Giants Mara Against Cancer Team President: Inspiring Giants to Win!
Giants Beat Eagles 34-17: Coach Daboll Honors John Mara's Fight Against Cancer EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – The New York Giants thrilled fans at MetLife Stadium by defeating the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles 34-17 on Thursday Night Football on October 9, 2025. Described as the “most dominant and balanced” performance under coach Brian Daboll, the victory marked a turning point for the rebuilding team. A number of individuals shined brightly. Rookie Quarterback Jaxson Dart scored points with both passing and running, bringing new life to the Giants. Rookie Cam Skattebo exploded with 3 touchdowns and nearly 100 yards running, completely overwhelming Saquon Barkley – the former Giants star now playing for the Eagles. The defense was also outstanding, with Brian Burns recording two sacks and Cor’Dale Flott making a crucial interception. After the game, Coach Daboll moved the locker room by handing the game ball – named “The Duke” in honor of Wellington Mara, president John Mara’s father – to John Mara himself.
Just over a week earlier, Mara had revealed he was battling cancer, making the gesture a symbol
of gratitude and unity. Mara didn’t speak after the game, but the image of him leaving the locker room with the ball, along with a beaming smile from co-president Steve Tisch and the presence of the legendary Eli Manning, said it all. “It was a special moment,” Manning said, calling it a great way to honor Mara. Fans on X exploded with the hashtag #GiantsPride and a video of the moment, garnering thousands of interactions. “Mara deserves it after all he has done,” one fan wrote. The win, along with the performances of Dart and Skattebo, revived the Giants’ hopes after a 3-win 2024 season. With this win, the Giants proved they are on the right track. The image of Mara walking with “The Duke” to the chants of “Let’s Go Giants!” is a testament to the indomitable spirit of the team and their leader.
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As the Detroit Lions prepare for a high-stakes Thanksgiving showdown against the Green Bay Packers, the real shockwave came from inside the locker room: only 24 hours after being released, veteran cornerback Art Maulet broke the silence, declaring he would do anything — including taking a significant pay cut — to remain a Lion. The move left the entire Lions Nation stunned, especially after he had stepped up as a critical piece of a battered secondary during the injury crisis.
The decision to part ways with Maulet stemmed from several key cornerbacks finally returning from injury and being cleared to play. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the team had to clear a roster spot to re-balance the depth chart, even though Maulet had delivered in six games with 1 interception, a 62.1 PFF grade, and the rare versatility to play both nickel and outside corner. Lions fans had already crowned him “the best injury-season steal of the year.”
Moments after the news broke, Maulet released a statement that brought the entire Lions community to a standstill: “If the only thing keeping me here is money, I’m willing to take a cut — even a deep cut — to keep fighting for this defense. I love Detroit, I love Ford Field, and I love the spirit of this team. I don’t want to leave when I still feel I can help.” The quote went viral across the city in minutes.
Yet the response from Lions leadership left many fans numb. According to team sources, the organization acknowledged and deeply appreciated Maulet’s warrior spirit and contributions, but the personnel decision had already been finalized based on returning player health and could not be reversed. It was described as one of the toughest but necessary calls, especially with a brutal upcoming stretch against the Packers, Cowboys, and Rams.
Even though he’s gone, Art Maulet has etched his name into the hearts of Lions Nation — a quiet soldier who gave everything when the team needed him most. And as Detroit marches into the defining stretch of the season, the fans at Ford Field will never forget the player who was willing to sacrifice his own paycheck just to keep fighting for the Honolulu Blue and Silver.
