Giants release WR Victor Cruz

The New York Giants released wide receiver Victor Cruz and running back Rashad Jennings on Monday, creating significant salary-cap space by parting ways with two veteran members of their offense.

Cruz, an undrafted free agent from nearby Paterson, New Jersey, described his seven-year stint with the Giants as an "amazing journey."
Victor Cruz Struggled in 2016 Season

Victor Cruz had 39 receptions last season, the fifth fewest among the 53 NFL wide receivers to play 700 snaps. His $9.4 million cap hit for 2017 would've been the the 15th highest among all wide receivers.


"I pretty much grew up in front of the eyes of this entire organization," Cruz said as part of a statement released by the team. "The Giants fan base, the community, my hometown, my family. I grew up there. It's very much a family atmosphere and it's very much like leaving your family. That's what it feels like. I did some great things there."

Jennings, 31, averaged just 3.3 yards per carry last season, his third with the Giants. He rushed for a career-high 863 yards in 2015.
"It's an honor to play here, playing for a team that has so much history, a team that falls under great leadership and high character," Jennings said in the statement. "In the mecca of everything, the relationships I've built are priceless. The people, the fans, teammates, ownership, I've been blessed to play with the Giants and see that side of the NFL. I have nothing but good things to say."

Cruz had a lot of big catches.  He was an exciting player

patriots?

watch cruz become a star there