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Giants News: Super Bowl Hero David Tyree No Longer Member of NYG's Staff

Super Bowl XLII hero David Tyree confirmed his departure from the New York Giants organization Monday after serving as director of player development since 2014.

Tyree, whose famous helmet catch helped spark the Giants to a 17-14 championship victory over the New England Patriots in 2008, confirmed the news to ESPN's Jordan Raanan.

"I was honored to serve and impact the players for the past six years for the most iconic franchise in NFL history," he said. "I wish the Giants and Coach [Joe] Judge the best moving forward into the 2020 season.