Chris Manhertz: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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New York Giants tight end Chris Manhertz is entering his 11th NFL season and his third with Big Blue. As was the case in his first two seasons with Big Blue, Manhertz projects as a spot player who is called upon in short-yardage, goalline, and other running situations.

New York Giants News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 9

Giants Re-Signing TE Chris Manhertz

Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the Giants are re-signing TE Chris Manhertz before the start of free agency. According to Schefter, Manhertz is signing a one-year contract with New York for the 2026 season. Manhertz, 33, originally signed on with the Bills as an undrafted free agent out of Canisius back in 2016.

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Should Giants Move on from TE Chris Manhertz?

Height: 6-6 Weight: 235 lbs Age: 33 NFL Exp: 10 Years College: Canisius The first time the New York Giants signed veteran tight end Chris Manhertz, it was during the 2024 offseason.

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New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / June 20, 2025

NY Giants TE Chris Manhertz Returns as NY Giants' Blocking Tight End

The New York Giants brought back their primary blocking tight end from 2023, Chris Manhertz. He is a big-bodied tight end who can engulf edge rushers on the perimeter, overwhelm defensive backs, and make life hard for linebackers trying to chase down the ball carrier. His long arms and overall frame become a wall at the second level.

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / April 3, 2025

This Giant Player Was Instrumental in Recruiting Russell Wilson

If New York Giants tight end Chris Manhertz is looking for a new career after his football playing days are over, he might have a future as a recruiter.

New York Giants News / Empire Sports Media / March 10, 2025

Giants re-sign veteran tight end for one more year

The New York Giants are giving one of their veteran tight ends another go for the 2025 NFL season. The Giants saw enough from TE Chris Manhertz in his first year with the team in 2024, and want to enjoy more of his productivity next time out.

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New York Giants News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 8, 2025

Giants Re-Sign TE Chris Manhertz

Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the Giants have agreed to a one-year contract with veteran TE Chris Manhertz. Manhertz, 32, originally signed on with the Bills as an undrafted free agent out of Canisius back in 2016.

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / January 28, 2025

Surprise! This Pending Giants UFA Had Highest Grade from PFF

Veteran tight end Chris Manhertz capped off a solid 2024 season by being named the New York Giants’ by Pro Football Focus (PFF). Standing at an imposing

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / January 27, 2025

Giants 2024 UFA Primer: TE Chris Manhertz

The New York Giants took a flier on veteran tight end Chris Manhertz, who played 30% of the offensive snaps this season, mainly as a blocking tight end.

New York Giants News / Big Blue View / January 21, 2025

New York Giants free agency: Stay or go? Tight end Chris Manhertz

Will the Giants want to keep veteran blocking tight end? On a team that went 3-14 you might need a magnifying glass to find valuable contributions from a 32-year-old blocking tight end who caught three passes in 342 offensive snaps.

New York Giants News / Giants Wire / December 23, 2024

Chris Manhertz was Giants' highest-graded player in Week 16 loss to Falcons

The New York Giants fell to the Atlanta Falcons, 34-7, on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Georgia. The loss was their 10th straight, setting a new franchise record that no one in the organization wanted.

New York Giants News / Giants Wire / November 4, 2024

Chris Manhertz was Giants' highest-graded player in Week 9 loss to Commanders

The New York Giants fell to the Washington Commanders, 27-22, on Sunday afternoon at MetLife Stadium. It was Washington’s first regular season sweep of the Giants since 2021.

New York Giants News / Big Blue View / August 1, 2024

Veteran tight end Chris Manhertz trying to ‘pay it forward’ with Giants

Manhertz trying to continue unlikely NFL career into 10th season If you had told him back in 2014 that in 2024 he would be entering his 10th season as a pro football player, New York Giants tight end Chris Manhertz would not have believed you.

New York Giants News / Big Blue View / June 21, 2024

Can Chris Manhertz continue unlikely career with Giants?

Veteran blocking tight end has fashioned long career after never playing college football Chris Manhertz has fashioned a nine-year NFL career despite never having played college football.

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NFL News / Big Blue View / March 15, 2024

NFL free agency: Giants sign TE Chris Manhertz

Manhertz becomes second tight end signed by Giants in last 24 hours. The New York Giants have signed free agent tight end Chris Manhertz, per reports from ESPN’s NFL Insider Adam Schefter.iA native of The Bronx, New York, Manhertz spent the 2023 season with the Denver Broncos, appearing in 16 games and making four starts.

Denver Broncos News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 15, 2024