Super Bowl XLII Hero David Tyree Cut

In Super Bowl XLII, David Tyree provided one of those incredible moments that will forever live in sports lore. Tyree's career with the Giants did not last nearly as long. New York cut the wide receiver on Saturday, about 17 months after Tyree's postseason heroics.

"Like anyone else, it was a tough thing for David to hear. He's actually saying his goodbyes to his teammates right now," Tyree's agent told the Star-Ledger.

Saturday's move serves to highlight, even further, just how remarkable Tyree's Super Bowl catch was -- Tyree's an incredibly average player who made arguably the best catch in playoff history.

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Tyree's ball-to-the-helmet grab that set up New York's title-winning touchdown was his third grab of that Super Bowl game against New England. During the entire 2007 regular season, just to put that in perspective, Tyree made four grabs. His best season came in 2006 -- 19 receptions for 197 yards and two touchdowns. He missed all of last year after suffering a training-camp knee injury.

But no matter where Tyree goes from here -- and there's probably a team out there willing to take a shot on him (Baltimore?) -- he's got his spot in football history secured.

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)

9-05-2009 @ 2:03PM

Frank said...

It struck me funny that Tyree's "agent" said "he is saying his goodbyes now to his teammates." Maybe he should have had his agent say his goodbyes for him.

9-06-2009 @ 12:32PM

jacks3rd said...

I dont understand this comment? Why would he want his agent to say goodbye to HIS teammates and friends for him? Nature of the business. I read Plexico Buress' book, and he had noting but great things to say about him on and off the field. Eli too. Wish him the best, and thank him for a great memory from a great game. Good Luck Tyree

9-05-2009 @ 2:33PM

jay said...

Naw Tyree is a class act all the way...dude was a hero in the superbowl and the Giants are acting like "thanks for the superbowl now get the hell out." I hope he catches on somewhere else I think this former pro bowler can make an impact on another squad.

9-06-2009 @ 11:00AM

iizdaman said...

He was never a pro bowl player, he made a fantastic catch in the biggest game of his life. Its a shame that he was cut but he never fully recovered from his knee injury last year. I hope he finds another team, but it will be as the 4th or 5th receiver, where his impact will be on special teams.

9-06-2009 @ 12:16PM

tupoyiwan10025 said...

yyyyyyyyyyyyy

9-05-2009 @ 3:40PM

Lew Timko said...

I wonder how the Giant fans will take to Tyree being cut.
I would think many of the fans will boo the coach when the season starts.
I'm not a Giant fan, but I was looking forward to see him play. As it stands now I have no interest in the Giants playing any game.
Don't be surprised if there is a little backlash that comes to be.

Lew Timko

9-05-2009 @ 4:13PM

sept111979 said...

That's the nature of the business. Let's hope he's financially stable just in case he doesn't find work elsewhere. Always a stand up guy and a class act. Thanks for one of the greatest plays in NFL history.

9-05-2009 @ 5:53PM

shch25 said...

Man, he was the man who took the perfect season from New England. I am extremely sad that he has been released, but I'll always remember that SPECTACULAR catch. Wow, every time I see it on the NFL channel I am awed. For the first time I actually bought the Superbowl DVD, just because I wanted to see that catch again. Wherever you end up, and I am sure you'll end up somewhere. You have a fan in me buds. A Seahawks fan loving a Giant Hero.

9-06-2009 @ 7:52AM

screwdemall said...

At least he didn't shoot himself. President Obey-me said the Giants "acted stupidly" and invited Tyree and Jerry Reese to the White House for a beer.

9-06-2009 @ 7:55AM

fruvous44 said...

If there is backlash it is from people who do not follow the team. Tyree is a stand up guy who turned his life around a great special teams player who had one great catch and has pretty much been injured since then. He knew this was coming and anyone who followed the team knew he was a long shot to make the team this year. The Giants have enough problems with their receiving corps without holding onto to someone who has had trouble getting on the field healthy the past season. Good luck to Tyree and I hope you catch on somewhere.

9-06-2009 @ 8:26AM

beansy50 said...

Hey Jay, he was a pro bowler as a special teams player.

9-06-2009 @ 8:27AM

colff said...

Since when is being a good athlete earn the title of hero? He or she is paid to perform that is not the same as saving a life or giving your life to save others.Our Soldiers are heros not being paid nearly what the athletes make.

9-06-2009 @ 8:38AM

nickcherryl said...

Hope the bro kept some of his jingle, if not he can pump gas at one of my stations on the New Jersey Turnpike.

9-06-2009 @ 8:41AM

HRDJRS41 said...

I guess he wasnt that much of a hero .

9-06-2009 @ 8:50AM

bcp6343 said...

THE GIANTS HAVE NO ONE DOWN FIELD NOW, WHAT THE HELL ARE THEY GOING TO DO NOW RUN THE BALL ALL YEAR.

9-06-2009 @ 10:04AM

cs195 said...

Maybe the Kansas City Chiefs can pic him up. Cassel has no one to throw to, and trust me Bowe is not the answer at wide reciever for the Chiefs.

9-06-2009 @ 10:20AM

August DeChat said...

When you beg for millions and millions of dollars while the rest of the country is starving, I don't care if he never plays again. The greedy bastards need a dose of reality. Good bye Tyee, and hope many others follow.

Starving in USA

ted said...

my be he will go to the pats they need all the help they can find, mybe he is free no money to him they cant afford a good QB

9-06-2009 @ 11:10AM

Kurt said...

i wonder how many of you could even make waterboy on one of these teams...until you play out there give your armchair and the world a rest..say something positive any idiot can be a monday morning quarterback