Orleans Darkwa cleared for football activities.

wish him well, but I'd be surprised if he returns to the Giants.

Return

and a good Giant. I wish he got a bigger opportunity here but he wasn't able to stay healthy enough to really be reliable. I'd love to bring him back, but you have to think that another team will be able to offer a better opportunity for him.

I wouldn't be shocked if he had a breakout on a different team behind a different line. Keep an eye on him as a 15th round pick in fantasy football drafts if he ends up in a good situation.

Good guy, good runner. I hope he finds a team that can utilize him.

Houston, Indy, or Baltimore?

Before the draft.

for Andre Brown. He had great vision but every year he took that old saying literally. "Break a leg". He's still young.

Had been the best running back on our team for 2 years now. I found myself screaming at the screen last year to give him the ball.

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Before the draft.

Yeah. They just have so many backs (Michel, Hill, Burkhead, White, and maybe someone else I am forgetting). If he chose NE he must not have any other offers

not mean that his physical condition and abilities are back to where they were before he was injured. Nicks, Cruz and Sehorn were all "medically cleared" but they were never the same, just not in danger or aggravating their prior injuries.

he's a JAG. Good guy to have for depth in case of injuries, but not what you need for a starter.

Not that it will be a big loss.

Especially when he's not the best RB on the roster. I'd take Darkwa at his price over Stewart 10/10 times.

And I thought Gallman gave you good work when he was in there too. If you look at how he played and leave the team results out of that, he can play. He can run it and catch it. 34 receptions on 48 targets. 4.3 yards a carry and nearly 500 rush yards on part time carries.

seems like an odd decision...

Was better than Bell, Elliot, and Fournette. Obviously that is not the whole story, but he's a pretty good back if not required to carry the load.

I think Stewart was brought in more for his character and to be a mentor to Barkley. I realize we signed Stew before we drafted Barkley, but I'm fairly certain even then that Gettleman had a pretty good idea that he'd be drafting Saquon.

I don't disagree with anyone that Darkwa is probably a better runner at this point, but if you're wondering why Gettleman chose Stewart, I'm fairly sure that's why.

The other problem with Darkwa is his durability. He seems to get banged up/injured fairly often.

already here. He wants a shot as a starter I am sure. It would not be on this rooster unless we get hit with a lot of injuries.

I can't remember if he did or not. The 4th RB on the depth chart has to be a solid special teams player. If he can't then there is no reason to bring him back especially with his injury history. If Stewart or Gallman go down during the preseason then Darkwa is worth a look but until then the Giants should give Martin and Simmons a chance to show what they have.

In comment 13998351 Jay on the Island said:

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I can't remember if he did or not. The 4th RB on the depth chart has to be a solid special teams player. If he can't then there is no reason to bring him back especially with his injury history. If Stewart or Gallman go down during the preseason then Darkwa is worth a look but until then the Giants should give Martin and Simmons a chance to show what they have.

Darkwa played specials, I'm pretty sure...

2015: 66%
2016: 30%
2017: 13%

As his role on offense increased, his special teams play decreased.


It's a moot point because I don't see how they keep 4 RB. It'll be Barkley, Stewart, and Gallman.

love the way he gets to the hole quickly. i hope he catches on somewhere.

strong runner, just runs forward, doesnt try to tip toe or dance. Nothing special but a strong runner. I think he could have been a real bruiser if he ever had the chance to play with a competent offensive line