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Justin Tuck | Defensive Lineman

Team: New York Giants
Age / DOB:  (30) / 3/29/1983
Ht / Wt:  6'5' / 268
College: Notre Dame
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Giants GM Jerry Reese believes Justin Tuck has been underperforming and hopes Tuck can "get back to his old form."
"Obviously he didn't play as well as we think he can play," said Reese about Tuck. After posting 11.5 sacks in 2010, Tuck has just nine combined sacks in his last two injury-riddled seasons. Tuck is entering the final year of his contract and is slated to earn $4.5 million. The Giants are expected to let him play out the deal and reevaluate from there. Once an elite IDP option, his performance over the last two seasons makes it's tough to trust Tuck as a regular fantasy starter. Feb 23 - 10:26 AM
Source: Jane McManus on Twitter

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Justin Tuck - DL - Giants

Justin Tuck confirmed the Giants have not approached him about his contract.

Tuck is entering the final year of his contract and will earn $4.5 million. The Giants are fully expected to let him play it out and then reevaluate. For what it's worth, he says he's going to have a "normal Justin Tuck year." The eighth-year veteran managed just four sacks in 15 games last season.
Source: Newsday
Feb 13 - 8:39 AM
Justin Tuck - DL - Giants

ESPN New York expects Giants LE Justin Tuck to play out the final season of his five-year, $30 million contract in 2013.

Coming off his second straight disappointing season, Tuck has been bandied about as a release candidate, but both coach Tom Coughlin and GM Jerry Reese have hinted he'll be back. The aging Giants are facing a cap crunch, but Tuck is due an affordable $4.5 million. He'll certainly be motivated in a contract season.
Source: ESPN New York
Feb 5 - 8:38 PM
Justin Tuck - DL - Giants

ESPN's Dan Graziano does not expect LE Justin Tuck to be a cap casualty.

Tuck is coming off back-to-back lackluster years, will turn 30 in March and is entering the final year of a contract that will pay him $4.5 million in 2013. But with Osi Umenyiora likely to walk in free agency, the Giants will likely hang on and hope Tuck bounces back. He'll certainly be motivated to do so as he angles for one more payday in the spring of 2014.
Source: ESPN.com
Jan 30 - 9:10 AM
Justin Tuck - DL - Giants

Coming off back-to-back disappointing seasons, Giants LE Justin Tuck vows to bounce back in 2013.

"That’s what it’s going to be for me, getting back to the Pro Bowl, All-Pro type status that I’m accustomed to playing at," Tuck said. "I’ve been watching film of (myself) and it’s just frustrating to see that I haven’t played to that standard. ... (I'm going to) do my due (diligence), training and eating the right things to make sure that next year is a normal Justin Tuck year compared to last year." Tuck has just 82 tackles and nine sacks over his past 27 games. His problems go beyond diet and technique, but we'd expect him to be more productive during a contract year.
Source: ESPN New York
Jan 22 - 8:30 PM
Justin Tuck - DL - Giants

Giants GM Jerry Reese believes LE Justin Tuck has "a lot of tread left on his tires" and "expects him to come back" in 2013.

Tuck agrees and said, "I plan on being here for a long time." The soon-to-be 30-year-old played in 15 games this season but recorded just four sacks after posting only five in 2011. He has one year and $4.5 million left on his current contract. Tuck also added that he doesn't need offseason shoulder surgery for the second year in a row.
Source: ESPN New York
Mon, Dec 31, 2012 07:42:00 PM
Justin Tuck - DL - Giants

NFL.com's Gregg Rosenthal suggests the Giants could cut ties with LE Justin Tuck this offseason.

"[Osi] Umenyiora and Tuck top the list of potential big names that could be let go," writes Rosenthal. Tuck, 30 in March, posted back-to-back down seasons in 2011 and 2012. He registered just five sacks last season and enters Week 17 with a meager three sacks. Tuck is due $4.5 million in the final year of a five-year, $30 million deal in 2013.
Source: NFL.com
Tue, Dec 25, 2012 03:03:00 PM
Justin Tuck - DL - Giants

Giants LE Justin Tuck (shoulder) did not practice on Friday, and is officially questionable for Week 16.

"We’re going to have to wait and see on that one," said coach Tom Coughlin of Tuck’s status. Tuck has just three sacks this season. He hasn’t finished with lower than five since missing the majority of the 2006 season. If Tuck doesn’t play, second-year defensive end Adrian Tracy would likely see an increased role.
Source: NJ.com
Sat, Dec 22, 2012 09:12:00 AM
Justin Tuck - DL - Giants

Giants LE Justin Tuck said he contemplated retiring at several points during the 2011 season.

Tuck, who turned 29 in March, was weighed down by injuries, the death of two family members and mental wear. It resulted in a meager five sacks and four missed games. Now fully refreshed, Tuck appears poised for a bounce-back campaign.
Source: New York Post
Wed, Aug 15, 2012 11:06:00 AM
Justin Tuck - DL - Giants

Giants LE Justin Tuck believes poor conditioning played a part in his injury-marred 2011, and he is working to get into better shape this offseason.

Tuck appeared in only 12 games as he battled neck, groin and shoulder injuries. "I'm working harder this year," he said. "I think part of the reason I got hurt last year was I let my guard down. I don’t see myself doing that this year." Tuck's five sacks were his fewest since injury limited him to six games in 2006, which was also the last time he didn't appear in all 16 games. Still just 29, Tuck should be in for a nice bounce-back campaign in IDP leagues.
Source: New York Post
Sat, Apr 21, 2012 01:44:00 PM
Justin Tuck - DL - Giants

Coach Tom Coughlin revealed that LE Justin Tuck underwent a recent surgery to clean out scar tissue in his shoulder.

Tuck is already feeling better as a result of the procedure. There was no labrum damage, so Tuck should be back well before the start of training camp.
Source: Bob Glauber on Twitter
Fri, Feb 24, 2012 12:36:00 PM
Justin Tuck - DL - Giants

Giants LE Justin Tuck and the team's medical staff are still "debating" whether he will require surgery on his ailing shoulder.

Tuck battled toe, neck, ankle and groin injuries before coming down with the shoulder injury early in the playoffs. "Honestly, you don't want to have surgery," explained Tuck, "so we are doing everything we can in our power not to have surgery." Tuck's +12.0 rating landed him on Pro Football Focus' All-Postseason Team.
Source: MyFoxNY.com
Thu, Feb 9, 2012 01:31:00 PM
Justin Tuck - DL - Giants

Giants LE Justin Tuck (toe) is expected to be active in Sunday's game against the Redskins.

Tuck was listed as questionable after missing practice Wednesday and Thursday and being limited on Friday. The injury occurred prior to last week's game against the Cowboys, but is said to be of the ''nagging'' variety. His availability will likely be determined on a week-to-week basis going forward.
Sun, Dec 18, 2011 10:17:00 AM
Justin Tuck - DL - Giants

Coach Tom Coughlin said LE Justin Tuck will be able to play through his toe injury.

An MRI on Tuck's toe showed that it will be "an issue," but not a debilitating one. Tuck has just three sacks in nine games this season.
Source: Ralph Vacchiano on Twitter
Wed, Dec 14, 2011 11:28:00 AM
Justin Tuck - DL - Giants

Justin Tuck underwent an MRI on his toe Monday.

Tuck hasn't yet heard the results, but said his gut feeling is he will be able to play against the Redskins in Week 15. Nagging injuries have crippled Tuck all year, leading to just three sacks in nine games. In the previous four seasons, he averaged 10.0 sacks a year.
Source: ESPN New York
Tue, Dec 13, 2011 08:53:00 AM

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