Cincinnati, OH – The Cincinnati Bengals have sent linebacker Keith Rivers to the New York Giants in exchange for a fifth-round selection in this year's draft.
The ninth overall pick in the 2008 draft, Rivers did not play at all in 2011 due to a wrist injury.
The 25-year-old USC product has yet to play a full 16-game season in his career. He appeared in seven games during his rookie campaign before suffering a broken jaw, then 13 games in 2009. He appeared in a career-high 15 games despite a foot injury in 2010.
Rivers has 186 tackles, two sacks and two interceptions in 35 career games.
Fox News First
Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox.
By entering your email and clicking the Subscribe button, you agree to the Fox News Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and agree to receive content and promotional communications from Fox News. You understand that you can opt-out at any time.