Derrick Ward tried free agency, and decided he couldn’t go anywhere else.  Running back Derrick Ward signed a 1-year, $1.1 million contract, with incentives that could add another $1 million.  After the signing, Ward said, “The Giants gave me my start. It feels good to come back to hopefully have a good year this year and be a part of the Super Bowl champion Giants. Hopefully, I’ll be able to finish my career here.”

Ward, at the moment, would appear to be the No. 3 back behind Brandon Jacobs and Ahmad Bradshaw at the start of next season.  However, Reuben Droughns is also scheduled to make $1 million next year, so the two may battle it out.