Andre Brown Comes Full Circle, Returns To Giants
Andre Brown's great -- or maybe not-so-great -- NFL adventure has led him back to where he started it. With the New York Giants. The Giants today brought back Brown, a running back who was a fourth-round pick in 2009 and was waived prior to last season.
Brown missed the entire 2009 season after rupturing his Achilles tendon during training camp that season. He gained 95 yards on 21 carries last preseason before being released.
Since then Brown's NFL odyssey has taken him to several teams, some twice. It goes like this:
He was waived by the Giants Sept. 4 and claimed the following day by Denver, then waived by the Broncos on Sept. 15. Two days later he was signed to Denver's practice squad, then to the active roster on Sept. 21. Brown stayed there until Oct. 16, when he was again waived.
He was awarded to the Indianapolis Colts on Oct. 18. The Colts waived Brown on Nov. 1 and signed him to their practice squad two days later. On Nov. 6, he was signed to the active roster and then waived on Nov. 8.
The next day, Brown was awarded to the Carolina Panthers. He stayed with them for a week before being waived on Nov. 16. Two days later, he was back in Denver on the Broncos' practice squad. Brown joined his fifth NFL team when the Washington Redskins signed him on Nov. 25. The Redskins waived him last Friday.
Brown played in four games - three for Denver and one for the Colts. He had his only two NFL carries (for minus-one yard) for the Broncos at Baltimore on Oct. 10.
The Giants always like the 6-foot, 224-pound Brown and were disappointed last season when they tried to sneak him onto the practice squad only to see him slip away to the Broncos. Despite having re-signed Ahmad Bradshaw, still having DJ Ware and having former LSU back Charles Scott on the roster the Giants are obviously curious to see just how much of the skill that attracted them to him in the first has been regained two years removed from the Achillies injury.
The Giants still aren't close to the 90-man preseason roster limit, so this is really a no-risk move.
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Glad to see
he’s getting another chance… tearing your achillies before you get to even do anything really sucks. He’s going to have a tough time making the roster though I think.
Maybe they'll get to hold on to him somehow this time
I really liked this kid as a draft pick, and thought he was a sure thing to make the team and see playing time in 2009 before that injury. Hopefully he’s well enough to make an impression and this time let the Giants slide him onto the practice squad.
And by the way, the development of the top six picks from the 2009 draft (see below) has really been hampered by injuries. Seriously, who was looking after these guys, the Mets training staff?
Nicks
Sintim
Beatty
Barden
Beckhum
Brown
A little off topic but...
When someone gets bounced around to several teams in a short period of time, where do they stay? Does the NFL provide some kinda housing or are they like pro wrestlers that have to pay for their own hotel/travel expenses?
No
I’m sure their agents help them out with info on how to get the right housing.
I remember reading last year that Nicks has a 2-BR apartment in Jersey. I doubt he new anything about Jersey before getting drafted by the Giants. If he’s smart, his apt. is in Hoboken. There are a lot of single, lonely, consenting women in Hoboken.
"It's time for other guys to have opportunities." -- Tom Coughlin
It's about damn time. Why weren't they given opportunities before? Huh?!?!
Fullback?
Can Brown be utilized as a Fullback?
Joe L
Cmon now
you know the answer to that
Peyton May Have The Wins!!
But Eli Will Have The Rings!!!
Skydiving?Forgot your parachute? TUCK AND ROLLE! On fire? TUCK AND ROLLE Got shot? TUCK AND ROLLE Lost your car keys? TUCK AND ROLLE Failed that history test? TUCK AND ROLLE.
Counting running backs on the roster, shouldn’t Da’Rell be included?
by hopeforthefuture3 on Aug 3, 2011 12:07 PM EDT reply actions
Thats what i was thinking
Peyton May Have The Wins!!
But Eli Will Have The Rings!!!
Skydiving?Forgot your parachute? TUCK AND ROLLE! On fire? TUCK AND ROLLE Got shot? TUCK AND ROLLE Lost your car keys? TUCK AND ROLLE Failed that history test? TUCK AND ROLLE.
