Leonard Williams happy to be back with Giants
Defensive tackle Leonard Williams told the media on Friday that, while it's always in the player's interest to get a long-term deal, he is glad to be back with the Giants on the franchise tag.
"I'm just happy to be here, play with this team again, and learn about the guys that I've been with since last year," Williams said. "I got to know them a little bit more and play again with them this year. I've just been training hard and was ready for anything to happen. I was just trying to stay ready so I didn't have to get ready."
Williams signed his non-exclusive franchise tag in April, meaning he is under contract for the 2020 season at the salary assured by the tag, which is based on the average of the top five salaries from his position.
The Giants acquired Williams, a former first-round draft choice, on Oct. 29, 2019 from the Jets for two draft choices – a third-round selection in the 2020 NFL Draft.
"I kind of knew the situation I was coming off of last year," Williams said. "I think it's actually a good opportunity for myself. I'm looking at it as an opportunity. I'm not looking at it as something that's bad. I'm looking at it as an opportunity."
Williams added, "I wouldn't say I have something to prove necessarily. I think the coaches know and my teammates know what I bring to the table or I wouldn't be here. I definitely still feel like I'm playing with a chip on my shoulder at the same time, though. I'm ready to just go out here and play the best that I can. It starts today. It starts one day at a time. I'm not looking towards the future or next offseason or what's going to happen a year from now. I'm just trying to get better right now and see what I can do for my team."
Reports: Giants plan to sign CB Ross Cockrell, WR Cody White, OT Jackson Dennis
Three days before their first full-squad training camp practice, the Giants are planning to sign a veteran cornerback to bolster their secondary and a pair of rookie free agents on offense, according to numerous media reports.
The corner is a familiar face, Ross Cockrell, who played for the team in 2017. Wide receiver Cody White of Michigan State and tackle Jackson Dennis of Holy Cross are the rookies.
The players cannot formally join the Giants until they pass COVID-19 testing protocols and a physical.
Cockrell, 6-0 and 190 pounds, spent the previous two years with Carolina. Last year, he started 11 games opposite cornerback James Bradberry, who was the first veteran free agent the Giants signed in March and is now expected to anchor their defensive backfield.
Cockrell has played in 68 regular-season games with 43 starts with Pittsburgh, Carolina and the Giants, and in five postseason games with three starts. His career totals include 217 tackles (166 solo), seven interceptions he has returned for 133 yards (19.0-yard avg.), 44 passes defensed, one forced fumble, and two fumble recoveries in the regular season, and 18 tackles (16 solo) and one fumble recovery in the postseason.
In 2019, Cockrell played in 14 games with 11 starts for Carolina. Cockrell finished sixth on the team – just behind Bradberry - with 62 tackles (48 solo), including three stops for loss. He added two interceptions he returned for 70 yards and eight passes defensed.
Cockrell spent the entire 2018 season on injured reserve after fracturing his left leg in training camp.
In his first season with the Giants in 2017, Cockrell played in all 16 games with nine starts – three at left cornerback and six as an extra defensive back. He finished the season with 49 tackles (37 solo), 11 passes defensed, and a career-high three interceptions, which tied him for the team lead.
Cockrell entered the NFL as a fourth-round draft choice by the Buffalo Bills in 2014. The Duke product did not play that season and made his NFL debut the following year, when he played 15 regular-season and two postseason games for the Steelers.
View photos from the career of defensive back Ross Cockrell.
