New York Giants' news: Chris Canty rumors, Terrell Thomas, more

Good morning, New York Giants' fans! Here is your Monday morning notebook.

TE shenanigans in New England - NFL Rumors Blog - ESPN
As you'll recall, the Pats claimed TE Jake Ballard when the New York Giants attempted to waive him last offseason with an ACL injury. The Giants were upset at the development, as Ballard had racked up 604 yards on 38 catches with four TDs during the 2011 campaign. For the Pats, he's a wild card for 2013, in the words of Karen Guregian of the Boston Herald:

"Inserting Ballard into the No. 2 tight end role would allow the Pats to employ Hernandez any number of ways, including the slot, if that's what's necessary. If the Pats can't reach an agreement with Wes Welker, then Hernandez, whose offseason plan is to work out with Tom Brady in California, can be utilized running the same patterns. That is why having another very good tight end next to Gronkowski is a great idea. It makes Hernandez even more dangerous. And who knows what problems Ballard might pose?"

Canty in high demand - NFL Rumors Blog - ESPN
Chris Canty must feel like he's on The Bachelor right now, because the number of suitors seeking his services are growing with each passing day.

NY Giants corner Terrell Thomas tells News about battling back from third ACL tear - NY Daily News
The pain and the agony were always there with Terrell Thomas. He just found a way to ignore them. He knew there were supposed to be limits to what he could do, but he pushed through.

Giants owner John Mara's nephew arrested for alleged assault
A nephew of Giants owner John Mara surrendered to police in Connecticut Friday on charges that he hit a man over the head with a bottle at a New Year's Eve party, nearly killing him. The arrest of the

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