Ya
Is that all we got? I mean, isn’t JR hiding some amazing move? Probably not.
Snoze, just like the KG offense.
Iggles get Nnamdi and we get A. Brown. Strike fear into their feathered hearts!
All the Giants should play like Mark Bavaro.
Tom Quinn Must Go!
On second thought, let's not blame players or coaches, they are not responsible. The unsupportive fans are to blame.
by UnknownJintsFan on Aug 3, 2011 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions
The NFC is taking notice of this move!
When its 3rd and long, throw the ball past the marker.
by Fester McDougal on Aug 3, 2011 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions
where's BBI w/ the twitter update
they’re saying TT (i refuse to call him T2) “could” be the 3rd safety in Fewell’s 3 Safety package.
TeamJPP
I was on the other thread when everyone moved here.
Got left behind
Get Better, Not Bitter.
by BigBlueIntervention on Aug 3, 2011 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions
that and makin' lunch
NOM NOM NOM
Get Better, Not Bitter.
by BigBlueIntervention on Aug 3, 2011 1:00 PM EDT up reply actions
And Eagle is a dry bird
You might just CHOKE on it
roasted eagle
with a little bit of cowboy steak
Get Better, Not Bitter.
by BigBlueIntervention on Aug 3, 2011 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Thomas
MikeGarafolo
Terrell Thomas aiming for the Bowl … the Pro Bowl. Says bc he didn’t make it last yr, Giants didn’t make playoffs. Must play better. #nyg
TheBlueScreen
Interesting. With Deon Grant gone #NYG S coach Dave Merritt says CB @TerrellThomas24 could be third safety in 3-safety defense.
"It's time for other guys to have opportunities." -- Tom Coughlin
It's about damn time. Why weren't they given opportunities before? Huh?!?!
you know...b/c D. Grants role was so well defined
but whatever
as long as it keeps Rolle out the slot and TT in the slot.
that’s fine.
but if Rolle is on a WR in the slot and TT playing Cover 2….i’ll lose it.
TeamJPP
That's what I don't understand
Why don’t they just say that Thomas will be the nickel CB? Why are they calling it a 3-safety set? It not be because Thomas will be in deep coverage while Rolle is playing the slot. I’d go bonkers as well.
"It's time for other guys to have opportunities." -- Tom Coughlin
It's about damn time. Why weren't they given opportunities before? Huh?!?!
Yes
TheBlueScreen
According to @TerrellThomas24 that 3rd safety role is more like a nickel corner role in the defense this year. #NYG
I said that I thought that would be the case in the “secondary” post but the previous tweets had me worried.
"It's time for other guys to have opportunities." -- Tom Coughlin
It's about damn time. Why weren't they given opportunities before? Huh?!?!
my memory sucks
but, the 3 Safeties took off pretty much week 2 once Fewell start using them as LBs.
and again, not to beat a dead horse, but Ross was healthy week 16 was he not? Rolle still got matched up in the slot on Nelson.
Ross than started the following week on the outside in place of cweb.
there is no rhyme or reason w/ fewell….there simply isin’t from what i’ve seen.
but again…I think it goes back to him not trust ross or not liking him, or whatever.
TeamJPP
True dat
I think the DBs were pretty banged up by the end of the season, Ross never looked really right
And it could be stuff we don’t pick up on that Fewell was trying to counter. I thought it boiled down to the TOs last season. As much psych as real on field damage. After a while it’s like, OH NO not another turnover, we are F&@$Ed. I expect a big improvement on both sides of the ball this year in terms of efficiency.
Platnter faciatis
Didn’t they say Ross had it last year? Not trying to make excuses for the guy, just checking to see if my facts are strait.
I think it's on purpose
Fewell used 3 Safeties a bit in Buffalo. Depending on the situation, he would bench a LB in favor of a S?!