New York Giants' Ross Cockrell (37) tackles Seattle Seahawks' Tyler Lockett during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants' Ross Cockrell (37) breaks up a pass intended for Washington Redskins wide receiver Maurice Harris (13) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants cornerback Ross Cockrell (37) drops into coverage during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, East Rutherford, NJ. The Giants defeated the Chiefs 12-9. (Al Tielemans via AP)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) celebrates his interception against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) reacts after an interception against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. The Panthers won 37-26.(AP Photo/Tim Ireland)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) makes interception against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) reacts after intercepting a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Ross Cockrell (31) reaches for a pass intended for Arizona Cardinals wide receiver John Brown (12) in the end zone during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015 in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene Puskar)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) during an NFL regular season football game against the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019 in Indianapolis. The Colts won, 38-6. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Carolina Panthers cornerback Ross Cockrell (47) drops into coverage during an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019 in Charlotte, N.C. The Panthers defeated the Titans 30-20. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) celebrates an interception during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019 in Houston. (NFL Photos via AP)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) during an NFL regular season football game against the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019 in Indianapolis. The Colts won, 38-6. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) in action on defense during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019 in Indianapolis. The Colts defeated the Panthers 38-6. (Joe Robbins via AP)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) tackles Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (13) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019 in Indianapolis. The Colts defeated the Panthers 38-6. (Joe Robbins via AP)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) tackles New Orleans Saints tight end Josh Hill during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) during an NFL regular season football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019 in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers won, 51-13. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) during an NFL regular season football game against the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019 in Indianapolis. The Colts won, 38-6. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019 in Santa Clara, Calif. San Francisco won 51-13. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
Carolina Panthers cornerback Ross Cockrell (47) drops into coverage during an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019 in Charlotte, N.C. The Panthers defeated the Titans 30-20. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
Carolina Panthers' Eric Reid (25) and Ross Cockrell (47) tackle Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage (83) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019 in Santa Clara, Calif. San Francisco won 51-13. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) waits for the snap during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday Oct. 27, 2019 in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers defeated the Panthers 51-13. (Greg Trott via AP)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) waits for the snap during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday Oct. 27, 2019 in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers defeated the Panthers 51-13. (Greg Trott via AP)
Carolina Panthers cornerback Ross Cockrell (47) drops into coverage during a NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday October 6, 2019 in Charlotte, N.C. The Panthers defeated the Jaguars 34-27. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
Carolina Panthers cornerback Ross Cockrell (47) drops into coverage during a NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday October 6, 2019 in Charlotte, N.C. The Panthers defeated the Jaguars 34-27. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) celebrates after an interception with teammates cornerback James Bradberry (24) and defensive back Tre Boston (33) during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Houston. The Panthers beat the Texans 16-10. (Cooper Neill via AP)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) celebrates after an interception with teammates cornerback James Bradberry (24) and defensive back Tre Boston (33) during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Houston. The Panthers beat the Texans 16-10. (Cooper Neill via AP)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) celebrates after an interception with teammates cornerback James Bradberry (24) and defensive back Tre Boston (33) during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Houston. The Panthers beat the Texans 16-10. (Cooper Neill via AP)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) celebrates an interception against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) celebrates an interception against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) celebrates an interception against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) makes interception against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) lines up against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) intercepts a pass by Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) posts up during the second half an NFL preseason football game against the Buffalo Bills in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Aug. