Chris Manhertz 's return to the New York Giants is special for the veteran tight end.
Speaking to The Athletic's Ian O'Connor , Manhertz revealed how much he is looking forward to playing for the Giants again in 2026.
"It means the world to me," Manhertz said. "It's something I don't take for granted, being a hometown kid playing in front of family and friends. You can't put a dollar amount on that. I want to be part of something special here. I want to be a piece of the solution.
"Coach Harbaugh has brought energy, juice, enthusiasm, and a seriousness about what it takes to win, and having that type of mindset permeates throughout the whole building. Usually, I'm training at the facility at 4:30, 5:00 in the morning, and right there with me is Coach Harbaugh, which says a lot about his mentality and the level of discipline he wants throughout the locker room. There's a lot to be excited about."
Manhertz played his second season with the Giants in 2025. The 33-year-old started three of the 17 games he appeared in last season, after starting 11 games for New York in 2024.
The New York native has carved out a 12-year career in the NFL to date. Manhertz has been lauded for his blocking at the position—an area of the game he values highly as a low-volume pass-catcher, as he told Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post in July 2025.
The Giants valued his contributions, re-signing him to a one-year deal in free agency on Monday. Now, Manhertz will get the opportunity to help the Giants improve upon their 4-13 record from 2025 next season.
This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: Chris Manhertz on re-signing with New York Giants: 'Means the world'
