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Jeremy Shockey excited to return to Giants for first time since 2007 trade

Jeremy Shockey has not been back to East Rutherford since he was traded after the 2007 season. Photo Credit: Newsday Staff/Kathy Kmonicek

Many of Jeremy Shockey’s fondest memories of his time as a tight end with the Giants stem from his conversations with co-owner Wellington Mara. The two had a very close relationship and would engage in soulful discussions about life, about football, about just about anything.

“I always tried to be a sponge when I was around The Duke, God rest his soul,” Shockey told Newsday in a phone interview. “I was very fortunate to get to know him on a very personal level.