New York Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, left, and coach Tom Coughlin talk with linebacker Antonio Pierce, right, during the second quarter of an NFL football game Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants beat the Seahawks 44-6. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) stands next to New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce (58) during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

New England Patriots receiver Randy Moss (81) is hit by New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce (58) and his teammate James Butler after Moss made a catch during the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce (58) tackles Denver Broncos tight end Jeb Putzier (88) on second down in the second quarter of their game, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2005, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

GLENDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 23: Tim Hightower #34 of the Arizona Cardinals hit by Antonio Pierce #58 of the New York Giants at University of Phoenix Stadium on November 23, 2008 in Glendale, Arizona. The Giants defeated the Cardinals 37-29. (AP Photo/Tom Hauck)

CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 2: Linebacker Antonio Pierce #58 of the New York Giants runs in pursuit against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on December 2, 2007 in Chicago, Illinois. The Giants defeated the Bears 21-16. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 21: Linebacker Antonio Pierce #58 of the New York Giants runs in pursuit against the San Francisco 49ers at Giants Stadium on October 21, 2007 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the 49ers 33-15. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)

GLENDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 23: Antonio Pierce #58 of the New York Giants in dives for a fumble by Anquan Boldin #81 of the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium on November 23, 2008 in Glendale, Arizona. The Giants defeated the Cardinals 37-29. (AP Photo/Tom Hauck)

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 5: Linebacker Antonio Pierce #58 of the New York Giants runs in pursuit against the Seattle Seahawks at Giants Stadium on October 5, 2008 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Seahawks 44-6. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)

GLENDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 23: Antonio Pierce #58 of the New York Giants in action against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium on November 23, 2008 in Glendale, Arizona. The Giants defeated the Cardinals 37-29. (AP Photo/Tom Hauck)

GLENDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 23: Tim Hightower #34 of the Arizona Cardinals hit by Antonio Pierce #58 of the New York Giants at University of Phoenix Stadium on November 23, 2008 in Glendale, Arizona. The Giants defeated the Cardinals 37-29. (AP Photo/Tom Hauck)

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 5: Linebacker Antonio Pierce #58 of the New York Giants runs in pursuit against the Seattle Seahawks at Giants Stadium on October 5, 2008 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Seahawks 44-6. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 13: Linebacker Antonio Pierce #58 of the New York Giants runs against the Minnesota Vikings at Giants Stadium on November 13, 2005 in East Ruhterford, New Jersey. The Vikings defeated the Giants 24-21. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)

IRVING, TX - OCTOBER 23: Linebacker Antonio Pierce #58 of the New York Giants runs in pursuit against the Dallas Cowboys at Texas Stadium on October 23, 2006 in Irving, Texas. The Giants defeated the Cowboys 36-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)

ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 15: Linebacker Antonio Pierce #58 of the New York Giants runs in pursuit against the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on October 15, 2007 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Giants defeated the Falcons 31-10. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)

New York Giants' Antonio Pierce (58) celebrates with Jeff Feagles (18) on their win over the Arizona Cardinals in the closing moments of the fourth quarter in an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. The Giants defeated the Cardinals 37-29. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

IRVING, TX - OCTOBER 23: Linebacker Antonio Pierce #58 of the New York Giants runs in pursuit against the Dallas Cowboys at Texas Stadium on October 23, 2006 in Irving, Texas. The Giants defeated the Cowboys 36-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)

Antonio Pierce #58 of the New York Giants celebrates after making a tackle against the Atlanta Falcons on October 15, 2007 in Atlanta, Ga. The Giants defeated the Falcons 31-10. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)

New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce makes a tackle on Dallas Cowboys running back Julius Jones during a NFL football game on Oct. 23, 2006 in Dallas. The Giants won, 36-22. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)

New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce (58) looks to make a tackle against the Oakland Raiders during a NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday October 11, 2009 (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 21: Linebacker Antonio Pierce #58 of the New York Giants runs in pursuit against the San Francisco 49ers at Giants Stadium on October 21, 2007 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the 49ers 33-15. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 21: Linebacker Antonio Pierce #58 of the New York Giants runs on the field during introductions prior to the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Giants Stadium on October 21, 2007 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the 49ers 33-15. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 21: Linebacker Antonio Pierce #58 of the New York Giants runs in pursuit against the San Francisco 49ers at Giants Stadium on October 21, 2007 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the 49ers 33-15. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)

ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 15: Linebacker Antonio Pierce #58 of the New York Giants runs in pursuit against the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on October 15, 2007 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Giants defeated the Falcons 31-10. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)

New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce (58) looks to make a tackle against the Oakland Raiders during a NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday October 11, 2009 (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)

New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce (58) looks to make a tackle against the Oakland Raiders during a NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday October 11, 2009 (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - JANUARY 11: Antonio Pierce #58 of the New York Giants tackles L.J. Smith #82 of the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2009 NFC Divisional Playoff at Giants Stadium on January 11, 2009 in East Rutherford, New Jersey .The Eagles defeated the Giants 23-11. (AP Photo/Tom Hauck)

New York Giants captains Eli Manning (10) and Antonio Pierce (58) talk on the sidelines during the game against the Oakland Raiders during a NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday October 11, 2009 (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)

New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce (58) tackles Arizona Cardinals' Ben Patrick (89) during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - JANUARY 11: Antonio Pierce #58 of the New York Giants stands on the field against the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2009 NFC Divisional Playoff at Giants Stadium on January 11, 2009 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (AP Photo/Tom Hauck)

