Giants sign former Pro Bowl OL Shawn Andrews

[cruzg24]

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP)—Two-time Pro Bowl guard Shawn Andrews(notes) is giving football one last shot and it’s going to be with the New York Giants.

After working out the former Philadelphia Eagles star at training camp, the Giants signed Andrews early Friday morning, giving depth to a line that now seemingly has more good players than starting spots.

Andrews has a lot to prove, too. The 27-year-old has not played since early in the 2008 season, missing all but two games the last two years because of back problems that required two surgeries.

“I am laying it all on the line, not that I haven’t before,” Andrews said. “This is it. The Giants are going to get everything from me.”

There is no doubt Andrews is a talent. He also has baggage besides the back issues. His passion for football was questioned during his time in Philadelphia, with critics saying he was more interested in his music career, and he also missed part of the 2008 training camp while battling depression.

“My head is in the game,” Andrews said. “It’s always been in the game. I just had some setbacks there. It was untimely, and I’ve heard every excuse from myself why the things happened back in 2008. It happened. We all go through things.

“Why not give a guy a second chance who is passionate about what he does?”

Andrews has spent the past 10 months in Los Angeles, rehabilitating from his second back surgery. He said his back feels good, although he probably will be eased in with the Giants.

Source: Yahoo Sports

Should add some depth to our offensive line. Glad we signed him because the O-line is getting a little on the old side especially Kareem Mckenzie and his recent injuries are a little sign of possible things to come. A former Eagles player should be good to get some "payback."

 

[youngguru]

Great signing for us.