Giants DB gets new deal for Christmas
Logan Ryan shared his Christmas present with the world on Friday, announcing he's agreed to a deal to remain a member of the New York Giants.
“A Christmas Morning we'll never forget,” he tweeted. “The @giants and I just agreed to a new 3 year deal. IM HERE TO STAY!!
“Merry Christmas! #TheMostversatile #Togetherblue”
NFL Network reported the deal is worth US$31 million, with $20 million guaranteed.
The Giants had signed Ryan to a one-year, Us$5.05-million deal, plus incentives, after the Tennessee Titans opted not to retain the 29-year-old defensive back.
Ryan had four interceptions, 18 pass breakups, four forced fumbles, 4.5 sacks and 113 tackles last season, setting career highs in every category but interceptions (five in 2013). He made US$10 million in 2019 in the final year of a three-year, $30-million contract with Tennessee.
This season, Ryan has provided a veteran presence to an improving Giants defence that's 12th in the league in total yards (346.4) given up and ninth in points surrendered (22.2).
In 14 games (13 starts), Ryan has nine passes defended, three forced fumbles, an interception, a sack and 83 tackles.
In early November, Ryan praised the team's medical staff for offering guidance that potentially saved his wife's life. After his wife, who was pregnant, told Ryan by phone of her symptoms, he consulted with a trainer about her condition. The trainer, Justin Maher, advised her to seek immediate treatment, and she had surgery for an ectopic pregnancy.
Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith was listed as a full participant in practice on Friday.
The designation is seen as progress for Smith, who has been sidelined since injuring his right calf in Washington's 23-15 victory over San Francisco on Dec. 13.
It's not known whether Smith or Dwayne Haskins will be under centre for Washington (6-8) on Sunday against the visiting Carolina Panthers (4-10).
Smith, 36, is 4-1 since taking over as the starter in Week 10. After missing all of 2019 recovering from a leg injury and a life-threatening infection, he has completed 66.4 per cent of his passes for 1,420 yards with four touchdowns and six picks in seven appearances this season.