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Giants Now: Logan Ryan leads NFC free safeties in Pro Bowl voting

Nov 27, 2020 at 06:00 AM

Matt Citak

Digital Media Coordinator

Logan Ryan leads NFC free safeties in Pro Bowl voting by fans

Logan Ryan was a late addition to the Giants, signing with the team just days before the start of the regular season. However, the veteran safety made his presence felt in East Rutherford rather quickly.

After coming off the bench in the season opener against Pittsburgh, Ryan has started each of the past nine games for Big Blue. On the season, the 29-year-old has registered 59 tackles (47 solo), one sack, one tackle for loss, four quarterback hits, two forced fumbles, one interception and seven passes defended.

Since Week 3, Ryan has not played less than 97 percent of the Giants' defensive snaps, including six games where he played every single snap on defense.

Fan voting for the 2021 NFL Pro Bowl began one week ago. Through the first tally of votes, Ryan sits at the top of the list among free safeties in the NFC with 42,722 votes.

Fan voting for the 2021 Pro Bowl will continue online and on web-enabled mobile phones at NFL.com/ProBowlVote until Thursday, December 17.

NFL community mourns passing of Markus Paul

The NFL world was dealt a devastating blow this week with the passing of longtime NFL strength and conditioning coach Markus Paul.

Paul, most recently serving as the Dallas Cowboys' head strength and conditioning coach, spent 11 years with the Giants from 2007-2018. He had also previously worked for the Jets, Patriots and Saints following his five-year career as a player with the Bears and Buccaneers.

The NFL community took to Twitter to mourn the sudden passing of Paul.

Our prayers of comfort and peace are with his family, the Dallas Cowboys and his many friends across the NFL and beyond. He will be greatly missed.
— New York Giants (@Giants) November 26, 2020

#DallasCowboys wearing “MP” sticker to honor Markus Paul 💙 pic.twitter.com/NtTOYTuCIU
— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) November 26, 2020

It was amazing how many times I would see a clock and it would say 10:32. That meant Markus Paul was with me at that moment. During the course of a tough game, tough day he was by my side. Even though he’s left us I know he will still be by my side. Miss You, Love You MP pic.twitter.com/2StIPmg0wD
— Daryl Johnston (@DarylJohnston) November 26, 2020

Sending our deepest sympathies to the family & friends of Markus Paul. The Dallas Cowboys strength & conditioning coach passed away Wednesday at the age of 54.

→ https://t.co/SSUvgPzthu pic.twitter.com/2wEAs72tnm
— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) November 26, 2020

Heartbroken we have lost such a Great Man, Markus Paul.

One of your jobs was to “Weigh Us In” but it was YOU “WEIGHING IN” on us SPIRITUALLY that I will be forever grateful. Thank you for the Spots, the chats & the constant positivity. Praying for the Paul Family 🙏🏻 💙 RIP pic.twitter.com/RK5cjNbQq2
— Shaun O'Hara (@ShaunOHara60) November 26, 2020

The @dallascowboys took a moment before the game in remembrance of their strength and conditioning coach Markus Paul who died Wednesday evening. pic.twitter.com/T2wUvhPn7K
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) November 26, 2020

Former Bears safety Markus Paul, a longtime NFL strength and conditioning coach, passed away Wednesday at the age of 54. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends and to the countless lives he touched.
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) November 26, 2020

Another sad loss in the NFL family, Markus Paul, one of the nicest and most sincere men ever. Our careers crossed paths, then years later I'd see him @Giants games. A gentle soul taken way to soon. Rest in Peace. My condolences to his family, friends and team. @dallascowboys
— Ottis OJ Anderson (@OJAnderson24) November 26, 2020

Statements from Jerry Jones & Mike McCarthy on Markus Paul: pic.twitter.com/UqjAj8vJKl
— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) November 26, 2020

The Syracuse football family mourns the loss of one of our own following the tragic passing Orange great Markus Paul.

Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/tLXhs2ubVb
— Syracuse Football (@CuseFootball) November 26, 2020

He was a great man and will be missed by many. RIP Markus thoughts and prayers to his family and friends. https://t.co/4Im2JixL6M
— Rich Seubert (@RichSeubert69) November 26, 2020

Cowboys tribute, moment of silence for strength and conditioning coordinator Markus Paul: “His spirit, dedication, love and smile will never be forgotten.” pic.twitter.com/rwfgmt2fjD
— Jori Epstein (@JoriEpstein) November 26, 2020

“John Wilkes!”... can still hear it💙 https://t.co/FDRKrH0E8F
— Kevin Boothe (@KevinBoothe77) November 26, 2020

RIP Markus, prayers to the entire Paul family and friends. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 https://t.co/XIeic1R5im
— 𝗟𝗮𝘄𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝘆𝗻𝗲𝘀 (@lt4kicks) November 26, 2020

Take Wings & Soar Markus. 🕊 I will cherish every moment we’ve shared forever. Thank you. 🙏🏾 https://t.co/NdZln6kU1l
— Sinorice Moss (@sinoricemoss) November 26, 2020

RIH Markus 🙏🏽 https://t.co/4CZoYC93LU
— Terrell Thomas (@TerrellThomas24) November 26, 2020

My heart is so heavy right now. Not a better being walking God’s green earth than #MarkusPaul ... so thankful we, the #Giants, had the good fortune to work with such a wonderful, thoughtful, determined person. Rest in Peace, Coach Paul! Lotta love going you and your family’s way!
— pat hanlon (@giantspathanlon) November 26, 2020

Photos: Scout Team Players of the Week honor Giants legends

To acknowledge their work, the Scout Team Players of the Week were able to wear special jerseys featuring numbers of Giants legends. They were able to pick from the franchise's Ring of Honor inductees.

Here is the list of Giants legends that were honored this week.

LB Carter Coughlin - Lawrence Taylor's No. 56

QB Colt McCoy - Frank Gifford's No. 16

G Chad Slade - Chris Snee's No. 76

DT David Moa - George Martin's No. 75

CB Jarren Williams - Mel Hein's No. 7

Check out the gallery below to view photos of the Scout Team Players of the Week honoring some of the Giants' Ring of Honor inductees.

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