Michael Boley was released and middle linebacker Chase Blackburn signed with Carolina as a free agent.
Boley said he doesn't beat Tuck much, but when he does, the excuses come pouring out.
Blackburn, a math major in college, brings "a lot of knowledge, " Boley said.
WSJ: Different Number, Same Chase Blackburn for the New York Giants
All season, the 29-year old Boley has had to ride herd to Williams and the Giants' other three rookie linebackers.
WSJ: Different Number, Same Chase Blackburn for the New York Giants
The salary cap-saving moves on Wednesday came one day after New York let starting weakside linebacker Michael Boley go after four seasons.
Boley said Tuck is wily at making sure to use the triple and double word slots, and not leave them open for him.
New York wanted to draft a linebacker last month after it lost middle linebacker Chase Blackburn to free agency and released weakside linebacker Michael Boley.
Tackle Chris Canty and linebacker Michael Boley were released and safety Kenny Phillips and middle linebacker Chase Blackburn signed with other teams as free agent.
"I think for a guy who is a competitor like Chase, especially when he thinks he's got a lot left to give, it's hard to give up, " Boley said.
WSJ: Different Number, Same Chase Blackburn for the New York Giants
Bradshaw, Canty and Boley were all veterans who contributed to the Giants' Super Bowl win over the Patriots a year ago, but they all had big contracts and battled injuries.
He's had Mathias Kiwanuka in the linebacker room as well, but the former defensive end was making the transition to his new position and he turned to Boley at times too.
WSJ: Different Number, Same Chase Blackburn for the New York Giants
They got healthier on defense: Linebacker Michael Boley returned to the lineup after missing two games with a hamstring injury, and as the regular season neared its end, Tuck finally recovered fully from a neck injury.
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