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OL Jon Halapio has gone from selling used cars to the Giants' roster bubble

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EAST RUTHERFORD -- Offensive lineman Jon Halapio's primary goal is to earn a spot on the Giants' roster. If he's successful, he'll also achieve a secondary goal.

"Staying out of that car lot for as long as possible," Halapio said.

The 26-year-old Halapio is trying this week to end a three-year streak of getting waived on roster cut-down day. It would be a testament to perseverance if Halapio earns a roster spot with the Giants two years after he was selling used cars at home in St. Petersburg, Florida.

"I had never had a job before.