
The Facts: Donnell has been fully cleared to play after suffering a season-ending neck injury last year, his agent, Tamika Cheatham, confirmed on Wednesday.
Diehards Line:Donnell, 27, suffered the neck injury -- the exact details of which were never disclosed -- in the Giants' Nov. 1 loss to the Saints in New Orleans. He did not play again, missing four games before being placed on season-ending injured reserve in early December with four games left in the season. Donnell's injury was initially not believed to be serious, but his outlook changed as the injury did not improve. And Donnell was not cleared as recently as the NFL Scouting Combine in late February, increasing concerns about his playing future. But the Giants gave Donnell, a restricted free agent, a tender offer last week, a sign his health was solid. Donnell, an undrafted free agent, is set to make $1.67 million this season. Donnell can sign offer sheets from other teams, but the Giants would have the right of first refusal to match. Donnell has 29 catches for 223 yards and two touchdowns last season. After his injury, Will Tye emerged and had a strong rookie season, hauling in 42 catches for 464 yards and three touchdowns.