washington).
View photos of the career of new Giants wide receiver Robert Foster.
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Robert Foster (16) grabs a pass for a touchdown ahead of Atlanta Falcons running back Delrick Abrams Jr (25) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Robert Foster (16) runs during an NFL preseason football game against the Chicago Bears, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, in Chicago. The Bears defeated the Dolphins 20-13. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Robert Foster (16) runs downfield during an NFL preseason game against the XXX, Aug. 21, 2021 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins defeated The Falcons 37-17. (Kevin Sabitus via AP)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Robert Foster (16) catches a pass over Atlanta Falcons defensive back Delrick Abrams (25) to score a touchdown during an NFL preseason game, Aug. 21, 2021 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins defeated The Falcons 37-17. (Kevin Sabitus via AP)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Robert Foster (16) runs during an NFL preseason football game against the Chicago Bears, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, in Chicago. The Bears defeated the Dolphins 20-13. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Robert Foster warms up during a mandatory minicamp at the NFL football team's training camp, Wednesday, June 16, 2021, in Davie, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Washington Football Team wide receiver Robert Foster (19) in action during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
Washington Football Team wide receiver Robert Foster (19) in action during an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
Washington Football Team wide receiver Robert Foster (19) running during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Washington Football Team wide receiver Robert Foster (19) runs after the catch during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Landover, Md. Carolina won 20-13. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Washington Football Team wide receiver Robert Foster (19) in action during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
Washington Football Team wide receiver Robert Foster (19) catches a pass during warm-ups prior to an NFL game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020 in Landover, Md. The Seahawks defeated the Washington Football Team 20-15. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Washington Football Team wide receiver Robert Foster (19) on the field before the start of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Al Drago)
Washington Football Team wide receiver Robert Foster (19) in action against San Francisco 49ers cornerback Dontae Johnson (27) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Jennifer Stewart)
Washington Football Team wide receiver Robert Foster (19) catches a pass during warm-ups prior to an NFL game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020 in Landover, Md. The Seahawks defeated the Washington Football Team 20-15. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Washington Football Team wide receiver Robert Foster (19) in action during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
Washington Football Team wide receiver Robert Foster (19) breaks from the line during an NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Landover, Md. Washington defeated the Bengals 20-9. (Al Tielemans via AP)
Washington Football Team wide receiver Robert Foster (19) runs a route during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. Washington defeated the 49ers, 23-15. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Washington Football Team wide receiver Robert Foster (19) against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Robert Foster (16) leaps over the tackle attempt of Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Casey Hayward (26) during the first half of an NFL game on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Rich Barnes)
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Robert Foster (16) catches a pass during pregame warmups before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019 in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Eagles defeated the Bills 31-13. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Robert Foster (16) gains yardage after a catch during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Robert Foster (16) defends during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. The Bills beat the Cowboys 26-15. (Cooper Neill via AP)
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Robert Foster (16) runs after the catch during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. Buffalo won 26-15. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Robert Foster (16) lines up out wide during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. New England won 24-17. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Robert Foster runs down the field in the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Robert Foster warms up before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Robert Foster (16) looks up from the sideline with his helmet off during a NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Friday, Aug. 16, 2019 in Charlotte, N.C. The Bills won the game 27-14. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Robert Foster (16) runs the ball against the Denver Broncos during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Robert Foster (16) walk along the sideline before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Robert Foster (16) runs a route during an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Bills defeated the Giants, 28-14. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Robert Foster (16) plays against the Detroit Lions in the second half of an NFL preseason football game in Detroit, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Robert Foster (16) runs during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019 in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Bills defeated the Bengals 21-17. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Robert Foster (16) runs during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019 in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Bills defeated the Bengals 21-17. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Robert Foster (16) runs the ball against the Denver Broncos during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Buffalo Bills' Robert Foster warms-up before an NFL pre-season football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Robert Foster (16) makes a catch in action against the New England Patriots Sunday December 23, 2018 in Foxboro, Mass (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Robert Foster (16) runs after catching a pass while New England Patriots defensive back Stephon Gilmore (24) pursues him during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New England Patriots linebacker Kyle Van Noy, left, closes in to tackle Buffalo Bills wide receiver Robert Foster during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Robert Foster (16) runs toward the end zone for a 42-yard touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Robert Foster (16) scores a 42-yard touchdown as Detroit Lions defensive back Mike Ford (38) can't make the tackle during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Bills won 14-13. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Robert Foster warms up before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Robert Foster (16) scores a 42-yard touchdown as Detroit Lions defensive back Mike Ford (38) can't make the tackle during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Bills won 14-13. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Robert Foster (16) breaks from the line during an NFL game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, East Rutherford, NJ. The Bills defeated the Jets 41-10. (Al Tielemans via AP)
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Robert Foster (16) runs from New York Jets cornerback Darryl Roberts (27) after catching a pass during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Robert Foster (16) runs the ball during warm-ups prior to an NFL game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Robert Foster catches a pass in front of New York Jets cornerback Rashard Robinson (30) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Robert Foster (16) reacts between New York Jets defenders Darryl Roberts, left, and Rashard Robinson after catching a pass during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Robert Foster (16) makes a catch against New York Jets cornerback Morris Claiborne (21) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Robert Foster (16) reacts after making a catch against New York Jets cornerback Morris Claiborne (21) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Robert Foster (16) makes a catch against New York Jets cornerback Morris Claiborne (21) during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Robert Foster gets set for a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Robert Foster (16) in the first half during an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, in Orchard Park, New York. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Robert Foster (16) lines up against Tennessee Titans defensive back Dane Cruikshank (29) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Board, 6-1 and 181 pounds, played the last two seasons for the Giants after beginning his career with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
In 2021, Board played in the season's first six games. He caught four passes for 51 yards and averaged 24.8 yards on 11 kickoff returns and 16.5 yards on two punt returns. Board started against the Rams on Oct. 17, a game in which he fractured his arm, an injury that sent him to injured reserve for the remainder of the season.
Board's career numbers include 17 receptions for 183 yards in 24 games (five starts). He has also returned 13 kickoffs (25.2-yard avg.) and three punts (13.0-yard avg.).
