On the season, the G-Men have averaged a mere 56.7 yards per game, dead last in the NFL. ![]() In return, Freeman, Dion Lewis and Wayne Gallman totaled just 17 rushing yards on 10 attempts. With limited practice time under Freeman’s belt, the Giants opted to split the carries three-ways against the San Francisco 49ers. To counteract the loss of Barkley the best they could, New York signed former All-Pro Devonta Freeman to a contract ahead of Week 3. Barkley averaged just 1.8 yards per rush on his 19 carries before landing on injured reserve with a torn ACL. More importantly, can the Giants actually get any worse in the run game?Įven when all-world running back Saquon Barkley was healthy this season, New York failed to produce yardage on the ground. Morris has carried the ball just 296 times over the past four years, which is less than his rookie season output alone. While Morris may be up there in age, he doesn’t possess the same wear and tear of a typical 31-year-old running back. Giants Run Offense Hurting for Production While Morris has initially been brought aboard as a practice squad player, don’t be surprised to see the Giants call him up to their 53-man roster sooner rather than later. Since leaving Washington, Morris has tallied off 1,222 rushing yards, appearing in games with the Cowboys, San Francisco 49ers and most recently, the Arizona Cardinals. All in all, the former FAU standout spent two seasons (2016, 2017) under the watchful eye of then-Dallas head coach, now-Giants offensive coordinator, Jason Garrett. Unfortunately for Morris, the Cowboys also drafted All-Pro Ezekiel Elliott that season, essentially marking the end to Morris’ run as a featured back in the NFL. Morris eventually found his way to Dallas in 2016 as an offseason addition. Morris, 31-years-old, rose to fame during his days in Washington where he made two consecutive Pro Bowls and eclipsed 1,000 yards rushing in each of his first three NFL seasons. ![]() Running back Alfred Morris and quarterback Clayton Thorson were each signed to the team’s practice squad on Tuesday. Yet, don’t worry Jason Garrett, two more former Cowboys are now set to walk through the door. 2016 "After fielding the NFL's weakest group of receivers last season, the Cleveland Browns are excited about the progress of rookie pass-catcher Corey Coleman and QB-turned-wideout Terrelle Pryor.The New York Giants cut ties with two Dallas Cowboys players on Tuesday.2017 "Cleveland Browns wide receiver Corey Coleman was named in a police report detailing a felony assault that took place New Year's Eve in Cleveland.".2018 "Corey Coleman, WR, BrownsFairly or not, Coleman will live long". ![]() 2019 "The latest in a long line of mistakes is that New York is giving Corey Coleman a first-round restricted free agent tender.".2020 "Wide receiver Corey Coleman is returning to the Giants on a one-year deal, a source told ESPN.".2021 "Wide receiver Corey Coleman was out of the NFL during the 2020 season and any attempt to return to action will be made more difficult by league discipline handed down on Tuesday.".2022 "Corey Coleman is getting another chance in the NFL.".Suspended from practice squad (10/3) running back Jerrion Ealy Signed to practice squad (10/3) wide receiver Marcus Kemp Released from practice squad (10/4) wide receiver Corey Coleman Signed to practice squad (10/6) wide receiver Chris Conley 2023 "Raiders) kicker Matthew Wright and linebacker Elijah Lee.
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