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) lines up for the snap during an NFL preseason football game against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots beat the Panthers 10-3. (Matt Patterson via AP)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) runs with the ball during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019 in Charlotte, N.C. The Rams defeated the Panthers 30-27. (Joe Robbins via AP)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) celebrates after an interception with teammates cornerback James Bradberry (24) and defensive back Tre Boston (33) during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Houston. The Panthers beat the Texans 16-10. (Cooper Neill via AP)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) runs with the ball during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019 in Charlotte, N.C. The Rams defeated the Panthers 30-27. (Joe Robbins via AP)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell (47) in coverage during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019 in Charlotte, N.C. Tampa Bay won 20-14. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) is hit by Carolina Panthers defensive back Ross Cockrell during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Ross Cockrell (31) at practice during NFL football training camp in Latrobe, Pa., Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017 . (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Carolina Panthers' Ross Cockrell (47) runs a drill during an NFL football practice at the team's training camp in Spartanburg, S.C., Monday, July 30, 2018. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
New York Giants defensive back Ross Cockrell during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Ross Cockrell (31), top, dives for the ball as it gets away from wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) during a pass play in an NFL training camp football practice, Sunday, Aug. 6, 2017, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
New York Giants cornerback Ross Cockrell (37) in coverage during a week 9 NFL football against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017 in East Rutherford, N.J. Los Angeles won 51-17. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Ross Cockrell (31) at practice during NFL football training camp in Latrobe, Pa., Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017 . (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Buffalo Bills cornerback Ross Cockrell catches the ball during warmups before the start of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
New York Giants cornerback Ross Cockrell (37) drops into coverage in action against the the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday Nov.19, 2017 in East Rutherford, N.J. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
New York Giants cornerback Ross Cockrell (37) during a NFL football game against the Washington Redskins on Thursday, November 23, 2017 in Landover, MD.(Evan Pinkus via AP)
FILE - In this Dec. 17, 2015, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Ross Cockrell (31), left, breaks up a pass intended for Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Chris Matthews (84) during the second half of an NFL football game in Baltimore. Through two weeks, the new-look Steelers secondary isn't making big plays, but it's not giving them up either. Rookies Sean Davis and Artie Burns are fitting in just fine and Ross Cockrell may be coming into his own after spending 2015 as a backup. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Ross Cockrell (31) is seen during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016, in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh won 43-14. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Miami Dolphins running back Jay Ajayi (23) makes a reception and tackled by Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Ross Cockrell (31) during an AFC Wild Card NFL football game at Heinz Field, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pa. The Steelers defeated the Dolphins 30-12. The Steelers defeated the Dolphins 30-12. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Bud Dupree (48) and cornerback Ross Cockrell (31) walk off the field during an AFC Divisional NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017 in Kansas City, Mo. The Steelers defeated the Chiefs 18-16. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Ross Cockrell (31) breaks up a pass intended for Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Chris Matthews (84) during the second half of an NFL football game in Baltimore, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015. The Ravens defeated the Steelers 20-17. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones (11) is defended by New York Giants defensive back Ross Cockrell (37) and free safety Darian Thompson (27) during a NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. on Monday, September 18, 2017. (Kirby Lee via AP)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Ross Cockrell defends on defense in action against the Kansas City Chiefs during an AFC Divisional Playoff football game on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, in Kansas City, Mo. The Steelers defeated the Chiefs, 18-16. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
Pittsburgh Steeler cornerback Ross Cockrell (31) drops into coverage in action against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday August 20, 2017 in Pittsburgh. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Ross Cockrell (31) recovers a fumble after Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Jarvis Jones (95) and Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Ryan Shazier (50) strip the ball from Cincinnati Bengals running back Jeremy Hill (32) on a late fourth quarter play in which Hill fumbles, leading to the Steelers dramatic comeback win, during the NFL AFC Wild Card playoff football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016 in Cincinnati. The Steelers won the game 18-16. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Buffalo Bills cornerback Ross Cockrell (29) and wide receiver Chris Hogan (15) run onto the field before a preseason NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Thursday, Aug. 28, 2014, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Ross Cockrell (31) stands on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015. The Steelers won 43-18. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Pittsburgh Steelers' Ross Cockrell (31) recovers a fumble during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Ross Cockrell (31) recovers a fumble after Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Jarvis Jones (95) and Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Ryan Shazier (50) strip the ball from Cincinnati Bengals running back Jeremy Hill (32) on a late fourth quarter play in which Hill fumbles, leading to the Steelers dramatic comeback win, during the NFL AFC Wild Card playoff football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016 in Cincinnati. The Steelers won the game 18-16. