TEAM PLAYER: Osi Umenyiora, who had demanded a trade from the Giants unless he was the starting defensive end, now said he would be willing to back up Mathias Kiwanuka if it's best for the team.
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks hyperextends his right knee at the end of Tuesday's second practice but could return to practice as early as Friday, according to the team.
Peter Frankel, the attorney for former Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress (above), says the Super Bowl hero - while still incarcerated - is committed to returning to the NFL.