Word! Fewell and his back-arse vocab
SAM = WILL
WILL = MIKE
MIKE = SAM
Then Peyton proceeded to carve our combined arses
Ask Perry
he calls the WLL the SAM and vice versa, he is a little backwards I guess.
Prove we are wrong, Tom "Medicine Man" Quinn, NOT!
I missed what happened with Grant.
Anyone fill me in please?
All the Giants should play like Mark Bavaro.
Tom Quinn Must Go!
On second thought, let's not blame players or coaches, they are not responsible. The unsupportive fans are to blame.
by UnknownJintsFan on Aug 3, 2011 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions
He just wasn't re-signed
"It's time for other guys to have opportunities." -- Tom Coughlin
It's about damn time. Why weren't they given opportunities before? Huh?!?!
No surprise
With Prince and Sash and hopefully Ross coming back, no spot
wouldn't be shocked to see B. Johnson coming back
w/ Ross being shown the door.
giatns still got some guys to sign here and Bruce is the much cheaper option for CB depth.
TeamJPP
I agree, Ross is classic trade bait
I think this is the last year of his contract and when a team loses a CB they’ll be happy to trade a pick for Ross. He’s probably going to do everything to stay on the field and there is no long term risk
His stats last year make him a pro bowler already
but his lack of coordination on deep balls will prevent any pro bowl accomplishments.
Peyton May Have The Wins!!
But Eli Will Have The Rings!!!
Skydiving?Forgot your parachute? TUCK AND ROLLE! On fire? TUCK AND ROLLE Got shot? TUCK AND ROLLE Lost your car keys? TUCK AND ROLLE Failed that history test? TUCK AND ROLLE.
The only risk with Brown
is that he turns out to be awesome and makes us forget about DJ Ware.
BTW, any updates on SS12?
+12
"Sack-Forced Fumble-TD against any QB in the history of the NFL.... honestly, It would probably be Eli because I see him in pratice and we can't touch him (laughs)" - Justin Tuck
by The Always Well Dressed... on Aug 3, 2011 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Ware
has been around five years, no great loss there, now card carrying member of the Sinorice Moss’
rabbit’s foot club! Wilkerson is also a member of said club.
Prove we are wrong, Tom "Medicine Man" Quinn, NOT!
Most of our veterans probably won't play much in the first preseason game
That means we should expect to see our young guys in there a lot. I want to see the young LBs.
"It's time for other guys to have opportunities." -- Tom Coughlin
It's about damn time. Why weren't they given opportunities before? Huh?!?!
In the past they got a series maybe 2 if the first was a 3 and out
I don’t expect it to change
can they please bench Eli
for the first 2 games this season. I can’t see anything good coming from him being on the field.
You down wit JPP?
Brown is destined for greatness
Not!!! I don’t think any running back has successfully recoverd from an achilles heel injury. Can anyone think of one?
Wake me up
when we re-sign Smith and/or Boss
Can we all collectively bargain not to be douche bags ?
by colinlovestheknicks on Aug 3, 2011 1:28 PM EDT reply actions
Appears the Osi thing is full circle too
the Giants told him and his agent they can’t seek a trade anymore. Seems like they were strict with the 1st round pick thing, and he’ll remain a Giant.
Now lets see if he shuts up.
Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows
Methinks this could get ugly
Just what we need
"Sometimes you make a mistake and you get hit in the head." - Eli Manning
The "fun"
is just about to get started now…
Prove we are wrong, Tom "Medicine Man" Quinn, NOT!
dum dum dum......
the plot thickens yet again
"Sack-Forced Fumble-TD against any QB in the history of the NFL.... honestly, It would probably be Eli because I see him in pratice and we can't touch him (laughs)" - Justin Tuck
by The Always Well Dressed... on Aug 3, 2011 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions
It's Osi's move now
"It's time for other guys to have opportunities." -- Tom Coughlin
It's about damn time. Why weren't they given opportunities before? Huh?!?!
actually, Giants could escalate
If they determine he’s physically ready to practice and seek to impose fines or suspends him for not participating. The the union backs him up and it’s a bigger fight.
