New York Giants' news, 8/5: Practice to resume today

The New York Giants return to the Quest Diagnostics Training Center practice field Tuesday for the first of three practices this week prior to their first preseason game, which will be Saturday at Heinz field vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Here are some notes as you wait for practice.

Hakeem Nicks ready to return to practice, says New York Giants counting on him playing full season - ESPN New York
"It's important," Nicks said at a commercial shoot for New Era Caps. "My career counts on it, this season counts on it. The offense, just being what I am to the team, I think it is going to make a big difference."

NY Giants rookie Damontre Moore proving worth the risk so far - NY Daily News
There was a reason Justin Tuck left a note in Damontre Moore's locker for the rookie to read as soon as he arrived in the Giants locker room. Moore had talent, but he also had baggage. Even Tom Coughlin had admitted his work ethic in college was a bit of a concern.

Stapleton: Canton will call on Tom Coughlin - NorthJersey.com

Family salutes Giants’ Weatherford for gift to dying dad - NYPOST.com

Trumaine McBride hopes to find home with Giants - ESPN New York

Paul Schwartz: New York Giants reflect on Bill Parcells’ "mystical blood of kinship" line in Hall of Fame induction speech - NYPOST.com

New York Giants Linebacker Kyle Bosworth Hopes to Win a Roster Spot - Yahoo! Sports

No. 1: Denver Broncos @ New York Giants - In Photos: The 10 Most Expensive NFL Games Of The Upcoming Season - Forbes