EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -
Brandon Jacobs, the 264-pound running back who has been a mainstay of the New York
Giants' offense the past two seasons, was designated by the team Friday as its franchise player.
The move will guarantee Jacobs, who was due to become a free agent Feb. 27, $6.6 million next season. General manager Jerry Reese said the
Giants and Jacobs will continue negotiating a long-term deal. If he remains a free agent, the
Giants can match any offer made by another team or allow him to sign with that team in exchange for two first-round draft picks.
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