Brandon Jacobs

Brandon Jacobs

Position: RB
Height: 6-4    Weight: 256 lbs.

Born: July 6, 1982 in Houma, LA
College: Southern Illinois   (school history)
Drafted by the New York Giants in the 4th round (110th overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft.

Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 36 (2681st overall since 1950)

• 4/24 FootballPerspective.com: Are Big School Prospects Overrated in the NFL Draft?: We already know what the average draft pick is worth, thanks to the Football Perspective Draft Value Chart. If we assign the draft...
• 4/12 FootballPerspective.com: Which Player Has Scored the Most Game-Winning Touchdowns: Five years ago, Doug wrote an interesting post about game-winning touchdowns. Let’s be clear: tracking things like game-winning...

• 2/21 Bolt Beat: Reasons Why The San Diego Chargers Could Keep Jared Gaither: Not saying that the San Diego Chargers WILL keep Jared Gaither or not even saying that they SHOULD keep Jared Gaither, but there...

• 1/26 FootballPerspective.com: Trivia: Mario Manningham and Brandon Jacobs look to repeat as Super Bowl champions: Last year, Mario Manningham was one of the stars of Super Bowl XLVI, as his great sidelines catch helped the Giants defeat the...
• 1/22 NFL Jerks: In Defense of Plodders: Part 2: No one wants a volume runner on their fantasy squad. The very notion is an insult to our fake football acumen. The first part...
• 1/20 Lombardi Ave: Today in Packers history: One of the Packers’ most crushing defeats: It was one of the games with the coldest temperatures; it was one of the most exciting National Football Conference Championship...
• 1/19 NFL Jerks: In Defense of Plodders: Part 1: We’re a snobbish bunch sometimes. We roll into our August fantasy football drafts with very firm ideas of who we want, and who...
• 1/16 FootballPerspective.com: Previewing the NFC Championship Game: San Francisco at Atlanta: A couple of interesting notes, courtesy of Mike Sando on ESPN.com. The first is a good bit of trivia: Jim Harbaugh joins George...
• 1/7 FootballPerspective.com: Jamaal Charles’ 2012 was one of the most inconsistent seasons in RB history: A couple of weeks ago, I heard my buddy and co-worker Sigmund Bloom say on the Footballguys Podcast that Jamaal Charles was having...

• 12/31 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Brandon Jacobs released Updating a previous report, the San Francisco 49ers have released RB Brandon Jacobs....[+] Updating a previous report, the San Francisco 49ers have released RB Brandon Jacobs.
• 12/31 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Brandon Jacobs to be releasedSan Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh said the team will release RB Brandon Jacobs Monday, Dec. 31....[+] San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh said the team will release RB Brandon Jacobs Monday, Dec. 31.
• 12/29 FootballPerspective.com: Checkdowns: Career rushing stats in wins and losses: Yesterday, I noted that Adrian Peterson is averaging nearly two more yards per rush in losses than wins. He’s also averaging...
• 12/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Brandon Jacobs suspended The San Francisco 49ers have suspended RB Brandon Jacobs for the final three games of the regular season....[+] The San Francisco 49ers have suspended RB Brandon Jacobs for the final three games of the regular season.
• 12/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Brandon Jacobs unhappy with role - again: San Francisco 49ers RB Brandon Jacobs, who was inactive in Week 14, is voicing his frustrations over his playing time. Jacobs...[+] recently posted photos of himself on Instagram in his Giants uniform with his Super Bowl rings. On Saturday, Dec. 8, he posted a message saying he is 'rotting away' on the 49ers. Head coach Jim Harbaugh declined to comment about Jacobs' comments following their Week 14 game. Jacobs has played in two of 13 games since joining the 49ers earlier this year.
• 12/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Week 14 Inactives: The San Francisco 49ers have declared RB Brandon Jacobs, DL Ian Williams, RB Jewel Hampton, OG Joe Looney, WR Mario Manningham,...[+] QB Scott Tolzien, FS Trenton Robinson inactive for Week 14.
• 12/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | LaMichael James could see action in Week 14 : San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh said Tuesday, Dec. 4, there is a possibility RB LaMichael James could see action in...[+] Week 14. According to Harbaugh, James has 'worked hard for an opportunity' and his debut is 'something that's definitely a possibility.' With backup RB Kendall Hunter (Achilles') out for the season, the team turned to RB Brandon Jacobs in Week 13, but he chipped in with four carries for six yards.

