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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The New York Giants are giving linebacker Aaron Curry a second chance at making it in the NFL. The Giants on Friday signed Curry to a one-year contract, hoping the fourth overall pick in the 2009 draft can reinvent himself after showing little while playing with Seattle and Oakland in what has been a disappointing career. "Were always looking for players and we like giving guys second opportunities," general manager Jerry Reese said after the Giants finished the first session of a two-day minicamp for rookies and free agents. "Hes worked hard to get back and he worked out well for us. If he didnt work out well for us we wouldnt be fooling around with this. But he worked out for us well. He was the fourth pick in the draft a few years ago, so obviously we think he has some talent. We had him rated high back then. "Well see what happens this spring with him." New York wanted to draft a linebacker last month after it lost middle linebacker Chase Blackburn to free agency and released weakside linebacker Michael Boley. However, the Giants never found the value when they picked. Curry wasnt immediately available for comment, but he tweeted: "Excited to be a Giant!!!" Curry offers the Giants a low-risk option for a defence that was among the worst in the league last season. He can play either middle or strongside. The drawback is that he had knee problems last season and is about 10 pounds overweight at 265. The other issue is Currys NFL career overall. He hasnt done much since the Seahawks gave him a six-year, $60 million contract. He lasted little more than two seasons in Seattle before being traded to the Raiders on Oct. 12, 2011 for two draft picks. The Wake Forest product played in 13 games for the Raiders before being waived on Nov. 16. He spent all but two games in 2012 on the physically unable to perform list. Overall, he has started 39 of 48 games with 203 combined tackles, 5 1/2 sacks and four forced fumbles. "Of course, its a low risk," Reese said. "Its an opportunity for him. If he comes on and he looks like the player that he was when he was the fourth pick in the draft, its a win-win for everybody." Reese said there isnt a lot to see recently since Curry hasnt played much. "Sometimes a guy can go to a new environment and reinvent himself," he said. "Were hoping thats what happens with him." Strongside linebacker Mathias Kiwanuka is the only returning starting from last years 4-3 defence, but there have been suggestions that the Giants plan to play him more on the defensive line after losing Osi Umenyiora to free agency and releasing tackle Chris Canty. Veteran Keith Rivers was re-signed and Dan Connor was added as a free agent, but the other holdovers -- Mark Herzlich, Spencer Paysinger, Jacquian Williams -- dont have much experience. 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The Lions (6-4) then forced a punt and took possession with 8:19 to play, and they were able to run out almost all the remaining time.You can sit there and say you hope that the defense stops them again and you get the ball back, but as an offense, I dont think you can ever say, `Well get another opportunity, Jacksonville quarterback Blake Bortles said. We knew we had an opportunity up three to go put it away and we didnt do it, so its on us.On fourth-and-2 from the Jacksonville 46, the Lions lined up as if to go and drew defensive lineman SenDerrick Marks offside. The encroachment penalty with 2:34 remaining gave Detroit a new set of downs.Its a heat of the moment, its a physical game and hes trying to make a play for his team, Stafford said. Ive been on the sideline and seen guys on our team do it before. Its a tough situation to be in.The Lions eventually took a seven-point lead on Praters 43-yard field goal with 22 seconds left, and the Jaguars (2-8) didnt come close to challenging in the final seconds.Here are a few things learned from Detroits victory over Jacksonville:ALL-PURPOSE THREAT: Detroits Andre Roberts can impact the game in many ways. Roberts muffed a punt in the first quarter, giving the Jaguars great field position, bbut he was terrific after that.dddddddddddd Roberts returned a punt 55 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter, and he caught a 44-yard pass in the third. He also hustled over to throw a nice downfield block on a 61-yard reception by Ebron in the fourth.NEED TO CAPITALIZE: Its not enough just to force turnovers. After five straight games without a takeaway, the Jaguars recovered two Detroit fumbles, but managed only three points off them. That was disappointing for Jacksonville, because the fumble by Roberts gave the Jaguars possession at the Detroit 11.We said, `We need a turnover. We got turnovers. `We want to play with the lead. We got the lead, Jaguars defensive lineman Malik Jackson said. I dont know what to ask for to try to get a better game. These guys are going out here playing hard. Were playing consistent. Weve just got to find it, whatever it is.NO BALANCE: The Lions are still having a hard time establishing the run. They managed only 14 yards on 21 carries against Jacksonville, and that was part of the reason Detroit had only one offensive touchdown.NO GIMMES: Extra points arent freebies. On a day when kickers struggled all around the league, Prater had an extra point blocked and Jacksonvilles Jason Myers missed one wide to the right. That led to the odd-looking final score in a game that could have easily ended up 27-20.Myers did make a 52-yard field goal in the third quarter.SHOWDOWN: Thanksgiving in Detroit should be even bigger than usual. The Lions and Minnesota remain tied for first in the NFC North, and theyll play at Ford Field on Thursday.Jacksonville visits Buffalo on Sunday.---For more NFL coverage: http://www.pro32.ap.org and http://www.twitter.com/AP-NFL .---Follow Noah Trister at www.Twitter.com/noahtrister ' ' '