New York Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo talks with linebacker Antonio Pierce (58) during an NFL divisional football playoff game against the Philadelphia EaglesSunday, Jan. 11, 2009 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce takes up his position during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce (58) looks on during the second half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

New York Giants' Antonio Pierce during an NFL football game against Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday Sept. 27, 2009 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce (58) celebrates after stopping Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson during second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, in Kansas City. The Giants won 27-16. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce (58) stops Seattle Seahawks running back Julius Jones (22) in the first quarter of their NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce reacts during the fourth quarter of an NFL divisional football playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Linebacker Antonio Pierce #58 of the New York Giants makes a move toward the action during the game against the Baltimore Ravens at Giants Stadium on November 16, 2008 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Ravens 30-10. AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)

Fullback Le'Ron McClain #33 of the Baltimore Ravens gets gang tackled by defensive end Justin Tuck #91 and linebacker Antonio Pierce #58 of the New York Giants at Giants Stadium on November 16, 2008 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Ravens 30-10. AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)

Antonio Pierce #58 of the New York Giants drops into coverage during a 41-13 win over the St. Louis Rams on September 14, 2008 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Mo. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)

New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce reacts during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) is brought down by New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce (58) and \Giants defensive tackle Barry Cofield (96) during their NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Linebacker Antonio Pierce #58 of the New York Giants makes a move toward the action during the game against the Baltimore Ravens at Giants Stadium on November 16, 2008 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Ravens 30-10. AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)

New York Giants Antonio Pierce #58 walks off the filed at halftime during the Super Bowl XLII football game against the New England Patriots at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce smiles during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

New England Patriots receiver Randy Moss (81) is hit by New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce (58) and his teammate James Butler after Moss made a catch during the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

New England Patriots running back Kevin Faulk (33) is tackled by New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce during the third quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

New England Patriots receiver Wes Welker (83) makes a reception as New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce (58) and Kawika Mitchell (55) fly over him during the third quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trent Dilfer, right, tackles New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce (58) after Pierce intercepted Dilfer's pass in the fourth quarter of the Giants 33-15 victory over the 49ers in their NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2007.(AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery #89 of the New York Jets looks tries to break a tackle by Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce #58 during the game against the New York Giants at Giants Stadium on October 7, 2007 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Jets 35-24. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)

Linebacker Antonio Pierce #58 of the New York Giants speaks to the media at the Giants Super Bowl XLII Media Day at University of Phoenix Stadium on January 29, 2008 in Glendale, Arizona. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)

Linebacker Antonio Pierce #58 of the New York Giants raises his arms after a play during 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)

Detroit Lions wide receiver Shaun McDonald (84) fumbles after being hit by New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007. New York recovered the fumble. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce looks on during the NFC Championship football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)

New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce (58) runs an intercepted pass back for 28 yards as San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trent Dilfer attempts to tackle him during fourth-quarter NFL football Sunday, Oct. 21, 2007, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants beat the 49ers, 33-15. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

New York Giants linebackers Antonio Pierce, top, and Kawika Mitchell bring down Carolina Panthers wide receiver Drew Carter (18) during first quarter pre-season football action, Saturday night, Aug. 11, 2007 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Antonio Pierce #58 and Tiki Barber #21 of the New York Giants during pregame introductions as the AFC and NFC All-Stars compete in the 2007 NFL Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium on February 10, 2007 in Honolulu, Hawaii. The AFC defeated the NFC 31-28. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)

Linebacker Antonio Pierce #58 of the New York Giants gets set for the snap by the Dallas Cowboys at Texas Stadium on October 23, 2006 in Irving, Texas. The Giants defeated the Cowboys 36-22. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)

Linebacker Antonio Pierce #58 of the New York Giants celebrates with a jump-shot after intercepting a pass against the Dallas Cowboys at Texas Stadium on October 23, 2006 in Irving, Texas. The Giants defeated the Cowboys 36-22. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)

Linebacker Antonio Pierce #58 of the New York Giants celebrates after intercepting a pass against the Dallas Cowboys at Texas Stadium on October 23, 2006 in Irving, Texas. The Giants defeated the Cowboys 36-22. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)

New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce (58) forces Dallas Cowboys quarterback Drew Beldsoe (11) to throw an incomplete pass in the first quarter, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2005, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Linebacker Antonio Pierce #58 of the New York Giants goes after fullback Mack Strong #38 of the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on September 24, 2006 in Seattle, Washington. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Mike McMahon, right, is tackled by New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce during the first quarter Sunday, Nov. 20, 2005 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce (58) argues a call during an NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers, Nov. 6, 2005 in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)

New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce (58) runs with the ball after intercepting a Mark Brunell (8) left, pass intended for wide receiver David Patten in the second quarter of the Giants 36-0 shutout of the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2005, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce (58) chases down a running back during an NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers, Nov. 6, 2005 in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)

New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce (58) waits for the snap during an NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers, Nov. 6, 2005 in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)

Former New York Giants players Michael Strahan, (92), Antonio Pierce (58), left, and Jeff Feagles (18) , right, and Shaun O'Hara, (60) watch as Tom Coughlin, center, holds the Super Bowl trophy during a halftime ceremony of an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the Detroit Lions Monday, Sept. 18, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)