I’m pretty sure the Giants have decided they will let him rot if that’s what it takes, though that will not be their preferred course. If other teams begin to think that’s the case, then maybe someone does in fact pop up with a #1. But if they think the Giants are desperate to dump him, they have no incentive to bid up.
"Sometimes nothing can be a real cool hand."
We wont dump that ingrate!
The Giants have all the rights to fine him if he is physically able to train and fails to do so. What he also wants to GET PAID for just standing on the sidelines…now that’s uncivilized!
what good is he doing as a holdout
lower your asking price and be done w/ it already!
2nd and a 5th….
get er done
TeamJPP
this is a JR tactic
just like he did with AB & Boss. He’s telling the league to go scratch & we’ll keep him if noone wants to fork up a 1st. We are prepared to continue with him on the roster but the league needs to know we’re serious so his value goes back up.
maybe they told him they'd work with him on the contract
Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows
Andre Brown
I doubt he’ll make the teams. Giants are just trying to fill up the 90 man roster for the preseason.
Deadlines are Deadlines
She has 2 (TWO) years left in his contract. How about she gives back the money from 09 and we include that in his new contract. Fair is Fair. Like someone said yesterday as Tommy lay on the floor bleeding profusely, when Tommy thought he was going to be a “made man”. That’s that!
Andre Brown
They could keep him as a doormat so Ossie can wipe his feet on his way on to the practice field. Your move Ossie. Play and get paid or sit at home and live on the Intrest.
Why is Tom Quinn still here?
this is totally off topic....
but i’m sad to read the nonsense some of these Giants “fans” speak on the Facebook every day….
the latest:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=10150333772983455&set=a.496443333454.299439.286845273454
makes me so much happier knowing i have BBV…where people at least usually think before they speak.
LOL…people still talking about how we need to bring back Plax!?!
In Prust we Trust
"It's just pain."
This team has balls.
by Master Ov Brutality on Aug 3, 2011 1:57 PM EDT reply actions
link fail...
my bad…if anyone cares…
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150333772983455&set=a.496443333454.299439.286845273454
In Prust we Trust
"It's just pain."
This team has balls.
by Master Ov Brutality on Aug 3, 2011 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions
This was my favorite nugget from that
we need to get cam newton before the panther’s get off lock down cause eli cant (QB) by hisselfall this saeson also we need plax back to cause smith is the best (WR) we got nd plax cant help smith nd the team out….. do that nd we have a a shout at the superblow
Get Better, Not Bitter.
by BigBlueIntervention on Aug 3, 2011 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I remember a similar one before the draft
and no….. BBI was not making spelling mistakes, that is how it was writtien
"Sack-Forced Fumble-TD against any QB in the history of the NFL.... honestly, It would probably be Eli because I see him in pratice and we can't touch him (laughs)" - Justin Tuck
by The Always Well Dressed... on Aug 3, 2011 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions
they've got a point
Cam Newton >>>>>>> Eli “leadership fail” Manningface.
Get Better, Not Bitter.
by BigBlueIntervention on Aug 3, 2011 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Cam is a better leader then Eli
"Sack-Forced Fumble-TD against any QB in the history of the NFL.... honestly, It would probably be Eli because I see him in pratice and we can't touch him (laughs)" - Justin Tuck
by The Always Well Dressed... on Aug 3, 2011 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions
that is defintely my favorite about the whole stream of comments…sooo awful how bad people are at spelling and grammar…..as well as knowing nothing about the team and the rest of the NFL for that matter…soo sad.
In Prust we Trust
"It's just pain."
This team has balls.
by Master Ov Brutality on Aug 3, 2011 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions
That was who I was thinking of when i saw this. That kid cracked me up.
Why is Tom Quinn still here?
The Eagles
are winning the Superblow this year.
