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Travis Rudolph a Giants free agent worth rooting for

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Bob Glauber

Bob Glauber has been Newsday's national football columnist since 1992. He was Newsday's football writer covering the Jets Show More

The range of emotions for Travis Rudolph has been intense, overwhelming at times. From the heartwarming moment when he unsuspectingly received nationwide attention for a small gesture of kindness toward an autistic child last summer, to the accidental shooting death of his father last month, happiness has given way to unimaginable grief.

The former Florida State wide receiver is attempting to find a spot on the Giants’ roster, but he does so against the backdrop of tragedy.