Chris Snee restructures contract to stay with Giants

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Long-time Giants RG Chris Snee had no interest in suffering the same fate as David Baas. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Snee accepted a 2014 restructuring that will pay him $1.1 million in base salary with a potential $1 million in incentives. Originally slated to earn $7.2 million, Snee’s allegiance to the organization will save the Giants upwards of $5 million against the cap next season.

An early second round draft pick by the G-Men in 2004, Snee played a critical role in anchoring the right side for his first eight NFL seasons (138 starts). The four-time Pro Bowler played just three games in 2013 after re-injuring a troublesome hip. While the injury was thought to be potentially career threatening, Snee is working towards a comeback.

Tom Coughlin is optimistic about his son-in-law’s return: “He’s progressing well, he’s working, he’s building himself up. He’s feeling good and he’s looking forward to feeling better. So all I can tell you is that he’s made very good progress.”