The Facts: The Giants brought back a familiar face as they strive to improve their depth at wide receiver. Barden, who spent the previous four seasons with the team, was re-signed and joined his teammates on the field for the latter part of Thursday’s organized team activity. “I’m happy to be back,” Barden said. “This is where I wanted to be and now I’m here. I was out there listening to the calls, getting back into the rhythm of the cadence, enjoying the camaraderie and absorbing everything. I remember everything; I’ve had four years to soak it all up. I’m happy to be back on the field. I feel great. I expect the best.”

Diehards Line:Barden, 6-4 and 224 pounds, was a 2009 third-round draft choice from Cal-Poly. In four seasons, he played in 29 games with one start caught 29 passes for 394 yards (13.6-yard avg.) with a long reception of 31 yards and no touchdowns. In 2012, Barden played in 12 games and made his only career start in a victory at Carolina on Sept. 20. He had nine catches for 138 yards, both game and career-high totals, including a 31-yarder. Barden finished the season with 14 receptions for 221 yards (15.7-yard avg.). ... Plenty of unfulfilled promise to date and barring an injury or other issues on the depth chart above him, expect more of the same.