The Facts: Biddle is recovering from gunshot wounds to his hand and leg after being shot while visiting family in his hometown. Decatur (Ala.) police said in a statement Thursday that Biddle was shot outside a residence and was treated and released from a hospital. Police said there was no evidence Biddle caused or provoked the shooting.

Diehards Line:“He had surgery on his hand today,” a friend told the local paper. “He told me his leg is OK, and he ought to be fine.” Biddle was promoted from the Giants’ practice squad after receiver Plaxico Burress was suspended for a game in September.