Giants Send Tight End Shockey to the Saints

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NEW ORLEANS — Jeremy Shockey was traded to the Saints for two draft picks today, giving New Orleans a disgruntled star tight end who watched from the sideline while injured as the New York Giants surged to the Super Bowl title.

The Giants will get second- and fifth-round picks in the 2009 draft. The deal must be approved by the league and is contingent on Shockey passing a physical.

Shockey, a four-time Pro Bowl selection who spent six seasons with the Giants, broke his leg against the Washington Redskins on December 16.

He is known for his offensive ability more than his blocking, and was unhappy even before the injury — he was asked to block in addition to catch. Once hurt, he didn’t like the fact that much was made of the Giants winning with a rookie, Kevin Boss, in his place.

Shockey had 371 catches for 4,228 yards and 27 touchdowns with the Giants. He was drafted out of Miami with the 14th overall pick in the 2002 draft and became the Rookie of the Year.

The Saints have been seeking a tight end who is more of a downfield threat than starter Eric Johnson, who caught 48 passes for 378 yards last year.


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