One of the reasons that has been given for the Dolphins moving on from Grier now and making Champ Kelly the interim general manager is that Grier, perhaps trying to salvage both his job and that of beleaguered head coach Mike McDaniel, had been reluctant to part with several veteran players who have drawn interest from other NFL teams.

The New York Giants will host the San Francisco 49ers at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, and here are three reasons for optimism in Week 9.

Purdy won’t start. Coach Kyle Shanahan said that duty still belongs to backup Mac Jones when the 49ers (5-3) visit the Giants (2-6) at the Meadowlands Sunday (CBS, 10 a.m.) But Shanahan left open the possibility that Purdy could be active and be No. 2 ahead of Adrian Martinez. He didn’t commit to it, however.

The Giants fell apart against the Denver Broncos, losing 33-32 in what was the wildest game of the NFL season so far.

In addition to Johnson, the Giants also worked out wide receiver Jaylen Johnson, running backs Israel Abanikanda, Darrynton Evans, and Montrell Johnson, defensive backs Isaiah Bolden, O'Donnell Fortune, Jalen Kimber, Jarius Monroe, and Doneiko Slaughter, and quarterback Jaren Hall.

The Week 8 NFL game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants will be remembered for the devastating injury suffered by Cam Skattebo, the Giants' rookie running back.

Giants star Dexter Lawrence fired back at team legend Carl Banks' harsh criticism, calling his comments 'delusional' after Banks said no one respects the defensive tackle anymore.

While the New York Giants are 2-6, they’ve given fans some hope for the future, largely centered on rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart, running back Cam Skattebo and star wide receiver Malik Nabers. Skattebo has since undergone surgery and is expected to make a full recovery for next season.