Umenyiora testifies that Giants made false promises in 2008
By Zaket on June 16, 2011
Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora gave a deposition as part of the Brady v. the National Football League case, claiming that Giants general manager Jerry Reese promised to either trade him or make him among the top five defensive ends in the league back in 2008, according to sources who have seen the affidavit.
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