Veteran defensive tackle Barry Cofield is returning to the New York Giants and safety Brandon Meriweather is being released. The Giants officially announced the release of Meriweather this afternoon. Cofield's return is not official, but agent tweeted that he is signing with the team.
— Mike McCartney (@MikeMcCartney7) December 16, 2015
Cofield , 31, was a fourth-round pick by the Giants in 2006. He spent five seasons with New York, then signed with the Washington Redskins as a free agent in 2011. He played there for four seasons.