Report: Giants’ Osi Umenyiora to return to practice Monday without new contract

Osi Umenyiora

Osi Umenyiora ended his new-contract holdout that started July 30 and returned to practice Monday, the AP reported.

“No deal has been reworked,” Umenyiora told the AP in an e-mail Sunday. “What has been offered has been unacceptable and shows they don’t really respect the fact I sacrifice my health for the franchise. I will play under my current deal because I love and respect my coaches, my teammates, the fans, and myself. Not for those incentives.”

Umenyiora said the Giants put $7.1 million worth of incentives over the next two seasons into is existing contract, but he rejected them.

Umenyiora hasn’t practiced since arriving at the Giants’ training camp a day late. The delay happened because Giants GM Jerry Reese told Umenyiora they were reworking his contract, but Reese did not tell the AP what was discussed.

Umenyiora recorded 11.5 sacks in 2010, tied with Justin Tuck for most on the Giants. He was third on the team among defensive linemen behind Tuck and Barry Cofield with 48 tackles (33 solo).

He led the NFL with 10 forced fumbles.

2 Comments for “Report: Giants’ Osi Umenyiora to return to practice Monday without new contract”

1. Topher Says:
   August 15th, 2011 at 10:09 am

   7.1 isnt enough money? wish i could turn down those kind of deals

2. Chris Says:
   August 15th, 2011 at 10:15 am

   Under paid for that amound of forced fumbles.. Good move on holding out

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