EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants have added a second woman to their coaching staff, and started clearing cap space for free agency by releasing veteran tight end Kyle Rudolph.
Rudolph confirmed his release in a tweet.
New coach Brian Daboll on Wednesday announced Angela Baker, a Carlynton High School graduate, has joined his staff as the inaugural recipient of the Rosie Brown Minority Coaching Fellowship. Baker will be the offensive quality control coach.
The fellowship is named in honor of Hall of Famer Rosie Brown, arguably the best offensive lineman in Giants history.
Shortly after replacing Joe Judge, Daboll hired Laura Young as the team’s director of coaching operations. He had worked with her in Buffalo.
Daboll also hired Cade Knox as an offensive assistant/game manager.
A former receiver, Baker spent the 2021 season at the University of Redlands as a defensive quality control coach. She also worked with kickers and punters.
In the spring of 2020, Baker spent three weeks with the Cleveland Browns coaching staff as part of the NFL’s Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship program.
Baker was a seven-time Women’s Football Alliance (WFA) All-American while competing for the Pittsburgh Passion Women’s Professional Football Team as a slot receiver. She graduated from Slippery Rock with degrees in physical activity and fitness management and a minor in coaching.
Knox spent the 2020 season with the Giants as a football data and innovation intern.
Rudolph, who played one season with the Giants after being signed as a free agent, thanked Giants fans and ownership and admitted the season (4-13) didn’t go as hoped.
The Giants started this month $12 million over the salary cap. The release of the 32-year-old Rudolph will create $5 million in cap space.
Rudolph had 26 catches for 257 yards and a touchdown in his 11th season. The former Minnesota Viking was signed to also help the offensive line with his blocking, but injuries decimated the line and the running game struggled all season.
