*In other guard news, the Giants have been awarded offensive guard Kurt Quarterman off waivers from the Atlanta Falcons. Quarterman, 6-4 and 350 pounds, spent most of the 2007 season on the Falcons’ practice squad. He was signed to the active roster on Christmas Day and was inactive for Atlanta’s regular season finale. Quarterman was originally signed by the Falcons as a rookie free agent on May 1, 2007. He was waived last Friday.

Quarterman played in 45 games with 32 starts at Louisville, where he started all 24 games in his final two seasons. He was a three-year starter at Westover High School in Albany, Ga., where he was also a three-time state champion in the shot put and discus. He was born on Oct. 5, 1985.

One of the best pass blockers on the team... big body that makes it difficult for opposing defenders to get around him... one of the fastest linemen on the squad... helped the running game average more than 250.0 yards per game.

Career Notes: Has seen action in 37 games with 24 starts... took over as the starting guard in 2004... has scored three career touchdowns.

2005: Started 12 games at guard... scored a rushing touchdown against Rutgers.

2004: Started 12 games at offensive guard... scored on a one-yard run versus Army.

2003: Saw time in all 13 games on special teams and in short-yardage situations ... scored a one-yard touchdown in a 42-14 win over UTEP... played on extra point and field goal units.

2002: Didn't see game action.

Westover High School: Three-year starter at Westover High School ... earned All-Metro Conference second team honors as a senior ... three-time state champion in the shot put and discus ... matched a school and region record in the discus as a junior.

Personal Profile: Son of Brenda Quarterman... born 10/5/83... Justice Administration major.