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Giants Keep Carr, Release Three

by Rich Resch on February 9th, 2009 at 4:40 pm

According to Ralph Vacchiano of NYDailyNews.com, the Giants have re-signed backup quarterback David Carr to a 1-year contract worth $1 million (plus $1.1 million in bonuses).

Carr was effective in limited play last season, and provides good depth at the QB position behind Eli Manning. Some believed that he would look to land a starting role somewhere, but apparently he is comfortable with his current situation. Hopefully, he’ll never play a meaningful snap this year.

Vacchiano also reports that the Giants have released running back Ruben Droughns, safety Sammy Knight and corner back Sam Madison. The cuts will free up over $4.25 million in salary cap space.

No surprises here, as all three were buried on the depth chart. Even if the Giants do not re-sign Derrick Ward, Droughns has little left to contribute. Knight and Madison have seen better days, to put it nicely.

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Rich is a graduate of University of Maryland and is currently the senior editor of Giants Football Blog and a panelist on Pro Football New York's internet radio show. He is a former contributor to Hot Foot Blog, and a former featured columnist on Bleacher Report. View all posts by Rich Resch →