Giants 'hopeful' Ballentine reports for workouts

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The New York Giants are optimistic that cornerback Corey Ballentine makes a full recovery after being shot in the glutes early Sunday morning. They are also "hopeful" he joins the team next Monday for workouts.

Ballentine is not attending this weekend's rookie minicamp. The Giants encouraged him to remain in Kansas to be with family and friends as they mourn the loss and celebrate the life of slain teammate Dwane Simmons.

The Giants understand this goes beyond football.

"I am really disappointed that he was the victim of a crime," Giants coach Pat Shurmur said. "He is a great young man. We got to know him really well through the draft process. My son [quarterback Kyle…