Photos: New York Giants practice in Tucson
- Rebecca Sasnett, Arizona Daily Star
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The New York Giants are practicing at The University of Arizona's Dick Tomey Football Practice Fields and Cole and Jeannie Davis Sports Center in Tucson, Ariz. this week.
This week marks the first time an NFL team has practiced in Tucson during the season.
The Giants are practicing in Tucson, due to the weather, before their game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Among the Giants practicing is former Arizona Wildcats running back and running back for the Giants Gary Brightwell. As well as Tucson native and Canyon del Oro player Blake Martinez who is a linebacker for the Giants.
"It's always good to be back on campus," Brightwell said. "It's my second home."
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The New York Giants stretch during their final practice in Tucson on Friday.
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Expect former Canyon del Oro High Schools standout Blake Martinez to find a new team soon.
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New York Giants running back Gary Brightwell, 37, warm-ups with fellow teammates during the New York Giants final practice at The University of Arizona's Dick Tomey Football Practice Fields in Tucson, Ariz. on Dec. 10th, 2021.
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New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney, 29, high-fives two young Giants fans Rene Dominguez Jr., 4, and his brother Giovanni Dominguez, 3, during the New York Giants final practice at The University of Arizona's Dick Tomey Football Practice Fields in Tucson, Ariz. on Dec. 10th, 2021.
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A New York Giants player signs a fans helmet before the New York Giants final practice at The University of Arizona's Dick Tomey Football Practice Fields in Tucson, Ariz. on Dec. 10th, 2021.
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A group of New York Giants players walk past some fans while walking to practice at The University of Arizona's Dick Tomey Football Practice Fields in Tucson, Ariz. on Dec. 10th, 2021.
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New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley, 26, takes a picture with fans Sabrina Hernandez, left, and her two kids Rene Dominguez Jr., 4, and Giovanni Dominguez, 3, before the New York Giants final practice at The University of Arizona's Dick Tomey Football Practice Fields in Tucson, Ariz. on Dec. 10th, 2021.
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AJ Lopez, right, who has been a New York Giants fan for 20 years, gets his jersey signed by Giants running back Saquon Barkely, 26, during the New York Giants final practice at The University of Arizona's Dick Tomey Football Practice Fields in Tucson, Ariz. on Dec. 10th, 2021.
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The New York Giants offensive line runs drills during the New York Giants final practice at The University of Arizona's Dick Tomey Football Practice Fields in Tucson, Ariz. on Dec. 10th, 2021.
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New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley, 26, dances while stretching with the team during the New York Giants final practice at The University of Arizona's Dick Tomey Football Practice Fields in Tucson, Ariz. on Dec. 10th, 2021.
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New York Giants wide receiver Pharoh Cooper, 23, talks with fellow teammates while stretching during the New York Giants final practice at The University of Arizona's Dick Tomey Football Practice Fields in Tucson, Ariz. on Dec. 10th, 2021.
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New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley, 26, catches the ball while running a drill during the New York Giants second practice at The University of Arizona's Dick Tomey Football Practice Fields in Tucson, Ariz. on Dec. 9th, 2021.
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New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney, 29, tries to break up a pass intended for defensive back Logan Ryan, 23, during the New York Giants second practice at The University of Arizona's Dick Tomey Football Practice Fields in Tucson, Ariz. on Dec. 9th, 2021.
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An equipment bag sits on the field under a sky filled with clouds while the New York Giants lineman work during the New York Giants second practice at The University of Arizona's Dick Tomey Football Practice Fields in Tucson, Ariz. on Dec. 9th, 2021.
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University of Arizona freshman and New York Giants fan for 19 years Louden Montoya, left, talks with his friend Christian Medina, who has been a Giants fan for 17 years, while Medina waves at players walking towards The Cole and Jeannie Davis Sports Center before the Giants second practice at The University of Arizona's Dick Tomey Football Practice Fields in Tucson, Ariz. on Dec. 9th, 2021.
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Former University of Arizona running back and running back for The New York Giants Gary Brightwell, 37, catches the ball while running a drill during the New York Giants second practice at The University of Arizona's Dick Tomey Football Practice Fields in Tucson, Ariz. on Dec. 9th, 2021.
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New York Giants Assistant Special Teams coach Tom Quinn, right, works with Cam Brown, 47, during the New York Giants second practice at The University of Arizona's Dick Tomey Football Practice Fields in Tucson, Ariz. on Dec. 9th, 2021. Quinn played at the University of Arizona from 1986-1990 as a linebacker.
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Arizona Wildcats quarterback Jordan McCloud, right, watches the Giants practice Thursday at the Dick Tomey Football Practice Fields on campus at the UA.
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Tucsonan Phil Velez, left, asks Giants safety Julian Love for an autograph after the NFL team practiced Thursday on the UA campus.
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New York Giants defensive players huddle before running drills during their practice at The University of Arizona's Dick Tomey Football Practice Fields in Tucson, Ariz. on Dec. 8th, 2021.
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Former University of Arizona running back and running back for The New York Giants Gary Brightwell, 37, waits for his turn to run an offensive drill with fellow offensive players during the New York Giants practice at The University of Arizona's Dick Tomey Football Practice Fields in Tucson, Ariz. on Dec. 8th, 2021.
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Giants linebacker Blake Martinez, right, laughs with teammate Tae Crowder during Wednesday’s practice on the UA campus. The former Canyon del Oro High School standout has served as a tour guide of sorts during the NFL team’s stay in Tucson.
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Eliazar Reyes, 8, right, and his brother Aaron Reyes, 6, stretch with New York Giants Azeez Ojulari, 51, during the New York Giants practice at The University of Arizona's Dick Tomey Football Practice Fields in Tucson, Ariz. on Dec. 8th, 2021.
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Former University of Arizona running back and running back for The New York Giants Gary Brightwell, 37, runs drills during the New York Giants practice at The University of Arizona's Dick Tomey Football Practice Fields in Tucson, Ariz. on Dec. 8th, 2021.
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New York Giants defensive back Logan Ryan, 23, catches the ball while running a drill during the New York Giants practice at The University of Arizona's Dick Tomey Football Practice Fields in Tucson, Ariz. on Dec. 8th, 2021.
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New York Giants cornerback James Bradberry, 24, runs a drill during the New York Giants practice at The University of Arizona's Dick Tomey Football Practice Fields in Tucson, Ariz. on Dec. 8th, 2021.
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New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley, 26, runs a drill during the New York Giants practice at The University of Arizona's Dick Tomey Football Practice Fields in Tucson, Ariz. on Dec. 8th, 2021.
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New York Giants defensive lineman Leonard Williams, 99, runs a drill with fellow teammate defensive lineman Raymond Johnson III, 91, during the New York Giants practice at The University of Arizona's Dick Tomey Football Practice Fields in Tucson, Ariz. on Dec. 8th, 2021.
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Arizona Football wide receiver Jamarye Joiner, 10, watches the defensive lineman during the New York Giants practice at The University of Arizona's Dick Tomey Football Practice Fields in Tucson, Ariz. on Dec. 8th, 2021.
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Former University of Arizona running back and running back for The New York Giants Gary Brightwell, 37, grabs his helmet after being interviewed following the New York Giants practice at The University of Arizona's Dick Tomey Football Practice Fields in Tucson, Ariz. on Dec. 8th, 2021.
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