• 11/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Kendall Hunter done for the year: San Francisco 49ers RB Kendall Hunter (ankle) will miss the rest of the season with a left ankle injury that he suffered in Week...[+] 12, according to a person informed of Hunter's prognosis. The Niners have not announced a timetable for Hunter, however. RBs LaMichael James and Brandon Jacobs will be asked to increase their roles as a result. James has yet to be active for a game this year.
• 11/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Week 10 Inactives: The San Francisco 49ers have declared WR A.J. Jenkins, RB Brandon Jacobs, DL Ian Williams, OG Joe Looney, RB LaMichael James,...[+] QB Scott Tolzien, FS Trenton Robinson inactive for Week 10.

• 10/31 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Brandon Jacobs not asking for tradeSan Francisco 49ers RB Brandon Jacobs has not requested a trade....[+] San Francisco 49ers RB Brandon Jacobs has not requested a trade.
• 10/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Week 8 Inactives: The San Francisco 49ers have declared WR A.J. Jenkins, RB Brandon Jacobs, DL Ian Williams, OG Joe Looney, RB LaMichael James,...[+] QB Scott Tolzien, FS Trenton Robinson inactive for Week 8.
• 10/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Brandon Jacobs not seeing much playing time: San Francisco 49ers RB Brandon Jacobs has not seen much playing time this season because of the success RBs Frank Gore and Kendall...[+] Hunter have had this season. Jacobs likely will continue seeing limited playing time if the other two running backs remain healthy.
• 10/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Plan for Brandon Jacobs?: San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh discussed his vision for RB Brandon Jacobs going forward. 'I think that's all decided...[+] on the field. Brandon came here, in training camp was doing very well and got injured. Then he is working his way back. That's a process that's going on, and simultaneously you have some guys who have played very well at that position. So I would say it's a process,' Harbaugh said. Jacobs dressed for the first time in Week 7 against the Seattle Seahawks, but he did not get into the game.
• 10/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Brandon Jacobs does not get on field Week 7: San Francisco 49ers RB Brandon Jacobs (knee) was active for Week 7 but did not any playing time during the game. RB Kendall Wright...[+] entered the game when RB Frank Gore left the game.
• 10/18 The NFL Injury Report: 49ers Injury Report: Joe Staley, Mario Manningham, Brandon Jacobs: The San Francisco 49ers have three players that are listed as questionable as they head into tonight’s contest against...
• 10/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Three players questionable: San Francisco 49ers RB Brandon Jacobs (knee), WR Mario Manningham (shoulder) and OT Joe Staley (concussion) are listed as questionable...[+] for Week 7. Jacobs fully participated in practice Wednesday, Oct. 17, while the other two were limited.
• 10/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Week 6 Inactives: The San Francisco 49ers have declared WR A.J. Jenkins, RB Brandon Jacobs, DL Ian Williams, OG Joe Looney, RB LaMichael James,...[+] QB Scott Tolzien, FS Trenton Robinson inactive for Week 6.
• 10/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Brandon Jacobs questionable: San Francisco 49ers RB Brandon Jacobs (knee) is listed as questionable for the Week 6 game against the New York Giants, his former...[+] team.
• 10/12 The NFL Injury Report: 49ers Injury Report: Alex Smith, Brandon Jacobs: The San Francisco 49ers enter this weekend’s rematch of last season’s NFC Championship Game against the New York Giants...
• 10/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Brandon Jacobs says he is not fully recovered: San Francisco 49ers RB Brandon Jacobs (knee) said he is not fully recovered from his knee issue. Jacobs said he could play in...[+] the team’s Week 6 game, but it wouldn’t be smart.
• 10/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Brandon Jacobs unhappy : San Francisco 49ers RB Brandon Jacobs (knee) has yet to dress for a game after injuring his knee in the preseason and he's not...[+] happy about it. Though he claimed he was ready to play last week, the team held Jacobs out of Week 5. 'How many times have you seen me (on the field) this year?' Jacobs asked. Jacobs feels he is in game shape. 'I feel great. I feel phenomenal...' Jacobs would like to play against his former team, the New York Giants, in Week 6; however, he added it's not his call.
• 10/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Brandon Jacobs unlikely to play: Updating a previous report, San Francisco 49ers RB Brandon Jacobs (knee) is ready to go, but he probably will not play in the...[+] Week 6 game against the New York Giants.
• 10/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Brandon Jacbos takes part in full practice: San Francisco 49ers RB Brandon Jacobs (knee) was able to practice in full Wednesday, Oct. 10. Jacobs has not played since suffering...[+] an injury in preseason Aug. 18.
• 10/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Brandon Jacobs will participate in practice: San Francisco 49ers RB Brandon Jacobs (knee) will participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 10, according to head coach Jim Harbaugh....[+] Harbaugh would not say whether Jacobs would play in the team’s Week 6 game.
• 10/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Brandon Jacobs not quite there yet: San Francisco 49ers RB Brandon Jacobs (knee) did not play in the team’s Week 5 game because “he is not quite there,” according...[+] to head coach Jim Harbaugh. Jacobs all of last week.
• 10/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Week 5 Inactives: The San Francisco 49ers have declared WR A.J. Jenkins, RB Brandon Jacobs, DL Ian Williams, OG Joe Looney, RB LaMichael James,...[+] QB Scott Tolzien, FS Trenton Robinson inactive for Week 5.
• 10/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Brandon Jacobs practices in fullSan Francisco 49ers RB Brandon Jacobs (knee) was able to take part in a full practice session Wednesday, Oct. 3....[+] San Francisco 49ers RB Brandon Jacobs (knee) was able to take part in a full practice session Wednesday, Oct. 3.
• 10/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Brandon Jacobs proclaims his health: San Francisco 49ers RB Brandon Jacobs (knee) said Tuesday, Oct. 2, that he was running 60-yard dashes in triple-degree heat at...[+] the team's training facility, and he said he is ready to return to the field. 'I'm ready to play, it's all gone now,' Jacobs said.
• 10/2 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Brandon Jacobs says he is ready to play: San Francisco 49ers RB Brandon Jacobs (knee) said he is ready to play in the team’s Week 5 game. “I’m ready to play,” Jacobs...[+] said. “It’s nothing now, it’s all gone now.”

