Giants Extend David Diehl's Contract

In a classy move for a classy guy, the Giants have handed David Diehl a six-year, $31-million contract extension less than three years after his last one. Diehl's agent, Peter Schaffer, confirmed the extension, which was first reported by ESPN.

"It's a recognition by the Giants of David's commitment to the team, his attitude and his personality," Schaffer said. "He's the ultimate team player."

That's true. Diehl has started all 80 regular-season games and six postseason games since he was drafted by the Giants in 2005. He's played through all kinds of pain and everywhere on the offensive line except center -- right guard in 2003, right tackle in '04, left guard in '05 and '06 and left tackle last season after the team cut Luke Petitgout.

No matter what the team has asked of him, Diehl has done it. And he's now played the most important position on the line for a Super Bowl winner.

Schaffer wouldn't discuss the financials of the deal, which was finalized about two weeks ago, but someone familiar with the terms of the contract confirmed ESPN's report of escalators that increase Diehl's contract by $750,000 to $1.1 million if he stays at left tackle.

Diehl's previous contract -- a six-year, $15.5-million extension -- would have expired after the 2011 season. He's now extended through 2013.

I'm curious to know what this does to the Giants cap situation

Congrats to Diehl

Giants announce 4 more rookie signings

The team has announced the signing of four more undrafted free agents:

*Alabama WR D.J. Hall
*Alabama DE Wallace Gilberry
*Tennessee DE Antonio Reynolds
*Michigan State S Nehemiah Warrick

That leaves Army P/K Owen Tolson, Akron DT Nate Robinson and Washburn DT Eric Butler as players who have reportedly signed but haven't been officially announced.

Thanks to Mike Garafolo at the Ledger