New York Giants' news, 8/16: Rolle reiterates he will play Week 1

The New York Giants did not practice Thursday, a mandated day off under the Collective Bargaining Agreement. They will practice Friday at Quest Diagnostics Training Center, and will be off Saturday before facing the Indianapolis Colts Sunday at 7 p.m. ET in a preseason game.

Here are a few links for you this morning.

Antrel Rolle: ‘I’m Playing’ For New York Giants In Week 1 " CBS New York
The Giants safety was asked by WFAN radio host Mike Francesa about his availability for the game: "One to 10, that's a tough one. I'll probably say, like, 11."

Prince ready for Giant leap in life, football - Giants Blog - ESPN New York
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- More than two years after being drafted, New York Giants cornerback Prince Amukamara has gone from being a sweetly naive rookie ...

Ahmad Bradshaw returns with new team
Former Giant Ahmad Bradshaw will return to MetLife Stadium Sunday with the Indianapolis Colts

NY Giants' Louis Murphy forgives friend Riley Cooper for racist rant - NY Daily News
"He's a good guy, a good teammate," the 26-year-old Murphy told the Daily News in his first interview on the topic. "I know him personally, as a friend. We were teammates for three years. Everybody makes mistakes and I believe everybody is entitled to a second chance."

Giants linebacker Dan Connor always carries a positive outlook | NJ.com
Former Cowboy has no ill feelings toward the team that cut him after last season

Giants' Rogers fighting for career in oversized tackle scrum - NYPOST.com
The Giants’ most experienced player is a man of few words, often treating the media with the same disdain he reserves for opposing quarterbacks and running backs.