New York Giants: Corey Coleman talks health, receiving core, Jason Garrett

New York Giants, Corey Coleman
Nov 18, 2018; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Corey Coleman (19) is tackled by Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Carlton Davis (33) during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

The New York Giants re-signed wide receiver Corey Coleman to a one-year deal in free agency. The former first-round draft pick missed 2019 due to a torn ACL suffered in training camp.

The Giants signed Coleman to their practice squad in 2018, eventually promoting him to their active roster. He finished the season with five receptions for 71 yards. Coleman also served as the Giants’ primary kickoff returner in the second half of 2018. He averaged 26.0 yards per kickoff return.

Now healthy, Coleman says he’s “real good” and “grateful” for the Giants training staff (quotes per Giants.com).

“I had a great offseason. I worked hard thanks to the Giants training staff. I feel real good.”

“I’m very grateful. I love this organization and I’m excited to be a part of it, it’s something special. I’m really excited and thankful, to be honest.”

Coleman is part of a receiving core that includes Golden Tate, Sterling Shepard, and second-year player Darius Slayton.

Coleman thinks highly of his receiving comrades, as well as his quarterback, Daniel Jones.

“I think every receiver we have in the room has a great skillset. We’re all capable of making plays.”

“Daniel is an amazing guy. He’s a fun-loving guy. He’s great, he’s one of my close friends, too. We talk and stuff like that, he’s very important to me.”

Under new head coach Joe Judge is new offensive coordinator and former Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett.

Coleman is enthusiastic about Garrett’s presence.

“It’s pretty amazing, he is such a great guy. He coaches us hard and it’s exciting to be with him. He’s a very smart man and he knows what he’s doing. I’m listening every step of the way trying to learn more from him. We’re excited to have him here.”

The Giants open the 2020 NFL season at home against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sept. 14.