• 9/30 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Week 4 Inactives: The San Francisco 49ers have declared WR A.J. Jenkins, RB Brandon Jacobs, DL Isaac Sopoaga, OG Joe Looney, RB LaMichael James,...[+] QB Scott Tolzien, FS Trenton Robinson inactive for Week 4.
• 9/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Two limitedSan Francisco 49ers WR Ted Ginn Jr. (ankle) and RB Brandon Jacobs (knee) were limited in practice Thursday, Sept. 27....[+] San Francisco 49ers WR Ted Ginn Jr. (ankle) and RB Brandon Jacobs (knee) were limited in practice Thursday, Sept. 27.
• 9/27 The NFL Injury Report: Ahmad Bradshaw to Return Sunday : New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw will return to the starting lineup on Sunday against Philadelphia, according to...
• 9/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Two limitedSan Francisco 49ers WR Ted Ginn Jr. (ankle) and RB Brandon Jacobs (knee) were limited in practice Wednesday, Sept. 26....[+] San Francisco 49ers WR Ted Ginn Jr. (ankle) and RB Brandon Jacobs (knee) were limited in practice Wednesday, Sept. 26.
• 9/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Week 3 Inactives: The San Francisco 49ers have declared WR A.J. Jenkins, RB Brandon Jacobs, DL Ian Williams, OG Joe Looney, RB LaMichael James,...[+] QB Scott Tolzien, WR Ted Ginn Jr. inactive for Week 3.
• 9/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Two questionable: San Francisco 49ers WR Ted Ginn Jr. (ankle) and RB Brandon Jacobs (knee) are listed as questionable for Week 3. Ginn was limited...[+] in practice Friday, Sept. 21, while Jacobs didn't participate.
• 9/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Brandon Jacobs does not practiceSan Francisco 49ers RB Brandon Jacobs (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Sept. 20....[+] San Francisco 49ers RB Brandon Jacobs (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Sept. 20.
• 9/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Two players do not practiceSan Francisco 49ers RB Brandon Jacobs (knee) and WR Ted Ginn Jr. (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Sept. 6....[+] San Francisco 49ers RB Brandon Jacobs (knee) and WR Ted Ginn Jr. (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Sept. 6.
• 9/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Brandon Jacobs rehabs during practice: San Francisco 49ers RB Brandon Jacobs (knee) did not take part in practice Wednesday, Sept. 5. He sustained a sprained left knee...[+] Aug. 18 in a preseason game, and he was rehabbing the injury during practice. Head coach Jim Harbaugh said he was not sure if Jacobs would be available in Week 1 against the Green Bay Packers.
• 9/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Brandon Jacobs improving : San Francisco 49ers RB Brandon Jacobs (knee) was seen shadow boxing in the locker room Tuesday, Sept. 4. His knee is improving,...[+] but it is unknown whether he will be ready for Week 1.

