MARVIN AUSTIN RUMORS
New York Giants sign DT Cullen Jenkins
The Giants have a pair of recent 2nd round picks at defensive tackle (Linval Joseph 2010, Marvin Austin 2011), but the latter has had a ton of trouble staying healthy in his career, not playing a snap in 2011 and playing just 109 last season. After cutting veteran Chris Canty, they were left with very little depth behind him and Jenkins will provide that depth and insurance.
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Giants list Marvin Austin as probable, Prince Amukamara as questionable, and Keith Rivers as doubtful
The Giants lost two key defensive players, Chris Canty and Terrell Thomas, before the season started and in the opener, they were without their replacements, Marvin Austin and Prince Amukamara respectively. Both are, however, expected to play this week, though the latter is listed as questionable. The two players were their 2nd and 1st round picks in the 2011 NFL Draft respectively...
Prince Amukamara, Marvin Austin James Brewer Return to Practice for New York Giants
Late last week, New York Giants cornerback Prince Amukamara (ankle) said he was still aiming for a week two return against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Initially met with some skepticism by head coach Tom Coughlin, who said Prince had not yet begun running, all systems were a go on Monday as the second-year cornerback returned to practice for the first time since suffering a...
Giants DT Marvin Austin To Undergo Additional Tests On Back Injury
Giants defensive tackle Marvin Austin was sure his injury was just a little backache, but Tom Coughlin fears it may be worse, Ralph Vacchiano of the New York Daily News reports. The Giants are sending Austin, their second-year defensive tackle, for more tests on the back injury that has kept him out since early this week. He will not play Saturday night against the Jets and might...
Giants Roster Moves and Injury Updates
Giants’ oft injured defensive tackle, Marvin Austin, was at the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan on Tuesday for tests on his back. Indications were positive and Austin was quoted by the New York Daily News as saying it was “a little back ache.”
But hold on just a minute. Not according to Giants Head Coach Tom Coughlin. “They’re doing more tests,” Coughlin...
Via NY Sports Nut
August 16, 2012
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Rogers has blood clot, Parker, Austin back issues
The interior of the New York Giants' defensive line is facing questions after veteran Shaun Rogers was lost for the season with a blood clot in his left calf and two other defensive tackles were diagnosed with back problems, including one that will require season-ending surgery.
Coach Tom Coughlin announced Tuesday that Rogers' treatment for the blood clot would prevent...
Via AP on Fox
August 14, 2012
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Hair's something new: Austin healthy, ready to go
It was hard to identify defensive tackle Marvin Austin when the New York Giants reported to training camp at the University at Albany.
The dreadlocks were gone, replaced by a much neater - and shorter - haircut.
The style is significant because this is a new start for Austin. And he needs it. He missed his final season at North Carolina after being suspended. Then, he was dismissed...
Via AP on Fox
August 07, 2012
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New York Giants Defensive Line Coach Robert Nunn Says Marvin Austin is "Off to a Good Start"
After being out of football for the past two seasons, New York Giants defensive tackle Marvin Austin has a lot to prove this training camp. For starters, he needs to show that he has the ability to play to the speed of the NFL game. Theres a long list of college players who come to the NFL and never fully adjust themselves to the elite competition around them. Given Austin'...
New York Giants: Marvin Austin On A Mission
In the 2011 NFL Draft, the New York Giants selected Marvin Austin in the second round (#50). Many expected the 6’2, 312-pound defensive tackle to go mid-to-late in the 1stround, despite missing the entire season due to a suspension for engaging in improper contact with an agent. Austin participated in the NFL Combine and impressed many teams even more with the following stats:...
2012 NFL Draft: DEFENSIVE LINE
Here are the positional breakdowns for players at
DEFENSIVE TACKLE
DEFENSIVE END
Please note that there are a few defensive ends that can be 3-4 OLB's and vice versa. The question this draft for the Giants is- will Marvin Austin be ready for football after being out of football for 2 years? The answer to that question is going to have a role in what the Giants do at DT. ...
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