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Mike Francesa torches Giants defender for double-bird salute: ‘Utter stupidity’

Jihad Ward had better put his hard hat on.

Mike Francesa is not amused with the Giants’ veteran defensive end. The WFAN legend ripped Ward after CBS cameras twice showed him flashing double middle fingers during Sunday’s regular season finale at the Eagles. Ward made the gesture seemingly in support of wideout Kenny Golladay following his much-ballyhooed touchdown late in the 22-16 loss to Philly.

“Who the heck does Jihad Ward think he is?” Francesa said on his BetRivers podcast. “You’re going to, on two occasions, sitting next to Golladay for a good part of the nation, give the nation the French salute twice?