Jake Ballard, ex-Giants TE, claimed by Patriots
New England Patriots06/12/2012 7:13 PM
The Star-Ledger reports the Giants' plan for Jake Ballard was simple: knowing his chances of playing in 2012 were slim to none due to microfracture knee surgery in April, they waived him believing he would not get claimed and would eventually end up on their injured reserve list for the 2012 season. He'd then return for the 2013 season. Today, the plan blew up in their faces. Read more