For the past few years the Giants have been dealing with unsatisfied defensive end Osi Umenyiora.
Yesterday, according to Giants personnel they have changed their minds about trading Umenyiora.
A message said to be sent in an e-mail to Umenyiora's agent Tony Agnone, supported that the Giants ordered him to stop speaking to other teams about a trade, because the desired compensation for which the Giants wanted a first-round pick could not be reached. Umenyiora, who has been expressing disgust with a contract that will pay him $7.1 million over the remaining two seasons of a six-year, $41 million extension he signed in 2005, is looking for a six-year deal over $10 million per year.
Teams interested in Osi reportedly had been the Broncos, Ravens, Seahawks, Rams, and Chargers showed interest in the defensive stud who finished last year with 11 1/2 sacks. But none could suffice with a first-rounder.
For the Giants, unless Giants general manager Jerry Reese changes his mind, are left with two options; re-negotiate a new agreement or force him to play under the current deal.
Umenyiora has stayed off the practice field, but has attended team meetings. However, he missed the first day of training camp and received a $30,000 fine.
Although this was a nice slap to the bank account, Umenyiora doesn’t plan to be at practice anytime soon.
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