• 8/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Brandon Jacobs has done enough to earn roster spotSan Francisco 49ers RB Brandon Jacobs has done enough to earn a roster spot, according to head coach Jim Harbaugh....[+] San Francisco 49ers RB Brandon Jacobs has done enough to earn a roster spot, according to head coach Jim Harbaugh.
• 8/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Brandon Jacobs injury update: San Francisco 49ers RB Brandon Jacobs (knee) might be available for the team’s first game of the year, according to head coach...[+] Jim Harbaugh Monday, Aug. 20.
• 8/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | More on Brandon Jacobs: Updating a previous report, San Francisco 49ers RB Brandon Jacobs (knee) had X-rays on his left knee Saturday, Aug. 18, and they...[+] were negative. Jacobs will undergo an MRI Sunday, Aug. 19.
• 8/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | No season-ending injury for Brandon Jacobs: Updating a previous report, San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh said Saturday, Aug. 18, that RB Brandon Jacobs (knee)...[+] will miss some time, but he does not have a season-ending injury. The anterior cruciate ligament and patellar tendon for Jacobs are fine.
• 8/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Brandon Jacobs carted off: San Francisco 49ers RB Brandon Jacobs (knee) left the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 18, against the Houston Texans due to a left...[+] knee injury. He was carted off the field and taken to the locker room.
• 8/2 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Brandon Jacobs has slimmed down San Francisco 49ers RB Brandon Jacobs dropped 15 pounds in the offseason and says he feels faster and more agile....[+] San Francisco 49ers RB Brandon Jacobs dropped 15 pounds in the offseason and says he feels faster and more agile.

• 7/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Giants | Money led to split with Brandon Jacobs : San Francisco 49ers RB Brandon Jacobs said the reason he did not return to his former team, the New York Giants, was due to money;...[+] however, Jacobs added both sides were not far apart in negotiations. 'It was just money, that's all it was, a couple hundred thousand (dollars),' Jacobs said.
• 7/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Randy Moss can still make an impact?: San Francisco 49ers RB Brandon Jacobs said WR Randy Moss is motivated to prove people wrong this upcoming season. Moss received...[+] great reviews during offseason workouts. 'His motivation level is high,' Jacobs said. 'I think Moss has a chip on his shoulder. I’ve spoken to him a lot, and he starts off everything with, 'Just wait.' He's got a chip on his shoulder, he's ready to go out there and show everybody that he can play still.'
• 7/9 FootballPerspective.com: Random Perspective On: The 2012 San Francisco 49ers: [You can find lots of websites previewing each team as we head towards the 2012 season. You won't find that at FootballPerspective.com,...

• 6/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Brandon Jacobs bonds with fan : San Francisco 49ers RB Brandon Jacobs made good on a promise to repay a young fan who emptied out his piggy bank in an effort...[+] to keep the running back with the New York Giants. Jacobs recently took Joseph Armento and his brother to Jump On In bounce house in Boonton, N.J., Wednesday, June 20, as a gesture of gratitude for Armento's desire to keep the running back with the Giants. Joseph recently sent $3.36 to Jacobs with the hope of keeping him in New York.

• 5/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Frank Gore said he has plenty left: San Francisco 49ers RB Frank Gore feels he has plenty left in the tank despite the team's plans to ease his workload in coming...[+] years. RBs Brandon Jacobs, Kendall Hunter, Anthony Dixon, Rock Cartwright and LaMichael James are all on roster and will threaten Gore's playing time. 'I feel like I still got a lot left in my tank,' Gore said. 'I want to show it off that I still got a lot left in my tank and I can play at a high level. I will play at a high level as long as God blesses me to be healthy so I can go out and do something that I love.'

