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East Rutherford, NJ (SportsNetwork.com) - The New York Giants signed defensive end Robert Ayers on Wednesday.

Ayers, a former first-round draft choice, had 5 1/2 sacks and 29 tackles last season with the Denver Broncos.

In his five-year career, Ayers has 12 sacks and 142 tackles in 72 games -- all with the Broncos.