Ravens Gets Tyree the Hero

The Baltimore Ravens tapped the services of David Tyree the former Super Bowl XLII hero, who played in 73 games for the New York Giants before he was released last month.  Terms of the deal was not revealed.  Tyree is estimated to contribute his special skills for Baltimore and could contribute as a wide receiver behind Kelley Washington, Mark Clayton and Derrick Mason.  Jason La Canfora an NFL Network reporter said that Tyree is scheduled to work out for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who also signed former Raven Yamon Figurs and is also looking at ex-Jacksonville Jaguar Matt Jones. 

Tyree made a very spectacular catch in the 2008 Super Bowl history against the New England Patriots.  He pulled down a 32-yard pass on a third-and-5 by using his helmet to tap the ball. This triggered a drive that resulted in a touchdown winning the game for the Giants.  Tyree was not able to play last season due to a hamstring injury and also two preseason games this summer due to some series of injuries.

Tyree Released by Giants

David Tyree the wide receiver of the Giants who helped the New York team win the Super Bowl 42 in 2008 with his incredible catch was cut from the team.  This was reported by the Newark Star-Ledger.  Kevin Abrams the assistant GM said the decision was very tough for the team.  Michael Clouser Tyree’s agent also told Star-Ledger last Saturday morning that it was also tough to hear on Davids part.  Obviously he was disappointed but they are certain that other special teams will see the value he can bring as a wide receiver. 

What happened was not unexpected even to Tyree since the Giants have an excess of wide receivers like 2009 draft pick Nicks and Barden.  In addition, due to a knee injury, Tyree had to sit it out in the 2008 season and struggled with additional injuries and dropped passes while attending training camp.  Even with all the things that happened earlier this week Tyree articulated his gratitude for his time with the Giants.