• 4/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | LaMichael James willing to help any way he can: San Francisco 49ers rookie RB LaMichael James said he is willing to do anything he can to get on the field during his first season....[+] He returned 64 kickoffs and 14 punts in his college career, so his experience as a returner could help him. 'I can do anything they ask of me as far as running the ball. I can even run down on kickoffs. Block field goals. Whatever the team needs me to do as to win ballgames, that's what I'm going to do,' James said. James was surprised to be selected by the team, noting he only talked with them at the NFL Combine. James joins a crowded 49ers backfield, which includes Frank Gore, Brandon Jacobs and Kendall Hunter, who is a similarly sized back.
• 4/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Giants | Brandon Jacobs partly blames OL for struggles : San Francisco 49ers RB Brandon Jacobs said the play of the New York Giants' offensive line led to some of his struggles while...[+] with the team. 'Because we had issues, when I was with the Giants, we had issues down the line,' Jacobs said. 'Of course, I took the blame for those (because I was) holding the ball. But ultimately, at the end of the day it is my fault because I do have the ball and that's what people see. But there's a lot more than that going on.'
• 4/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Brandon Jacobs’ role undetermined : Updating a previous report, San Francisco 49ers RB Brandon Jacobs said he has not been promised any role in the offense at this...[+] point and expects his role will be based on how he works in the offense.
• 4/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Brandon Jacobs happy with role : San Francisco 49ers RB Brandon Jacobs said he is not concerned with how the team will distribute touches among its backs, and...[+] he is looking forward to playing with RB Frank Gore. 'All that part will work itself out. As far as competing, that will make everyone of us better,' Jacobs said. 'It makes us better as a team, it makes us better at our job. I'm looking forward to the opportunity of playing with Frank.'

• 3/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Ravens | Had interest in Brandon Jacobs: Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh admitted the team had interest in RB Brandon Jacobs before he signed with the San Francisco...[+] 49ers.
• 3/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Brandon Jacobs, Kendall Hunter could split time San Francisco 49ers RB Brandon Jacobs could share the team's backup role at running back with RB Kendall Hunter....[+] San Francisco 49ers RB Brandon Jacobs could share the team's backup role at running back with RB Kendall Hunter.
• 3/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | More on Brandon Jacobs: Updating a previous report, the San Francisco 49ers signed RB Brandon Jacobs to a one-year deal Wednesday, March 28. Financial...[+] terms weren't disclosed.
• 3/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Brandon Jacobs agrees to terms: The San Francisco 49ers have agreed to terms with free-agent RB Brandon Jacobs (Giants). Terms of the contract were not disclosed....[+]
• 3/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Brandon Jacobs a fit? : Free-agent RB Brandon Jacobs (Giants) could prove to be a good fit with the Oakland Raiders as a power running back behind RB...[+] Darren McFadden; however, Oakland may not be able to afford Jacobs, in addition to having other areas of need.
• 3/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Browns | Unlikely to show interest in Brandon JacobsThe Cleveland Browns are not expected to have interest in free-agent RB Brandon Jacobs (Giants) this offseason....[+] The Cleveland Browns are not expected to have interest in free-agent RB Brandon Jacobs (Giants) this offseason.
• 3/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: NFL | Brandon Jacobs hopes to play a few more yearsFree-agent RB Brandon Jacobs (Giants) recently said he hopes to play three more seasons....[+] Free-agent RB Brandon Jacobs (Giants) recently said he hopes to play three more seasons.
• 3/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Giants | Were looking for Brandon Jacobs to take big pay cut: The New York Giants wanted RB Brandon Jacobs to cut his salary to $1.5 million next season in order to stay but released him when...[+] he would not accept that. Jacobs was willing to cut his salary down to $2 million but wanted a multi-year contract. The Giants were willing to allow Jacobs to earn more money through incentives in their offer.
• 3/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Jets | Brandon Jacobs interested : Free-agent RB Brandon Jacobs (Giants) said he would be interested signing with the New York Jets after being released by the New...[+] York Giants. 'I would love to do that,' Jacobs said. 'It would be an opportunity for me to not have to relocate. I got to do what’s best for my family. Whichever team it is, I think is going to be a lucky team. I got a lot left in me, got a lot to offer.'
• 3/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: NFL | Brandon Jacobs has some game left in him: Free-agent RB Brandon Jacobs (Giants) said he has three good years of football left him in him. 'I got about three good ones left...[+] in me, no question ... guaranteed three more years left in me,' Jacobs said.
• 3/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Giants | Brandon Jacobs releasedUpdating a previous report, the New York Giants have released RB Brandon Jacobs....[+] Updating a previous report, the New York Giants have released RB Brandon Jacobs.
• 3/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Giants | Will release Brandon JacobsThe New York Giants will release RB Brandon Jacobs after the two sides were not able to agree on a restructured contract....[+] The New York Giants will release RB Brandon Jacobs after the two sides were not able to agree on a restructured contract.

