Giants Sign Tight End Daniel Fells, Receiver Preston Parker, 3 Others

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (CBSNewYork/AP) — The Giants aren't in the playoffs, but the front office is keeping itself busy.

Tight end Daniel Fells and three other players with NFL experience are among five players signed by the New York Giants.

The Giants also announced Tuesday that they signed receiver Preston Parker, linebacker Spencer Adkins, offensive lineman Troy Kropog and kicker-punter Brandon McManus, the only one without NFL experience.

Fells appeared in 74 games with 30 starts for St. Louis, Denver and New England from 2008-12. He has 92 regular-season receptions for 1,086 yards and eight touchdowns.

Parker played in 27 games for Tampa Bay from 2010-12. He has 44 receptions for 596 yards and three touchdowns.

Adkins appeared in 24 regular-season games with Atlanta from 2009-11.

Kropog spent four seasons with Tennessee, playing on special teams. He was on the Redskins' practice squad last season.

McManus had a tryout with the Colts this season. He set school records at Temple for points scored (338), field goals made (60), field goals attempted (83) and punting average (45.4).

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