Patrick Ricard: Everything you need to know

Ricard agreed to terms Tuesday on a two-year contract with the Giants, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports. Ricard spent nine years in Baltimore with head coach John Harbaugh, and the duo will reunite in New York. Ricard, who will turn 32 years old in May, is expected to be the highest-paid fullback in the league. He'll set up running lanes and serve as a veteran leader for the young Giants, who will start second-year quarterback Jaxson Dart in 2026.

Ricard (calf) practiced in full Wednesday. The veteran fullback has been sidelined by a calf injury through the Ravens' first six games of the regular season. However, Ricard's ability to practice Wednesday without restrictions indicates that he is tracking toward making his 2025 regular-season debut Sunday against Chicago.

Ricard (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rams. Ricard was able to practice in a limited capacity Thursday and Friday, but he has not been cleared to return from a calf injury that he sustained during training camp in August. He'll have additional time to rest with the Ravens on bye Week 7, making Week 8 against the Bears on Sunday, Oct. 26 his next opportunity to make his 2025 regular-season debut.