• 2/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Giants | Brandon Jacobs not willing to take too big of a pay cut: New York Giants RB Brandon Jacobs continues to say he is willing to take a pay cut but is not interested in taking too big of...[+] a pay cut in order to remain with the team. He said the team has discussed a pay cut with him and is only willing to go it if it makes sense for both sides.
• 2/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Giants | Brandon Jacobs needs to take big pay cut to stay: New York Giants RB Brandon Jacobs will have to take a big pay cut if he wants to stay with the team next season. He likely would...[+] be asked to cut his 2012 salary of $4.4 million by more than 50 percent in order to stay. If Jacobs was willing to accept the pay cut, he likely would ask for his contract to be extended by a year to two in exchange.
• 2/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Giants | Talking with Brandon Jacobs : New York Giants general manager Jerry Reese said he is still in the process of talking with RB Brandon Jacobs about possibly returning...[+] to the team in 2012; however there are a lot of issues to talk about.
• 2/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Giants | Coach expects Osi Umenyiora, Brandon Jacobs to return: New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin said he believes RB Brandon Jacobs and DE Osi Umenyiora will return to the team next season....[+]
• 2/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Giants | Brandon Jacobs open to restructure his contract: New York Giants RB Brandon Jacobs said he is willing to restructure his contract this offseason if it is fair for both sides....[+] Jacobs is scheduled to make $4.4 million in 2012 and has a $500,000 roster bonus due to him in March.
• 2/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Giants | Brandon Jacobs expects to return : New York Giants RB Brandon Jacobs said he expects to return to the team in 2012. 'I have spoken to my agent, and I do expect to...[+] be fully back with the New York Giants next season,' Jacobs said.
• 2/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Jets | Brandon Jacobs would consider team: New York Giants RB Brandon Jacobs said he would not rule out signing with the New York Jets if he is released in the offseason....[+] Jacobs said he has no issues with head coach Rex Ryan. 'I like the way Rex handles his business,' Jacobs said. 'The guys on that team I know, know how I feel.'
• 2/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Giants | Brandon Jacobs open to restructuring : New York Giants RB Brandon Jacobs said he wants to retire with the team and is open to restructuring his contract. 'As long as...[+] it is fair,' Jacobs said. 'I just want everything to be fair. I feel like I put a lot of hard work and dedication into what I do as well and whatever their plans are to try to keep me around here, hopefully we can get it discussed and get things figured out because this is where I want to be.'
• 2/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Giants | Brandon Jacobs to get into wrestling ring: New York Giants RB Brandon Jacobs will appear on TNA Wrestling’s television program over the next two Thursdays and is taking...[+] the place of DE Jason Pierre-Paul.
• 2/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Giants | Brandon Jacobs unlikely to return : New York Giants RB Brandon Jacobs does not appear likely to return in 2012. Jacobs wouldn’t be a bad role player, but he’s...[+] due $4.9 million in 2012. The Giants will not pay him that, so unless he takes a major pay cut, Jacobs is almost certainly gone when his $500,000 roster bonus is due in early March.
• 2/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Giants | Brandon Jacobs sorry for Gisele Bundchen comments : New York Giants RB Brandon Jacobs apologized Wednesday, Feb. 8, for telling reporters that supermodel Gisele Bundchen should 'stay...[+] cute and shut up.' Jacobs said he should respect New England Patriots QB Tom Brady's wife. 'Given the fact that it's a colleague of mine's wife, I do apologize for saying that, because I shouldn't have said that,' Jacobs said. 'It's his wife and I should respect that just as much as anyone else.'
• 2/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Brandon Jacobs has advice for Gisele Bundchen: New York Giants RB Brandon Jacobs said New England Patriots QB Tom Brady's wife, supermodel Gisele Bundchen, should keep quiet...[+] when it comes to criticizing the Patriots' wide receivers, as she did following Super Bowl XLVI. 'She just needs to continue to stay cute and shut up,' Jacobs said Tuesday, Feb. 7.
• 2/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Giants | Brandon Jacobs believes repeat possible : New York Giants RB Brandon Jacobs said he hopes the team's nucleus is keep in tact as he feels they are capable of winning another...[+] championship again next season. 'Oh, man, I really want to keep this team together,' Jacobs said. 'Do what we’ve got to do to keep us together. It’s a great football team. This football team could do this again, I honestly believe that.'
• 2/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Giants | Brandon Jacobs wants to return : New York Giants RB Brandon Jacobs said Monday, Feb. 6, he wants to return to the team in 2012. Jacobs said this year's version...[+] of the Giants has been the closest team he's ever been on. Jacobs also believes the Giants can be better next season.
• 2/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Giants | Brandon Jacobs defends Eli Manning : New York Giants RB Brandon Jacobs said QB Eli Manning is the best overall quarterback in the NFL today. 'Now (Eli) has two titles,'...[+] Jacobs said. 'Drew Brees is a pretty good quarterback and he’s at home. Aaron Rodgers is a pretty good quarterback and he’s at home. Tom Brady is a good quarterback ... And Eli beat him twice. Ask Tom Brady if that means (something).'
• 2/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Giants | Future uncertain for Brandon Jacobs: New York Giants RB Brandon Jacobs faces an uncertain future with the team after Super Bowl XLVI, even though he is under contract...[+] for next season. Jacobs has a roster bonus of $500,000 due in March. Jacobs has $4.4 million left on his contract next season. 'I've never really thought about that, and it doesn't really bother me,' Jacobs said. 'I'm sure something is going to get worked out and things will be fine. I am playing in the Super Bowl for the New York Giants. And if that is the way it is, there is nothing I can do. I am trying to do as best I can to help this team win.'