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants cornerback Ross Cockrell (37) and safety Darian Thompson (27) break up a pass intend for Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. (11) during an NFL football game on Monday, Sept. 18, 2017 in East Rutherford, N.J. Detroit won 24-10. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Ross Cockrell (31) takes part in drills during NFL football mini camp practice, Thursday, June 16, 2016, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Ross Cockerel (31) sets into position during a NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, August 20, 2017 in Pittsburgh. The Steelers won the game 17-13. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals tight end C.J. Uzomah (87) gets tackled by Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Ross Cockrell (31) as he catches a fourth quarter pass good for a first down during the 2016 NFL week 2 regular season football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016 in Pittsburgh. The Steelers won the game 24-16. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Ross Cockrell (31) in coverage during an NFL AFC Championship football game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots defeated the Steelers 36-17 to advance to Super Bowl LI. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants cornerback Ross Cockrell (37) in coverage during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions on Monday, Sept. 18, 2017 in East Rutherford, N.J. Detroit won 24-10. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Ross Cockrell (31) tackles Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Chris Conley (17) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
New York Giants defensive back Ross Cockrell (37) during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals defeated the Giants, 23-0. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Duke cornerback Ross Cockrell (6) breaks up a pass in the end zone intended for Virginia Tech wide receiver Jarrett Boykin (81) during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Duke defender Ross Cockrell (6) intercepts the ball in the end zone against Virginia Tech's Trey Edmonds (14) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday Oct. 26, 2013. (AP Photo/Don Petersen)
Duke defensive back Ross Cockrell runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
East defensive back Ross Cockrell (26), of Duke, listens in front of the bench during the first half of the East-West Shrine Classic NCAA football game in St. Petersburg, Fla., Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
East defensive back Ross Cockrell (26), of Duke, defensive lineman Ethan Westbrooks (99), of West Texas A&M, Garrison Smith (56), of Georgia, and Bruce Gaston, Jr. (90), of Purdue, stand at the line of scrimmage during the first half of the East-West Shrine Classic NCAA football game in St. Petersburg, Fla., Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Duke's Ross Cockrell speaks during the Atlantic Coast Conference Media Day in Greensboro, N.C., Sunday, July 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Duke defensive back Ross Cockrell runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
East defensive back Ross Cockrell (26), of Duke, intercepts a pass in front of West receiver Bernard Reedy (6), of Toledo, during the second half of the East-West Shrine Classic NCAA college football game in St. Petersburg, Fla., Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014. The East won 23-13. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Duke defensive back Ross Cockrell runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Duke defensive back Ross Cockrell runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Duke's Ross Cockrell, left, looks on as Anthony Boone, right, speaks to the media during the Atlantic Coast Conference Media Day in Greensboro, N.C., Sunday, July 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Duke defensive back Ross Cockrell runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Virginia Tech's David Wilson (4) runs the ball as Duke's Ross Cockrell (6) and Dezmond Johnson move in for the tackle during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011. Virginia Tech won 14-10. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Duke University cornerback Ross Cockrell runs the 40-yard dash at the 2014 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, on February 25, 2014. (AP Photo/Ben Liebenberg)
Stanford's Chris Owusu bobbles a pass as Duke's Ross Cockrell defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011. The pass was incomplete. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Navy wide receiver Matt Aiken, left, and Duke cornerback Ross Cockrell (6) go after a pass in the second half of an NCAA football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010, in Baltimore. The play was ruled an incomplete pass. Duke won 34-31.(AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Florida State's Rodney Smith fumbles as the ball is stripped by Duke's Ross Cockrell in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, in Tallahassee, Fla. Florida State won the game 48-7. (AP Photo/Steve Cannon)
White, 6-3 and 215 pounds, was signed as a free agent following the NFL Draft by the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs, who waived him on July 29. White is the son of Sheldon White, a defensive back who played six seasons in the NFL, including in 1988-89 with the Giants.
Cody White played in 35 games with 26 starts at Michigan State. He finished his career ranked seventh in MSU history with 143 receptions, 12th with 1,967 receiving yards and tied for 16th with 12 touchdown catches. White compiled 2,115 all-purpose yards (1,967 receiving, 85 punt return, 63 rushing) and had five career 100-yard receiving games. In 2019, he was named honorable mention All-Big Ten after finishing fourth in the league with 66 catches, for 922 yards and six touchdowns, all career-high totals.
Dennis, 6-7 and 308 pounds, was signed by the Arizona Cardinals following the draft and was waived on July 26 when the team cut its roster to 80 players.
Dennis played in 40 games with 24 starts in five seasons at Holy Cross. In 2019, he started all 12 games at right tackle for an offense that averaged 135.9 rushing yards per game and scored 18 rushing touchdowns.
View photos from the career of wide receiver Cody White.
