Ranking the Top 10 linebackers in NY Giants history

By Desmond Novack | Jul 22, 2024, 10:15 AM EDT

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 03: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Hall of Famers Lawrence Taylor (L) and Harry Carson talk during a halftime ceremony of a game between the New York Giants and the Indianapolis Colts on November 3, 2014 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Colts defeated the Giants 40-24. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /

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Jan 27, 1991; Tampa, FL, USA; FILE PHOTO; New York Giants linebacker Gary Reasons (55) holds his son on the field during an interview after defeating the Buffalo Bills during Super Bowl XXV at Tampa Stadium. The Giants defeated the Bills 19-20. Mandatory Credit: USA TODAY Sports /

9. Gary Reasons

Accolades: two-time Super Bowl Champion

Up next is Gary Reasons (10 interceptions in 122 games), one of the more underrated members of the NY Giants 80s/90s Super Bowl teams. Despite this, Reasons played a huge role in both victories, most notably running for 30 yards on a fake punt in the fourth quarter of the 1990 NFC Championship against the 49ers.

Similar to Kelley, Reasons is another player who has very few stats recorded. This makes it somewhat difficult to determine just how good he was. However, after doing research, we can confidently say that Reasons deserves to make this list due to the role he played in both the NY Giants Super Bowl victories.

While Reasons would have a somewhat short career, only playing nine years in the NFL, eight came with the Giants. The impact he had on the Giants success during his tenure with the team is enough to propel him into the No. 9 spot

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