Coughlin says Tuck had surgery: Giants head coach Tom Coughlin said that DE Justin Tuck had shoulder surgery after the Super Bowl. Tuck said on Twitter that he's fine and expects to be ready for the start of the season. (Updated 02/24/2012)
Injury Report
Shoulder - Probable for start of training camp (Updated - 2/24/12)
Fantasy Analysis
Tuck had a down 2011, totaling 37 tackles with five sacks. But three of the five sacks came in the Giants' final five regular-season games, and his play in the postseason was mighty impressive. He'll probably be taken with a middle-round pick in drafts in 2012 because he's got a good history of putting up numbers at a thin position. (Updated 02/24/2012).
05/18/2012 13:14 Eagles' renewed inward focus will lead them back to top of NFC East
The Eagles' dream team was a nightmare. But after Philly's brass woke up to its 2011 missteps, Clark Judge sees a franchise moving back in the right direction -- past the Giants to favored status in NFC East.
05/18/2012 12:03 Giants quietly remain favorites to win the NFC East in 2012
Talking about an NFC East football team this offseason? Odds are pretty good you're not talking about the defending Super Bowl champions. While the Eagles, Cowboys and Redskins are getting all the pub, the Giants are quietly going about their business of getting ready to win.
05/17/2012 09:54 Pick-Six Podcast: Guest Justin Tuck, breaking down the top 100 NFL players list
Justin Tuck joins the Pick-Six Podcast to talk about his work with Wounded Warriors/Subway, the Giants getting their rings, Tom Coughlin's ranking as a head coach and much more. Then Will Brinson and Ryan Wilson break down Pete Prisco's Top 100 NFL Players list.
Justin Tuck remains a standout defensive lineman in all IDP leagues. He has double digits in sacks in three of the past five years, and he had 37 total tackles in 2011. When Tuck is on his game he's capable of double digit sacks, 60-plus tackles and a couple of turnovers, and he should be considered a No. 2 defensive lineman in IDP leagues. He's worth drafting with a mid-round pick this season. (Updated 4/24/12)