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White (7) celebrates a touchdown catch against Washington State during the first half of the Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White (7) celebrates after scoring a touchdwon during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. Michigan State won 27-0. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Michigan State's Cody White, right, catches a pass in the end zone against Utah State's Ja'Marcus Ingram (2) during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Aug. 31, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich. The play was called back due to a penalty. Michigan State won 38-31. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan State players, including Cody White (7), celebrate after a win over Rutgers in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan State's Cody White, right, runs on a pass reception against Maryland's Antoine Brooks Jr. (25) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 19-16. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White (7) celebrates after scoring a touchdwon during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. Michigan State won 27-0. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White (7) makes a catch in front of Rutgers defensive back Tre Avery during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. Michigan State won 27-0. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White (7) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. Michigan State won 27-0. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White reacts after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. Michigan State won 27-0. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Michigan State's Cody White, right, is pursued by Maryland's Antoine Brooks Jr., left, after a pass reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White (7) catches a touchdown pass in front of Rutgers defensive back Tim Barrow during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White (7) scores a touchdown in front of Rutgers defensive back Tim Barrow (21) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Michigan State's Cody White talks with coach Mark Dantonio, left, during an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White (7) reaches short of the goal line as Michigan defensive back Ambry Thomas (1) defends in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019.. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White makes a catch against Indiana defensive back Raheem Layne (17) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White (7) rushes around Tulsa safety Manny Bunch (10) during the first half of an NCAA football game on Friday, Aug. 30, 2019 in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 28-7. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Michigan State's Cody White (7) and Darrell Stewart celebrate Stewart's touchdown reception against Indiana during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White (7) catches a pass in front of Oregon cornerback Deommodore Lenoir (15) during the first half of the Redbox Bowl NCAA college football game Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White is lifted by offensive lineman Nick Samac after scoring a touchdown against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Michigan State's Cody White, left, tries to elude Indiana's Raheem Layne (17) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 40-31. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan State's Cody White, right, catches a pass against Central Michigan's Sean Bunting during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White (7) makes a catch against Indiana's Raheem Layne during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White (7) runs against Indiana's Devon Matthews (27) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Michigan State's Cody White (7) runs for a 22-yard touchdown against Rutgers during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan State's Cody White (7) runs for a 22-yard touchdown against Rutgers during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White (7) runs against Indiana's Devon Matthews (27) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White (7) makes a touchdown catch in front of Arizona State cornerback Langston Frederick (18) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. Arizona State defeated Michigan State 16-13. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White makes a catch against Indiana defensive back Raheem Layne (17) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White (7) is tackled by a group of Indiana players during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White (7) makes a touchdown catch in front of Washington State safety Jalen Thompson (34) and cornerback Darrien Molton, rear, during the first half of the Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White (7) makes a catch against Indiana's Raheem Layne during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Michigan State's Cody White (7), LJ Scott (3), Matt Sokol (81) and Jordan Reid celebrate White's touchdown reception against Utah State during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Aug. 31, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White (7) runs a route against Rutgers defensive back Isaiah Wharton (11) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Michigan State's Cody White, bottom right, returns a punt from Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Michigan State receiver Cody White, left, catches a pass against Indiana's Andre Brown Jr. during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 17-9. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Northwestern safety Godwin Igwebuike, left, chases Michigan State wide receiver Cody White during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White catches the ball during the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, in Indianapolis. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White catches the ball during the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, in Indianapolis. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White runs the 40 yard dash during the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, in Indianapolis. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Zak DeOssie announces retirement
Statement from two-time Super Bowl champion Zak DeOssie:
I am retiring from football.
As many of you know, I made this decision months ago, but I wanted to make a formal announcement to acknowledge those who have made this experience so awesome - and this milestone so bittersweet.
To everyone at the New York Football Giants - teammates, coaches, trainers, management, ownership, and everyone else who impacted my career and daily experience in big and small ways: I can't thank you enough for the best 13 years of my life. I have worked with, and for, the best of the best, and that has made me better in every way, every single day. I am forever grateful for the opportunity, the lifelong friendships, and ten lifetimes worth of memories - the big wins on big stages, the tiny victories behind the scenes, and the challenges that have taught me so much. Eli said it best: Once a Giant, Always a Giant, Only a Giant. What an honor.
To my friends, mentors, and colleagues across the league: I wish you all the best. To those carrying the Giants torch forward, I can't wait to cheer you on from the sidelines as your biggest fan. Bring us another championship!
To the best fans in the league: thank you for your fierce loyalty and passionate support, and for always demanding the best. This is New York - you deserve the best. I'm honored to join Giants Nation in a new capacity.
To my NFLPA colleagues: thank you for your noble work advocating for players' rights, and for the privilege of serving with you for the last decade.
To Brown University and Phillips Academy Andover: thank you for how you celebrated me not only as a football player, but also as a student and a person.
To Katie, my amazing wife, and our two beautiful boys: thank you, for everything. Win, lose, or draw, the biggest privilege has always been, and always will be, coming home to you.
