David Tyree A.K.A. "The Helmet Catch" Gets Cut By Giants

What a fall from grace for David Tyree.

A year and a half ago, David Tyree was the king of the world, having made one of the most improbable catches in NFL history when he leaped up and trapped a desperation throw from Eli Manning on his helmet to give the New York Giants a first down on a drive that resulted in the game winning touchdown in Super Bowl XLII.

Now Tyree has joined the long list of those looking for work.

Tyree was cut Saturday morning by the team he won a ring for, the Giants. The G-Men had too many receivers on the team with Hakeem Nicks, Sinorace Moss, Dominik Hixon and Steve Smith on the roster. Hard to believe, considering that Tyree is better than Moss and Smith combined, but that is the decision Tom Coughlin felt inclined to make. Tyree didn't play at all in 2008-2009, and before his "helmet catch" in the Super Bowl, he had only four catches in the 2007-2008 season.

It is not known where Tyree may end up, but, look for teams like the Jets, who are desperate for another receiver to try to sign him.