Your First Ever Pinstripe Bowl Champions- The Syracuse Orange
by bigbluethruandthru on Aug 3, 2011 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions
lol i cracked up
Get Better, Not Bitter.
by BigBlueIntervention on Aug 3, 2011 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions
AAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHYAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Thanks for that. I have not laughed that hard in a long time. Makes me appreciate BBV all the more.
Why is Tom Quinn still here?
I definitely want a "shout at the superblow"
Whatever it is it sounds kool
"Sometimes you make a mistake and you get hit in the head." - Eli Manning
yeah….after seeing it numerious times today….this comment is still cracking me up.
In Prust we Trust
"It's just pain."
This team has balls.
by Master Ov Brutality on Aug 3, 2011 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions
actually i'm loving the guy who was saying that we're going to be
2 – 6 in the division, as if we’re going to play ourselves twice this year.
either that or there is a new team in the division i was unaware about.
In Prust we Trust
"It's just pain."
This team has balls.
by Master Ov Brutality on Aug 3, 2011 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions
hahaha
as funny as these are, they still just show how stupid some fans are
"Sack-Forced Fumble-TD against any QB in the history of the NFL.... honestly, It would probably be Eli because I see him in pratice and we can't touch him (laughs)" - Justin Tuck
by The Always Well Dressed... on Aug 3, 2011 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions
they make me almost ashamed to call myself a Giant fan
I can’t even look at them anymore. The same thing on SS12’s Facebook page too. Every other comment is… we need Plax, Eli sucks draft Luck next year, eagles are so great we should not even play the season, etc.
Your right… BBV is the spot to be
"Sack-Forced Fumble-TD against any QB in the history of the NFL.... honestly, It would probably be Eli because I see him in pratice and we can't touch him (laughs)" - Justin Tuck
by The Always Well Dressed... on Aug 3, 2011 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Bring back "Plex"!!
and I definitely got a kick out of the idiot that said he’s gonna watch golf on Sundays now cuz management’s screwed up so bad.
Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows
the same fairweather fans
that proclaimed they would not watch another game after the 0-2 start in 2007
"Sack-Forced Fumble-TD against any QB in the history of the NFL.... honestly, It would probably be Eli because I see him in pratice and we can't touch him (laughs)" - Justin Tuck
by The Always Well Dressed... on Aug 3, 2011 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions
screw facebook
unless you’re in college tryin to get laid, the site is equivalent in value to the half full plastic bag i bring back after taking the dog for a walk.
You down wit JPP?
Yearbook
is purely a stalking tool.
And who still has a MyFace?
by BrooksBridges11 on Aug 3, 2011 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Osi
I still don’t see how he thinks he could have the upper hand here. He’s just got to shut up and PLAY like a consistent top 5 DE if thats really what he wants.
And I was just getting excited to see JPP become the starter. Kids gonna crush some QBs this year either way…
I see Blue, he looks glorious!
Don't think this means the Giants won't trade him
They are just telling his agent tht he got some piss poor offers and we’ll handle it from here probably. Or maybe cooler heads prevail and Osi signs a new deal.
Freedom is a road seldom traveled by the multitudes...
by Major on Aug 3, 2011 2:01 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
true
could mean the ball is actually with the Giants now, they’re weighing options. I’ve also been reading about some rumblings for a possible extension for Osi with the Giants.
Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows
+1
Although funny when you think about the example that sets…. If you name yourself in a public lawsuit against the NFL, specifically calling out your team doing you wrong, as well as show up to camp late, and fake an injury once you get there, and then send an email throwing your team front office under the bus to the AP, all while causing a distraction internally, YOU GET A RAISE!! :)
the guy's public image
and relationship with his boss, don’t mean squat to me.
I don’t work with the guy.
I just want him on the field in Blue this season, because he helps them win.
You down wit JPP?
yea i agree
Osi is a key component to our chances at a SB run.
