New York Giants free agent safety-turned-linebacker Tony Jefferson has announced his retirement. Jefferson was a solid safety for nearly a decade in the NFL, playing for four different teams in his career.
After missing more than two years because of an ACL tear, Tony Jefferson managed to land roles with multiple teams over the past two seasons. But the veteran defender will choose to step away rather than attempt to play a 10th season.
According to Adam Schefter, veteran S Tony Jefferson is announcing his retirement from the NFL on Thursday but will sign with the Ravens’ staff as a scout going forward. Jefferson, 31, originally signed on with the Cardinals as an undrafted free agent out of Oklahoma back in 2013.
New York Giants free agent safety/linebacker Tony Jefferson believes that Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens should part ways this offseason. Jefferson, a nine-year veteran, spent four of the last six seasons in Baltimore before joining the San Francisco 49ers and finally the Giants in 2022.
On Tuesday, the Giants retained Daniel Jones and Saquon Barkley. Now, general manager Joe Schoen will get ready for free agency, which is less than a week away.
Tony Jefferson, S Height: 5-foot-11 Weight: 212 lbs. Age: 31 NFL Exp.: 9 seasons College: Oklahoma New York Giants safety Tony Jefferson entered the league as an undrafted free agent in 2013, signing with the Arizona Cardinals.
With the New York Giants coming out on top of the Minnesota Vikings in the Wild Card round, 31-24, it's on to Philadelphia, a team the Giants haven't beaten on the road since 2013.
The New York Giants are riding high following a complete performance from start to finish putting themselves in the playoffs. It was a dominant day by the Giants’ defense, featuring a total of 252 yards allowed, two sacks, an interception returned for a touchdown, and 10 points given up.
The New York Giants hung on to defeat the Washington Commanders, 20-12, on Sunday Night Football. The victory improved their record to 8-5-1 on the season and inched them closer to a playoff berth.
The New York Giants made a flurry of roster moves ahead of their Week 13 game against the Washington Commanders, including the official activation of edge rusher Azeez Ojulari.
The Giants are in the midst of a bit of a midseason slump during a crucial four-game stretch of division games.
As they jockey for spots in the playoffs, the New York Giants and Washington Commanders have the unusual assignment of facing each other in Weeks 13 and 15.
The NY Giants are finally starting to get some positive injurt news. Earlier in the week, the G-Men activated Azeez Ojulari, Tony Jefferson and Ben Bredeson off of Injured Reserve.
The Giants were one of the surprise stories of the NFL during the early portion of the season, but the team will soon be receiving reinforcements.
The New York Giants announced that they are elevating WR Marcus Johnson and Ryder Anderson while placing veteran S Tony Jefferson on injured reserve with a foot injury.
The New York Giants filled their remaining opening on the 53-man roster by signing defensive back Tony Jefferson from their practice squad ahead of Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers n London.
As was widely expected, the New York Giants elevated defensive backs Fabian Moreau and Tony Jefferson from their practice squad for Sunday's home opener
Adam Schefter reports that the Ravens are releasing veteran S Tony Jefferson as they continue cutting down their roster. Jefferson, 30, originally signed on with the Cardinals as an undrafted free agent out of Oklahoma back in 2013.
Tony Jefferson has been around long enough to understand the business end of the NFL. The veteran safety knows there is a roster crunch in late August and almost no one's position is guaranteed.
The Ravens could have the best group of safeties in the entire NFL. They could have three players in the starting lineup — Marcus Williams, Kyle Hamilton, and Chuck Clark.
When the Ravens were in a bind with injuries last season, they brought back a familiar face with safety Tony Jefferson. Jefferson finished with 18 tackles
A little hopeful depth for the 49ers here. Defensive lineman Jordan Willis has officially been activated the Reserve/Suspended List and will be granted a one-week roster exemption.
Jefferson hasn’t played since 2019, when he tore his ACL. Then, the pandemic slowed his rehab, keeping him off the field throughout 2020. Under normal circumstances, Jefferson would have been mostly healed by April.
Jefferson will attempt a return to the game after a two-year layoff due to an ACL injury.
There are always several dozen free agents with clear talent or a history of success who linger on the market for a while. Usually, that’s due to a recent history of injury, an unexpected down season or, quite simply, age. Those free agents tend to land one-year, prove-it deals.
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