EAST RUTHERFORD Frans Nielsen Jersey Kids , N.J. (AP) — Super Bowl winner, cancer survivor and NFLPA treasurer Mark Herzlich was among the 36 player moves made by the New York Giants in getting down to the league’s 53-man roster limit.

The Giants announced the moves Saturday in what won’t be the last ones for the first team under new coach Pat Shurmur. General manager Dave Gettleman plans to scour the waiver wire this weekend to bolster a team that went 3-13 last season.

There were some surprises. Defensive tackles A.J. Francis and Robert Thomas were released after playing well in the preseason, while free safeties Andrew Adams and Darian Thompson also were let go after contributing much of the past two seasons.

One other surprise was the Giants kept four quarterbacks: Eli Manning, Davis Webb, rookie draft pick Kyle Lauletta and veteran Alex Tanney.

Herzlich, who turned 31 on Saturday, had his contract terminated along with defensive backs Leonard Johnson and Chris Lewis-Harris, and offensive lineman Chris Scott.

Thompson, who missed most of the preseason with a hamstring injury, and linebacker Jordan Williams (hip/shoulder) were waived-injured.

Waived were: running backs Jalen Simmons and Jhurell Pressley; wide receivers Roger Lewis, Kalif Raymond, Travis Rudolph, Alonzo Russell, Marquis Bundy, Amba Etta-Tawo, and Jawill Davis; tight ends Ryan O’Malley and Garrett Dickerson; offensive linemen Malcolm Bunche, Zac Kerin, and Victor Salako; defensive linemen Thomas Authentic Travis Kelce Jersey , Francis, Tyrell Chavis, and Izaah Lunsford; linebackers Calvin Munson, Warren Long, and Avery Moss; defensive backs Grant Haley, Mike Jones, Orion Stewart, and Adams; and kicker Marshall Koehn.

Offensive linemen Nick Becton (ankle/wrist) and free agent Nick Gates (foot) were placed on injured reserve. Defensive lineman RJ McIntosh, the team’s fifth-round draft choice, was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list.

Defensive lineman Josh Mauro will start the season on the reserve/suspended list. He is suspended for the first four games for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing drugs policy.

Writing on his Instagram account Saturday, Herzlich said goodbye to New York after seven seasons and signed off with #onceagiantalwaysagiant.

The move leaves quarterback Eli Manning and long snapper Zak DeOssie as the remaining players from Super Bowl-winning team after the 2011 season, Herzlich’s rookie season.

The Boston College product beat the odds to make the NFL as an undrafted free agent. He missed the entire 2009 college season after being diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. He returned in 2010 and made the Giants the following season.

“Excellence is the result of CARING more than others think is wise; RISKING more than others think is safe. DREAMING more than others think is practical and EXPECTING more than others think is possible,” Herzlich wrote in saying goodbye.

Herzlich played in 88 regular-season games with the Giants, making 17 starts and excelling on special teams. He was on injured reserve last season with a stinger.

Five of the team’s six draft choices (Saquon Barkley, Will Hernandez, Lorenzo Carter, B.J. Hill Artemi Panarin Jersey , and Lauletta) made the team. Four undrafted rookies and first-year players made roster: center Evan Brown, safety Sean Chandler, linebacker Tae Davis, and running back Robert Martin) along with second-year defensive tackle Josh Banks.

Thompson started all 16 games at safety last season. The third-round pick has battled injuries in his first two seasons and missed most of training camp with a hamstring injury.

Adams had 17 starts in his two seasons in New York, playing in 30 games. He never seemed to fit in the new 3-4 defensive scheme.

With the receiving corps decimated by injuries last season, Lewis started eight games last season, catching 36 passes for 416 yards and two touchdowns.

Moss was a fifth-round draft pick in 2017. He played in 11 games and had two starts but was bothered by injuries in camp.

COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Although Derwin James played against the best college players at Florida State, the Los Angeles Chargers‘ rookie safety is learning how football can be an entirely different game at its highest level.

“The speed is, uh, a little different,” James said. “There’s more guys that can run. And big guys! You’ll see big guys flashing across your face, and you’ll be like, ‘Dang, why are they moving that fast?’ You don’t see it in college, but you’re out there and a guy is 300 pounds and he’s running, and you’re just like, ‘Oh Jay Beagle Jersey , man, that’s unbelievable.'”

James is getting up to speed quickly in the Chargers’ secondary, and he looks increasingly likely to grab a starting job.

Defensive coordinator Gus Bradley acknowledged Monday that the Chargers think James could start in their regular season opener alongside Jahleel Addae. James is still learning on the job, but his progress in the Bolts’ first three preseason games has been exciting to his coaches.

“You can see his confidence growing in the system,” Bradley said. “If he makes a mistake, now he knows. He’ll come over and go, ‘That was on me.’ I couldn’t say that a couple of weeks ago.”

James was expected to step up quickly as a first-round pick, and his path to a starting spot was cleared when the Chargers allowed Tre Boston to leave in the offseason. But James still has to prove that Bradley can rely on him, and he’s getting a comprehensive test during the Chargers’ preseason schedule, which concludes at San Francisco on Thursday night.

James’ 106 preseason snaps are the most among the Chargers’ defensive players.

“I feel like the more reps I get, the more knowledge will come,” James said. “Gus does a great job of saying, ‘When you’re uncomfortable, that’s when you get the most growth.’ Right now I’m kind of uncomfortable, and I feel like I’m getting better each day.”

Bradley used James and Addae at both strong safety and free safety last weekend against New Orleans, deliberately testing their versatility. James played many roles at Florida State, but learning those roles in Bradley’s defense requires study and repetition.

James played in the box effectively as a strong safety for the Seminoles, while playing deep as a free safety isn’t quite as familiar. He’s also getting chances to rush the passer from multiple spots in the formation Mattias Janmark Jersey , adding more experiences to his skill set.

James made mistakes against the Saints, but also made a handful of outstanding plays — including his first interception against the quarterback who will likely end this season as the most prolific passer in NFL history. James sniffed out Drew Brees’ long pass to Ted Ginn and leaped to make an outstanding catch.

“There is going to be a learning curve,” Bradley said. “I think he’s going to go out there and he’ll make a mistake here and there, but he will also make some splash plays. Just like the (interception). You saw him make a great play, and then there’s a play (later) where you go, ‘OK, let’s teach on this.’ There might be some coaching on the sideline if that takes place on some plays, but he has gradually gotten better.”

While he learns on the job, James has immediately taken a vocal role on the Chargers’ defense, fulfilling his self-declared intention on draft day to become a team leader.

“He’s already talking,” Bradley said. “When you come off the field, he’s talking to the guys, ‘Hey, that’s not good enough. This is good enough. This is what we’re looking to do. That’s a great job by the D-line.’ He’s very animated. He has a lot of energy. I think that personality will show more when he gains even more confidence in the system.”

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