William

Joseph

The 2003 first-round pick is likely to replace the injured DT Fred Robbins.

Joseph had surgery in late April and should return to camp before opening week. The Giants will take a long look at free agent signees Martin Chase, Fred Robbins, and Norman Hand.

Joseph had surgery in late April and should return to camp before opening week. The Giants will take a long look at free agent signees Martin Chase, Fred Robbins, and Norman Hand.

''No longer is he a guy who’s unreliable. He wouldn’t be in the position he’s in without earning that spot,’' coach Tom Coughlin said. The Giants D could be an underrated fantasy option with Michael Strahan returning and Antonio Pierce arriving.

Joseph will add depth on the interior. He isn’t an impact player.

Joseph, turning 31 before the season, has been on and off Oakland’s roster throughout the last three years. The former first-round pick hasn’t registered a single sack since 2006 and will be in a fight to make the roster.

Joseph is a 31-year-old former first-round draft bust.

Joseph was just released less than a week ago, but the Raiders brought him back for depth while waiting on Richard Seymour’s arrival.

They’re all interior defensive linemen. Coach Todd Haley is on a quest to find some guys that can actually play.

This is the second time Joseph has been cut in the past week by the Raiders. He was released the first time to make room for Richard Seymour and then was re-signed when Seymour didn’t show up. Now that Seymour has shown, the Raiders have decided to release him again. Tough week for the big man.