Nate Solder
FILE - In this Nov. 7, 1989, file photo, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jerry Rice runs past New Orleans Saints' Toi Cook for a touchdown during an NFL football game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco. Known for tireless work ethic even in late stages of career, Rice holds virtually every significant receiving mark, including most career receptions (1,549); yards receiving (22,895); total touchdowns (208); and combined net yards (23,546). (AP Photo/Martha Jane Stanton, File)
The famous and the flops: best and worst NFL 1st-round picks

By The Associated Press Apr. 24, 2021 12:19 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, file photo, South Carolina defensive back Jaycee Horn (1) celebrates an interception against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Columbia, S.C. The New York Giants spent the two months leading up to the draft in a somewhat unexpected dip into the free agency market that filled holes at wide receiver and cornerback, and narrowed their positional needs.(AP Photo/Sean Rayford, File)
Despite free agent pickups, Giants have lots of draft needs

By Tom Canavan Apr. 23, 2021 03:52 PM EDT

FILE - San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) looks on prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, in Glendale, Ariz., in this Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, file photo. The San Francisco 49ers locked up their biggest potential free agent for the long term by agreeing to give star left tackle Trent Williams the richest contract ever for an offensive lineman. Williams' agents at Elite Loyalty Sports say the deal agreed to early Wednesday morning, March 17, 2021, will pay Williams $138.1 million over the next six years, surpassing the $138 million deal David Bakhtiari got from during last season. (AP Photo/Jennifer Stewart, File)
Some NFL veterans prosper as business season begins

By Barry Wilner Mar. 17, 2021 04:26 PM EDT

OT Nate Solder will return from opt out and play for Giants

By Tom Canavan Mar. 17, 2021 02:26 PM EDT
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Offensive tackle Nate Solder has renegotiated his contract with the New York Giants and will return to the NFL after opting out of...

New York Giants' Sterling Shepard, right, makes a catch during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Giants show promise in Judge's first season, miss playoffs

By Tom Canavan Jan. 04, 2021 04:55 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 20, 2020, file photo, New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley is helped off the field after being injured during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago. Barkley's season lasted just six quarters as he tore the ACL in his right knee against Chicago and had the meniscus repaired, too. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski, File)
Sidelined stars fill out roster for NFL's All-Absent Team

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 30, 2020 02:36 AM EST

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin watches the defense during an afternoon NFL football practice, Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh plays at the New York Giants on Mondasy night, Sept. 14. (Peter Diana/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via AP, File)
Big Ben back for Steelers, Judge era begins for N.Y. Giants

By Tom Canavan Sep. 10, 2020 07:22 PM EDT

Joe Judge era starts for hapless Giants, 12 wins since '16

By The Associated Press Aug. 26, 2020 12:57 PM EDT
NEW YORK GIANTS (4-12) New faces: Coach Joe Judge, offensive coordinator Jason Garrett, defensive coordinator Pat Graham, CB James...

FILE - In this Oct. 21, 2019, file photo, New York Jets inside linebacker C.J. Mosley warms up before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in East Rutherford, N.J. Mosley has chosen to opt out for the NFL season because of family health concerns, two people familiar with the decision tell The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
AP sources: Jets LB C.J. Mosley opting out of NFL season

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 01, 2020 02:59 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 9, 2020, file photo, New York Giants coach Joe Judge speaks during a news conference in East Rutherford, N.J. Since taking over as the New York Giants coach in January, Joe Judge has made the team and its welfare his main focus. His approach to being the head guy for the first time was to be prepared, demanding, disciplined and ready to adjust. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)
Giants' Judge says sacrifice needed for NFL to have season

By Tom Canavan Jul. 31, 2020 03:50 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 10, 2019, file photo, New York Giants offensive tackle Nate Solder looks to block against the New England Patriots during an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass. Solder has opted out of the 2020 NFL season because of the coronavirus pandemic.(Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini, File)
Giants left tackle Nate Solder opts out of 2020 NFL season

By Tom Canavan Jul. 29, 2020 04:32 PM EDT

Fans wearing face masks to help protect against the spread of the new coronavirus take a selfie before the KBO league game between Doosan Bears and LG Twins in Seoul, South Korea, Sunday, July 27, 2020. Masked fans hopped, sang and shouted cheering slogans in baseball stadiums in South Korea on Sunday as authorities began bringing back spectators in professional sports games amid the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
The Latest: Lions place five players on COVID-19 list

By The Associated Press Jul. 29, 2020 04:33 AM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 30, 2020, file photo, NFL Players Association Executive director DeMaurice Smith speaks at the annual state of the union news conference in Miami Beach, Fla. The NFL and the NFLPA haven’t come to an agreement on all protocols for training camp and the preseason as the report date for teams draws closer. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)
As camp approaches, how will NFL handle players opting out?

By Dave Campbell Jul. 18, 2020 02:08 AM EDT