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Giants Want To Retain RB Brandon Jacobs, Need A Decision 'Soon'

Found February 27, 2012 on GridironFans.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Brandon Jacobs,  Jerry Reese
TEAMS: New York Giants
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The New York Giants would like to retain running back Brandon Jacobs, and the seven-year veteran would like to stay with the Super Bowl champions, even it means taking a pay cut. The Star-Ledger reported Monday that the Giants and Jacobs' agents met at the NFL Scouting Combine but did not reach an agreement. Jacobs, who has already indicated he might restructure his contract to stay with the Giants, is scheduled to receive a $500,000 roster bonus next month and have a base salary of $4.4 million next season. The Giants were $3.4 million over the salary cap as of Feb. 6, according to NFL.com research. Giants general manager Jerry Reese said a decision is needed "soon," according to the report, indicating before the start of the league year.

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