• 1/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Giants | Brandon Jacobs nearly non-existent in playoff win: New York Giants RB Brandon Jacobs carried five times for 13 yards in the NFC Championship Game win against the San Francisco 49ers...[+] Sunday, Jan. 22. He also had two catches for just eight yards. RB Ahmad Bradshaw had 26 touches.
• 1/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Giants | Brandon Jacobs responds to Jerry Rice : New York Giants RB Brandon Jacobs took exception to comments made by former NFL WR Jerry Rice. Rice described Jacobs as soft...[+] and rather easy to tackle for a guy his size. 'If he feels that way, he feels that way,' Jacobs said of Rice. 'I bet you he won't tackle me.'
• 1/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Giants | Jerry Rice critical of Brandon Jacobs : Former NFL WR Jerry Rice said if there is rain during the NFC Championship Game it could affect the New York Giants, particularly...[+] RB Brandon Jacobs. Rain would make the offenses rely on the running game, and Rice believes Jacobs is not a tough enough runner. 'That goes to San Francisco,' said Rice, of rain favoring the Niners. 'I like Ahmad Bradshaw, I like Brandon Jacobs but I feel like Brandon Jacobs is a little bit soft. He can't get away from a defender. This guy is 265 (pounds) and it upsets me when I see him get tackled by a guy that's like 190 or 200 pounds.'
• 1/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Giants | Brandon Jacobs puts nail in coffin: New York Giants RB Brandon Jacobs carries nine times for 22 yards and a touchdown in the Divisional Round playoff game against...[+] the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 15. His late touchdown in the fourth quarter sealed the victory. Jacobs totaled 72 yards from scrimmage in Week 10 against the San Francisco 49ers, the team's opponent in the NFC Championship Game Sunday, Jan. 22.
• 1/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Giants | Brandon Jacobs effective in playoff game: New York Giants RB Brandon Jacobs rushed for 92 yards on 14 carries against the Atlanta Falcons in the team’s Wild Card playoff...[+] game.

• 12/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Giants | Brandon Jacobs running hard New York Giants RB Brandon Jacobs rushed for 101 yards in Week 14, 74 yards coming on runs between the tackles....[+] New York Giants RB Brandon Jacobs rushed for 101 yards in Week 14, 74 yards coming on runs between the tackles.
• 12/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Giants | Brandon Jacobs finds end zone: New York Giants RB Brandon Jacobs carried eight times for 59 yards and a touchdown in Week 13 against the Green Bay Packers. He...[+] did not record any receptions. Jacobs has touchdowns in back-to-back games for the first time since Dec. 5-13, 2010.

