Giants sign former Chargers G Olivea

By Neal Coolong  |   Friday, July 11, 2008  |  Comments( 8 )

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The Giants came to terms with free-agent offensive tackle Shane Olivea on a one-year contract, pending a physical, NFL.com reported Thursday.

Olivea served a four-game suspension at the end of last season when he was with the Chargers. He appealed the suspension, saying he was in a drug rehab facility at the time of the test.

Commentary: It has never been a question of talent with Olivea. The Giants are thin enough at tackle where they need to make a move, but Olivea only gets a one-year deal from the champs because he's one bad night away from a yearlong suspension from the league.

Fantasy Impact: None
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About Neal Coolong

Neal Coolong is a freelance sports writer with contributions to Scout.com, AOL and Steelers Live. He lives with his fiance in St. Paul, Minn., and saves every dime (that she knows about) for their wedding next June. He's already made the prediction that the Steelers 2007 draft class will be one ...
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