To Dad: thank you for all that you have done and continue to do to make this journey, and especially this moment, mean so much. You have been the best mentor, advocate, and friend through it all. Three rings for the DeOssies (so far) - but we have so much more than that to celebrate together, in the past and going forward.
To Mom and my sisters: thank you for all of your sacrifices to allow for this knuckle-head to chase his dream for so long. We have so many great memories, but only better ones to look forward to.
To my family and friends: thank you for your endless support, screaming your hearts out at games, for your texts and calls in wins and losses, and for teaching your friends what a long snapper is. You're the real MVPs.
Head down, hands steady, produce results. I learned from my time with the Giants that hard work pays off. As I walk away from the game as a player, I thankfully get to keep that mentality - and I'm excited to bring it to my new role in Private Wealth Management at Goldman Sachs. I have had the tremendous opportunity to work and learn at GS in my off-seasons, and am thrilled to be re-joining my team to deliver championship-level energy, effort, consistency, and results.
Thank you all. Go Giants!
- #51
View photos from the career of two-time Super Bowl champion long snapper and special teams captain Zak Deossie.
New York Giants linebacker Zak DeOssie holds up a newspaper after the Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 in the Super Bowl XLII football game on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants long snapper Zak DeOssie (51) celebrates after the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Giants won 21-17. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, left, and linebacker Zak DeOssie wave to the fans during a victory celebration rally at MetLife Stadium on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants long snapper Zak DeOssie (51), kicker Aldrick Rosas (2) and punter Riley Dixon (9) take the field before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
New York Giants long snapper Zak DeOssie (51) celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Giants won 21-17. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
New York Giants long snapper Zak DeOssie (51) and Georgetown head basketball coach Patrick Ewing, second from right, watch as referee Carl Cheffers prepares to conduct a coin toss before an NFL football game between the Giants and the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
New York Giants LS Zak DeOssie (51) during a week 7 game against the Arizona Cardinals at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ
LS Zak DeOssie (51)
New York Giants Captains S Michael Thomas, RB Saquon Barkley, LS Zak DeOssie, LB Alec Ogletree, S Antoine Bethea & QB Eli Manning week 1 game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, TX
Giants arrive for 2019 Training Camp in East Rutherford, NJ
New York Giants long snapper Zak DeOssie watches against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
LS Zak DeOssie (51) at New York Giants Training Camp 2019 at Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford, NJ
New York Giants long snapper Zak DeOssie (51) stands on the sideline during a NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
New York Giants long snapper Zak DeOssie (51) arrives to the preseason week 1 game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ
New York Giants OTA #6 at Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford, NJ
New York Giants long snapper Zak DeOssie (51) and punter Riley Dixon (9) walk to the field before an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
New York Giants Media Day Photography Shoot.
New York Giants long snapper Zak DeOssie (51) acknowledges young fans prior to an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' Zak DeOssie, left, recovers a fumble as Cleveland Browns' Orson Charles (82) closes in during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Chicago Bears' Tarik Cohen, left, returns a punt as New York Giants' Zak DeOssie (51) chases after him during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants long snapper Zak DeOssie (51) during a preseason week 4 game against the New England Patriots on Thursday August 29th, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) embraces New York Giants long snapper Zak DeOssie (51) before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the New York Giants, Monday, Oct. 22, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Detroit Lions cornerback Jamal Agnew (39) is forced out of bounds by New York Giants' Zak DeOssie (51) during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 18, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Carolina Panthers' Graham Gano (9) talks with New York Giants' Zak DeOssie (51) after an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
New York Giants interim head coach Steve Spagnuolo, left, talks with long snapper Zak DeOssie (51) before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants running back Shane Vereen, right, and teammate long snapper Zak DeOssie celebrate after defeating the Denver Broncos in an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)
New York Giants long snapper Zak DeOssie works out during NFL football training camp, Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants linebacker Mathias Kiwanuka holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy as Devin Thomas (15) and Zak DeOssie (51) look on after the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Giants won 21-17. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Professional athlete Zak Deossie attends the Food Bank for New York City Can-Do Awards at Cipriani Wall Street on Wednesday, April 19, 2017, in New York. (Photo by Brent N. Clarke/Invision/AP)
Professional athlete Zak Deossie attends the Food Bank for New York City Can-Do Awards at Cipriani Wall Street on Wednesday, April 19, 2017, in New York. (Photo by Brent N. Clarke/Invision/AP)
