New York Giants

Report: Giants will release Victor Cruz if he doesn't take a pay cut

Published Mar. 7, 2016 12:19 p.m. ET

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The New York Giants have given wide receiver Victor Cruz an ultimatum: take a pay cut or hit the road, per ESPN's Ed Werder.

#Giants have informed WR Victor Cruz they will release him unless he agrees to pay cut. Negotiations under way, per source
— Ed Werder (@Edwerderespn) March 7, 2016

Cruz has yet to return to field for Big Blue after tearing his patellar tendon on Oct. 12. 2014 against the Eagles. The 29-year-old was expected to return during the 2015 season but calf injuries set him back until he opted for season-ending surgery in mid-November.

The Jersey-born former undrafted free agent out of the University of Massachusetts got his shot with the Giants in 2011 after spending the previous season on the team's practice squad.