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Matthew Adams was signed by the New York Giants to help on special teams. He also could have providded depth at linebacker, but he didn't quite have the season h or the Giants probably wanted.

New York Giants News / Empire Sports Media / October 6

Giants activate preseason standout linebacker from injured reserve

The New York Giants made a handful of roster moves before their Week 5 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, as they activated linebacker Matthew Adams from injured reserve and elevated both wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins and running back Dante “Turbo” Miller from the practice squad.

New York Giants News / Giants Wire / October 6

Giants activate Matthew Adams from IR, elevate two from practice squad

The New York Giants made a series of roster moves on Saturday ahead of their Week 5 game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. Just days after opening his practice window, the Giants activated linebacker Matthew Adams from injured reserve (IR).

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New York Giants News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 2

Giants Open Practice Window For LB Matthew Adams

Per Art Stapleton, the Giants have opened the practice window for LB Matthew Adams, who has already been designated to return from injured reserve. Adams, 28, is a former seventh-round pick by the Colts in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Houston.

New York Giants News / Giants Wire / August 28

Giants place WR Isaiah McKenzie, LB Matthew Adams on IR

The New York Giants cut their roster down to 53 players on Tuesday waiving 14 players — 11 outright and three with injury designations. They also terminated the contracts of nine vested veterans.

New York Giants News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 27

Giants make season-ending move on wide receiver amid roster cuts

As NFL teams whittled their rosters down to 53 men on Tuesday, the New York Giants made a couple of unfortunate, but necessary moves. One player on each side of the ball was placed on the Giants’ injured reserve list.

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / August 15

Something Special: Matthew Adams Looks to Anchor Giants’ Special Teams

The New York Giants went out this offseason and brought in one of the best special teams players in the NFL in linebacker Matthew Adams. Adams, who famously

New York Giants News / Giants Wire / July 29

Giants' Matthew Adams showed up to team meetings in full pads

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll addressed the media before Monday’s training camp practice — the first one this summer in full pads. Daboll opened by saying that the day’s drills would center around first and second downs with some one-on-one drills between offensive and defensive linemen thrown in.

New York Giants News / Big Blue View / May 28

Can Matthew Adams be an upgrade from Cam Brown for the Giants?

Adams is a special teamer who also plays linebacker Let’s begin our annual player-by-player profiles of the New York Giants 90-man roster today. We go alphabetically, which means veteran linebacker/special teamer Matthew Adams is up first.

New York Giants News / Sporting News / April 16, 2024

Matthew Adams contract details: New York Giants LB signs $1.3M deal

Here are the contract details for New York Giants LB Matthew Adams.

NFL News / Dawgs By Nature / April 14, 2024

NFL free agency: Giants sign Browns LB, special teamer

Matthew Adams played 85% of the Browns special teams last year There have been lots of names given to the NFL over the years. Often, the “No Fun League” is the one that fits the majority of the decisions made by the league but, for fans, “Not For Long” is an apt description of the experience of getting to know players on their teams.

NFL News / Giants Wire / April 13, 2024

Giants sign LB Matthew Adams

The New York Giants continued addressing their roster depth this week, specifically focusing on special teams, signing former Cleveland Browns linebacker Matthew Adams.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / April 12, 2024