Dwayne Wright

In addition to Tyree's release, the Giants put defensive tackle Jay Alford on injured reserve. Alford underwent surgery yesterday to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament. Another defensive tackle, Jeremy Clark, was waived injured (ankle).

Tight end Michael Matthews, who played in all 37 regular season and postseason games the previous two years, was traded to New England for a conditional draft choice.

The 17 players waived today by the Giants were quarterbacks Andre' Woodson and Rhett Bomar; running back Allen Patrick; fullback Dwayne Wright; offensive linemen Terrence Pennington, Orrin Thompson and Cliff Louis; wide receiver Shaun Bodiford; defensive linemen Maurice Evans, Tommie Hill, Robert Henderson and Anthony Bryant; linebacker Kenny Ingram; cornerback DeAndre Wright; and safeties Travonti Johsnon, Vince Anderson and Sha'reff Rashad.