Giants Legend Amani Toomer Sells Final Game-Worn Jersey to Support Teammate’s Battle with Cancer
New York, NY – November 1, 2025
Just before the Giants face off against the 49ers, one heartfelt gesture has touched the entire Big Blue community. Legendary wide receiver Amani Toomer
All proceeds will go toward supporting his former teammate,
Toomer, who retired in 2008 after setting the franchise record with 586 receptions, explained that this decision wasn’t about charity — it was about
💬 “We fought together, trained together, and pushed through the toughest seasons side by side. Now, as he fights a different kind of battle, I just want this jersey to keep doing what it was made to do — help my teammate win.”
At 55 years old, born in 1970, Jessie Armstead remains a pillar of the Giants organization. Since 2008, he has served as Assistant to the General Manager, a behind-the-scenes role that keeps him deeply connected to the team he once captained on defense. Working closely with GM Joe Schoen, Armstead oversees special projects, mentors young defenders such as
Off the field, Armstead continues to inspire. He recently appeared on the NFL Players: Second Acts
Beyond football, he remains devoted to philanthropy — supporting the Giants Foundation for underprivileged children in New Jersey and leading anti-bullying programs in his hometown of Dallas, where he overcame violence as a child after being stabbed at age 12.
Now living in Dallas, Texas, with his wife Monica and their three children, Armstead still plays golf and coaches youth football — a way, he says, “to give back what the game gave me.”
A five-time Pro Bowler, member of the Giants Ring of Honor (2010), and forever remembered as the “defensive soul” of New York, Armstead’s impact reaches far beyond the field. Toomer’s gesture is more than charity — it’s a living symbol of brotherhood, loyalty, and legacy that still defines the Giants today.
Eagles Officially Cut 2025 Draft Pick to Make Room for QB Sam Howell
The Philadelphia Eagles are making tough roster decisions as the 53-man deadline approaches. With the quarterback room already crowded, the front office was forced to move quickly after completing a late-summer trade for added depth.
Preseason struggles at key positions and the urgency to maximize every roster spot played a decisive role. Philadelphia needed to clear space for a veteran quarterback, and the odd man out was always likely to come from the depth chart’s lower tier.
That outcome became reality for rookie passer Kyle McCord, who was waived after an underwhelming preseason campaign. The sixth-round pick failed to show the consistency coaches hoped for, leaving little justification to keep four quarterbacks on the roster.
In two appearances this August, McCord completed just 27 of 55 passes for 286 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. His finale against the New York Jets was especially costly, as a pick-six underscored his inexperience at the NFL level.
Meanwhile, Tanner McKee strengthened his grip on the QB2 role with an efficient preseason opener, and the recent trade for Sam Howell—a quarterback with 17 career starts—gave Philadelphia an experienced option for the third slot behind Jalen Hurts.
The Eagles also moved on from Dorian Thompson-Robinson, acquired earlier in the offseason. Though he showed flashes in two preseason appearances, his limited production wasn’t enough to justify a roster spot on a team prioritizing immediate competitiveness.
McCord could still return to the organization via the practice squad if he clears waivers. At just 22 years old with a strong college résumé, Philadelphia sees long-term value in continuing his development outside the spotlight.
For general manager Howie Roseman, these moves emphasize pragmatism. The Eagles are focused on reliability and depth at premium positions, ensuring Hurts, McKee, and Howell carry them into Week 1, while developmental players continue to grow off the main roster.