New York Giants long snapper Zak DeOssie (51) during a NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday October 1, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants long snapper Zak DeOssie (51) during a NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday October 8, 2017 in East Rutherford, N.J. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants long snapper Zak DeOssie hops a fence as he leaves the field after his team's 21-17 win over the New England Patriots in the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
President Barack Obama poses with New York football Giants, including captains, from left, Zak DeOssie, Justin Tuck, and Eli Manning during a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Friday, June 8, 2012, to honor the Super Bowl XLVI Champions. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
New York Giants long snapper Zak DeOssie (51) runs upfield on special teams against the New England Patriots during the first half of the NFL football Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday, Feb.5, 2012, in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Giants defeated the Patriots 21-17. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
Members of the New York Giants are shown during a ceremony for Super Bowl XLVI Championship New York Giants at City Hall in New York, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. From left, in the bottom row, are Zak DeOssie, Justin Tuck, quarterback and MVP Eli Manning. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants long snapper Zak DeOssie, left, congratulates Giants quarterback and Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning, right, as defensive end Justin Tuck gets caught in the middle during a ceremony for the Super Bowl XLVI Championship Giants at City Hall in New York, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants long snapper Zak DeOssie celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Giants' 21-17 win over the New England Patriots in the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
New York Giants long snapper Zak DeOssie (51) celebrates after his team's 21-17 win over the New England Patriots in the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
New York Giants long snapper Zak DeOssie holds up the Vince Lombardi Trophy while celebrating his team's 21-17 win over New England Patriots in the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
New York Giants long snapper Zak DeOssie (51) shakes hands with New England Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski (3) before the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New York Giants' Zak DeOssie runs a drill during practice, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Giants will face the New England Patriots in the NFL football Super Bowl XLVI on Feb. 5.(AP Photo/Eric Gay)
New York Giants long snapper Zak DeOssie (51) looks to make a tackle on special teams during the NFC Championship football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday January 22, 2012 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants' Jason Pierre-Paul (90), Zak DeOssie (51) and Rocky Bernard (95) go through drills during practice, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Giants will face the New England Patriots in the NFL football Super Bowl XLVI on Feb. 5.(AP Photo/Eric Gay)
New York Giants' Zak DeOssie during practice, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Giants will face the New England Patriots in the NFL football Super Bowl XLVI on Feb. 5.(AP Photo/Eric Gay)
New York Giants' Zak DeOssie greets fans before an NFL football game between the Washington Redskins and the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants' Zak DeOssie talks to a reporter during a media availability, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Giants will face the New England Patriots in the NFL football Super Bowl XLVI on Feb. 5.(AP Photo/Eric Gay)
New York Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes (9) celebrates with Zak DeOssie (51) and Jerrel Jernigan after Tynes scored the game winning field goal during overtime of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. The Giants won 20-17 to advance to Super Bowl XLVI. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
New York Giants player Zak DeOssie (51) during NFL football training camp in Albany, N.Y., on Monday, Aug. 2, 2010. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)
New York Giants long snapper Zak DeOssie watches team mates during warmups before an NFL game against the New England Patriotsin Foxborough, Mass., Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
New York Giants' Zak DeOssie (51) and Brian Jackson (22) smile as they leave the field after an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, in Houston. The Giants won 34-10. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
New York Giants linebacker Mathias Kiwanuka holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy as teammates Devin Thomas, left and Zak DeOssie look on NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game against the New England Patriots,Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Giants won 21-17. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
New York Giants linebacker Zak DeOssie throws a ball prior to the New York Giants at Minnesota Vikings NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
New York Giants' Zak DeOssie during the first quarter of an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and the New York Giants at New Meadowlands Stadium Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants linebacker Zak DeOssie (51) greets Carolina Panthers' J.J. Jansen (44) before the Giants' preseason NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Monday, Aug. 17, 2009. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants linebacker Zak DeOssie (51) practices before the Giants' preseason NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Monday, Aug. 17, 2009. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Atlanta Falcons center Bryan Pittman (48) greets New York Giants linebacker Zak DeOssie (51) before the start of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants linebacker Zak DeOssie in action during NFL football training camp in Albany, N.Y., Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)