The best thing that could happen truly
Freedom is a road seldom traveled by the multitudes...
by Major on Aug 3, 2011 2:54 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Beningo and Evan
At giants TC for anyone close to the radio. They’ve already interviewed Canty, with Goff on deck.
Yes, I am a Giants fan. Now that we got that out of the way....
IMPEACH DOLAN!!!!
I will not - lose! -Jay Z-
by wilddre22 on Aug 3, 2011 2:07 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Yeah
Im listening now. Those two are pissing me off cause they are treating Osi like a God amoung men. Neither of them have all the facts strait. Thats jet fans for yah
"Sack-Forced Fumble-TD against any QB in the history of the NFL.... honestly, It would probably be Eli because I see him in pratice and we can't touch him (laughs)" - Justin Tuck
by The Always Well Dressed... on Aug 3, 2011 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions
both of them are huge idiots
as are most of WFAN’s on air personalities when it comes to the Giants
by MrDollarBills on Aug 3, 2011 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions
They're all Jets fans on there
"Sometimes you make a mistake and you get hit in the head." - Eli Manning
Please help--can anyone tell me?
How Osi has any leverage?
Obviously there is more to this than I understand if this is even an issue. He is under contract for multiple years, cannot fetch a first round pick and or does not illicit the interest of any other team with the kind of contract he is seeking. He is in one of his final prime years, so it will go to waste if he does not play this season and if he is not getting what he wants now, he certainly won’t after sitting out another season.
Also, the Giants are in no hurry to trade him if he does not get them their desired return because if all they want is a pick, they are obviously already prepared to play this season without him. Why not just let him holdout/play then trade him/cut him/ sign him based on how it all plays out? Where does Osi have any leverage??
Osi has no leverage other than the lawsuit
claiming Reese promised to extend him. Other than that and the media distraction he has no leverage.
Freedom is a road seldom traveled by the multitudes...
by Major on Aug 3, 2011 3:07 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Andre Carter
Looks like we worked him out. He fell off last year, but has had some strong season, and two years ago had 11 sacks. I think he’s an upgrade over Tolle as a rotation guy. I hope we sign him (probably will be cheap, too.)
This work out
Tells me that Osi will likely get traded very soon. Because with no Tolly if Osi goes we need one more quality guy at DE.
Go Giants!
Carter's still not bad
especially when you let him play with his hand in the ground (like the Redskins didn’t do)
Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows
How old is he anyhow?
Prove we are wrong, Tom "Medicine Man" Quinn, NOT!
I think it is Bradshaw all over again
Let Osi shop the market to see the grass is not always greener and postpone discussion until all other signings are in to determine what,if any, cap room is available to improve the contract.
When its 3rd and long, throw the ball past the marker.
yeah...
been saying that all along…Osi shouldn’t even be mentioned again until we sign everyone else.
he’ll get a moderate raise if we can still afford it, otherwise he’s playing for the current contract or nothing.
In Prust we Trust
"It's just pain."
This team has balls.
by Master Ov Brutality on Aug 3, 2011 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Glad Brown is back
I was sad he got snagged.
Although if I’m noticing a pattern here: he will eventually be waived on Aug. 27 and signed to the practice squad two days later then on Sept. 15 he’ll be signed to the active roster and then waived on Sept. 20, then he’ll be awarded to the Indianapolis Colts who will release him and he’ll finish his career in NY after brief stints in Carolina, Washington, and Denver.
BBV- Bring Back Van Pelt
The BBV needs to have a contest! Pick the waiver wire date!
When its 3rd and long, throw the ball past the marker.
by Fester McDougal on Aug 3, 2011 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Achilles
As someone mentioned earlier today, it’s a tough injury for an NFL player in spite of medical advances in rehab and surgery. I googled and saw that 1 in 3 return from an achilles tear and most are never what they were. So he’s a no risk flyer and some training camp fodder for practice at worst. I hope he is one of the long shots that make it back. it makes you realize how long the odds on a Chad Jones return must truly be.
Go Giants!

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