• 11/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Giants | Brandon Jacobs finds end zone in Week 12: New York Giants RB Brandon Jacobs had 13 carries for 46 yards and a touchdown in Week 12 against the New Orleans Saints Monday,...[+] Nov. 28. He did not have any receptions.
• 11/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Giants | Brandon Jacobs makes nice with fans: New York Giants RB Brandon Jacobs was booed in the Week 11 game against the Philadelphia Eagles, and said afterward that he didn't...[+] care about the boos. However, Friday, Nov. 25, he was more complimentary of the team's fans. 'We've got a lot of people that's pulling for us,' Jacobs said. 'We've got a lot of great fans that's out there and want us to go out there and do good. For all of the people that have supported us from Day 1, we've got to go out there and do our best for them.'
• 11/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Giants | Ahmad Bradshaw not yet ruled out for Week 12: New York Giants RB Ahmad Bradshaw (foot) has not been ruled out for the Week 12 game against the New Orleans Saints Monday, Nov....[+] 28. If he cannot play, RBs Da'Rel Scott and Danny Ware would get carries behind starter RB Brandon Jacobs.
• 11/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Giants | Brandon Jacobs likely to start in Week 12 New York Giants RB Brandon Jacobs will likely start the team's Week 12 game in place of RB Ahmad Bradshaw (foot)....[+] New York Giants RB Brandon Jacobs will likely start the team's Week 12 game in place of RB Ahmad Bradshaw (foot).
• 11/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Giants | Brandon Jacobs calls out fans : New York Giants RB Brandon Jacobs called out his home fans for consistently booing the team. Jacobs said the team needs the fan...[+] support. “I’m not saying I don’t care about our fans. I’m just saying we need them,' Jacobs said. 'We do have great fans here. I’ve witnessed that as well throughout my seven years here. But the things that we’re going through this year as far as playing at home, that negativity is hard to bring us up through that. We don’t want to hear things like that when we’re playing at home in games we still got a chance to win. It’s really hard.'
• 11/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Giants | Brandon Jacobs, running game shut down: New York Giants RB Brandon Jacobs carried 12 times for just 21 yards in Week 11 against the Philadelphia Eagles, and he added...[+] three grabs for 11 yards. RB Da'Rel Scott had two runs for 11 yards, and a nine-yard reception. Head coach Tom Coughlin said the running game was 'about as pathetic as it gets.'
• 11/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Giants | Brandon Jacobs set to start in Week 9: New York Giants RB Brandon Jacobs is expected to make the start in Week 9 against the New England Patriots with RB Ahmad Bradshaw...[+] (foot) out.
• 11/4 The Hazean: Start & Sit, Week 9: Ahmad Bradshaw’s Surprise Injury: Someone forgot to tell Ahmad Bradshaw Halloween was Monday, not Thursday. In trick-or-treat fashion. Bradshaw’s fantasy...

• 10/14 The Hazean: Start & Sit, Week 6: Another T-Shirt Giveaway, Involving Tony Romo and Tom Brady: Tried to give away a t-shirt courtesy of Fantasy Loudmouth a few weeks ago, but the person who won never claimed it. His loss...
• 10/11 The Hazean: Monday Morning Rehab: Nagging Running Back Injuries Plague Week 5This is the excerpt of your first post template......

• 4/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Giants | Chris Canty allowed to work out: The New York Giants allowed DT Chris Canty to work out at the team facilities Tuesday, April 26, while all other NFL teams prohibited...[+] their players from working out. 'Got a chance to meet with the coaches. It was great,' Canty said. 'It's a good week for our game. Talked to Coach Coughlin, the position coaches, everybody, just saying hello. Just wanted to have an opportunity to get back to work.' RB Brandon Jacobs ad WR Mario Manningham also showed up and spoke with coaches. Canty is hoping to come back Wednesday, April 27.

• 3/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Giants | Brandon Jacobs wants Plaxico Burress back: New York Giants RB Brandon Jacobs thinks the team should try to bring back free-agent WR Plaxico Burress (Giants), according to...[+] ESPNNewYork.com's Ohm Youngmisuk. 'No question,' Jacobs said. 'If Plax comes back, that puts us back at the top of the league, ASAP, no question.' General manager Jerry Reese said he will contact Burress when he is released from prison.

• 2/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Giants | Ahmad Bradshaw unsure if team can keep him, Brandon Jacobs: New York Giants impending free-agent RB Ahmad Bradshaw said he is not sure if the team can afford keeping him and RB Brandon Jacobs...[+] moving forward because of how much their combined salaries could be, reports Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News. 'I don’t think they’ll be able to finance both of us financially,' Bradshaw said. 'But you just never know. It may be possible. There’s even talk they might keep both of us. You just never know.'

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