New York Giants linebacker Zak DeOssie in action during NFL football training camp in Albany, N.Y., Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)
New York Giants linebacker Zak DeOssie (51) practices before the Giants' preseason NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Monday, Aug. 17, 2009. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants linebacker Zak DeOssie (51) celebrates after the Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
New York Giants linebacker Zak DeOssie walks to practice during NFL football training camp in Albany, N.Y., Friday, Aug. 7, 2009. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)
New York Giants linebacker Zak DeOssie during football training camp in Albany, N.Y., Friday, July 25, 2008. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)
The New York Giants on the sidelines in their NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Oct. 21, 2007.(AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants linebacker Zak DeOssie holds up a newspaper after the Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 in the Super Bowl XLII football game on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New York Giants Zak DeOssie reacts after a play against New England Patriots during the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. The Giants won 17-14. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
New York Giants linebacker Zak DeOssie takes a breather during Giants NFL training camp in Albany, N.Y., Tuesday, July 31, 2007. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)
New York Giants long snapper Zak DeOssie (51) greets fans before an NFL football game between the Washington Redskins and the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Browns linebacker Zak DeOssie (38) knocks Holy Cross wide receiver Ryan Maher (18) out of bounds during the first quarter of a college football game in Worcester, Mass., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Rhode Island running back Jimmy Hughes (28) is hit by Brown University linebacker Zak DeOssie (38) during a college football game in South Kingstown, R.I. on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2006. (AP Photo/Joe Giblin)
Rookie linebacker Zak DeOssie #51, the New York Giants fourth round pick in the 2007 NFL Draft, warms up before the game against the New York Jets at Giants Stadium on October 7, 2007 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Jets 35-24. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Linebacker Zak Deossie of Brown catches a pass during workouts at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, Monday, Feb. 26, 2007. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Members of the Super Bowl XLVI championship New York Giants, including, from lower left, head coach Tom Coughlin, and players Zak DeOssie, Justin Tuck, and Eli Manning celebrate during a ceremony for the NFL football Super Bowl XLVI champions at City Hall in New York, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Craig Warga, Pool)
New York Giants', from front left, Zak DeOssie, Justin Tuck, and quarterback Eli Manning celebrate during a ceremony for the NFL football Super Bowl XLVI champions at City Hall in New York, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants long snapper Zak DeOssie (51) looks to make a tackle during an NFL football game against the New York Jets on Saturday December 24, 2011 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants long snapper Zak DeOssie (51) takes part in a week 12 regular season game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on Sunday November 24th, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois
New York Giants long snapper Zak DeOssie (51) takes part in a week 6 regular season game against the New England Patriots on Thursday October 10th, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts
New York Giants long snapper Zak DeOssie (51) participates in Training Camp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford, NJ
New York Giants' Zak DeOssie smiles as he leaves the Giants NFL football training facility Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. A day earlier, the Giants defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants long snapper Zak DeOssie (51), defensive tackle Linval Joseph (97), and defensive end Dave Tollefson (71) are introduced during the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football against the New England Patriots at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday, February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, IN. The Giants won the game 21-17. (AP Photo/Perry Knotts)
New York Giants long snapper Zak DeOssie, left, hugs Chris Snee, right, after the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Giants won 21-17. (AP Photo/Pat Semansky)
New York Giants long snapper Zak DeOssie (51) celebrates the 21-17 victory against the New England Patriots during the NFL Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday, February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, IN. (AP Photo/Perry Knotts)
DeMaurice Smith, left, executive director of the NFL Players Association, speaks at the annual state of the union press conference as Eric Winston, from left, Mark Herzlich, Lorenzo Alexander, Zak Deossie, Russell Okung, Michael Thomas, Thomas Morstead and Benjamin Watson listen on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, in Miami Beach, Fla. The San Francisco 49ers will face the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game Sunday. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
New York Giants Jacquian Williams (57) and Zak DeOssie (51) down a punt during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Pat Semansky)
New York Giants Zak DeOssie (51) downs the ball on the six -yard line following a punt against the New England Patriots during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI Football game on Sunday, February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis. The Giants won 21-17. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
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