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David Diehl | Tackle

Team: New York Giants
Age / DOB:  (32) / 9/15/1980
Ht / Wt:  6'5' / 304
College: Illinois
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Giants OT David Diehl has agreed to a pay-cut, slashing his $4.475 million salary to $1 million.
It's a 77.7 percent reduction. The savings are likely why the Giants were able to re-sign LG Kevin Boothe. Going on 33 and coming off another shaky campaign, Diehl won't be a guaranteed a starting job, but is the favorite to man right tackle come Week 1. Mar 26 - 6:15 PM
Source: Ralph Vacchiano on Twitter

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David Diehl - T - Giants

Giants OL David Diehl says the team has yet to approach him about a pay cut or restructuring.

Local beat writers reported last week that the Giants had approached Diehl about lowering his $4.475 million salary, but that might not be the case. If Diehl is going to be on New York's Week 1 roster, then it's going to be at a significantly lower rate than it is now.
Source: Tom Rock on Twitter
Mar 21 - 8:14 PM
David Diehl - T - Giants

The Giants have approached OT David Diehl regarding a pay cut or restructure.

If he agrees, Diehl's roster spot would likely be safe. He is due a $4.475 million base salary. Diehl is currently the favorite to start at right tackle, but he also could play left guard if free agent Kevin Boothe isn't re-signed. Diehl has been thoroughly destroyed in pass protection in recent years.
Source: Mike Garafolo on Twitter
Mar 14 - 1:57 PM
David Diehl - T - Giants

Giants OT David Diehl recently underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee.

It's a minor operation, but another blow for a player already on the chopping block. Diehl surprisingly survived the Giants' first wave of cuts, but declining play, off-field issues and health concerns should punch his ticket out of New York sooner rather than later. Diehl is no longer worth his $4.475 million salary.
Source: Ralph Vacchiano on Twitter
Feb 26 - 1:09 PM
David Diehl - T - Giants

Giants OT David Diehl pleaded guilty to DUI in a Queens (NY) court on Monday, but will face no jail time.

He'll likely face a short suspension after the guilty plea, although it may not matter if Diehl struggles to find a new home. Going on age 33, Diehl is no longer an effective blocker and highly unlikely to be retained by the Giants due to a $4.475 million salary. We're a bit surprised he hasn't already been cut.
Source: Ralph Vacchiano on Twitter
Feb 11 - 1:08 PM
David Diehl - T - Giants

Giants RT David Diehl triggered an escalator in his contract, upping his 2013 salary from $4.1 million to $4.475 million.

Diehl started nine games in 2012, but if the Giants had it their way, he wouldn't have seen the field that much. He was forced back into the starting lineup after veteran journeyman Sean Locklear tore his ACL in Week 13. Diehl, 33 next September, is entering the final year of his contract, and he's likely to be released unless he takes a pay cut. The Giants might want to look at 2011 fourth-round pick James Brewer as the right tackle for 2013.
Jan 31 - 12:16 AM
David Diehl - T - Giants

The Daily News says RT David Diehl will likely be cut unless he accepts a paycut.

Even before going down with knee and back issues, Diehl was getting outplayed by journeyman Sean Locklear. He'll be 33 in September and is due $4.1 million in 2013 -- the final year of his contract. The Giants need to get younger on the offensive line.
Source: New York Daily News
Wed, Dec 26, 2012 09:13:00 AM
David Diehl - T - Giants

Giants RT David Diehl was forced from New York's Week 12 game against the Packers with a "burner," and is questionable to return.

Diehl departed before halftime, and was absent for the Giants' opening drive of the second half. His night is likely through. Sean Locklear has come on at right tackle.
Sun, Nov 25, 2012 10:24:00 PM
David Diehl - T - Giants

Giants RT David Diehl has regained his starting job from Sean Locklear.

Finally over his MCL sprain, Diehl will push Locklear in jumbo-package duty. Although Eli Manning's pass protection has been foolproof under Locklear, coaches explained to him that Diehl couldn't lose his job to a minor injury.
Related: Sean Locklear
Source: Newark Star-Ledger
Thu, Nov 1, 2012 04:57:00 PM
David Diehl - T - Giants

Coach Tom Coughlin still isn't saying if David Diehl will get his starting right tackle job back from Sean Locklear.

Diehl's knee is now healthy, but it's going to be really hard for Coughlin to break up this offensive line. Eli Manning hasn't been sacked in the last 13 quarters and Ahmad Bradshaw has piled up 316 rushing yards on 57 carries (5.54 YPC) over the last two weeks.
Related: Sean Locklear
Source: New York Daily News
Wed, Oct 17, 2012 08:41:00 AM
David Diehl - T - Giants

Giants RT David Diehl (knee) was active for the first time since Week 2 in Sunday's win over the 49ers.

Diehl was limited to jumbo tight end duties, but escaped without further injury. "He game into the game, and it was good for him to play, and it was good for him to work, and be in a competitive aspect of it," coach Tom Coughlin said. Coughlin was mum on whether Diehl would reclaim his starting role in Week 7.
Source: Newark Star-Ledger
Mon, Oct 15, 2012 04:50:00 PM
David Diehl - T - Giants

Coach Tom Coughlin confirmed that RT David Diehl sustained an MCL injury in Sunday's win over the Bucs.

Diehl avoided damage to his ACL. His timeline will depend on the severity of the sprain. With the Giants on an extremely short week, look for Will Beatty to start at left tackle and Sean Locklear to man the right side against the Panthers Thursday.
Source: Newark Star-Ledger
Mon, Sep 17, 2012 11:40:00 AM
David Diehl - T - Giants

Giants RT David Diehl did not sustain any damage to his ACL Sunday, sources tell USA Today.

Diehl left Sunday's win over the Bucs in the first quarter and never returned. The Giants have not yet made the MRI results public, but a MCL sprain is suspected. Will Beatty came on at left tackle, kicking Sean Locklear to the right side.
Source: USA Today
Sun, Sep 16, 2012 08:46:00 PM
David Diehl - T - Giants

Giants RT David Diehl was removed from Sunday's game with a knee injury.

Diehl was immediately taken to the locker room, and won't return. Sean Locklear is replacing him at right tackle.
Sun, Sep 16, 2012 01:33:00 PM
David Diehl - T - Giants

Giants RT David Diehl told the Associated Press that he will not draw a suspension stemming from his July DUI after meeting with the league office.

Diehl has spoken face to face with commissioner Roger Goodell since the incident, and the first-time offender won't draw league discipline, aside from perhaps a fine. After struggling on Eli Manning's blind side filling in for William Beatty last season, the 32-year-old Diehl has moved to right tackle for 2012.
Source: Associated Press
Sat, Jul 28, 2012 03:00:00 PM

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