Dave Gettleman hired as Giants general manager

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The New York Giants have made the first of their big impending hires.

The team named Dave Gettleman its general manager on Thursday.

Gettleman replaces Jerry Reese, who was fired along with coach Ben McAdoo on Dec. 5. Gettleman previously served as the Carolina Panthers' general manager from 2013 through July 2017 and was a pro personnel director for the Giants from 1999-2011 before his promotion to senior analyst in 2012.

“Given where we are as a team, we thought it was important to bring in someone with experience as a General Manager and a proven track record,” president John Mara and chairman Steve Tisch said in a statement. “Dave’s experience is unparalleled. He did an outstanding job as general manager in Carolina, and he was vital to our success during his tenure here. Dave is going to bring his own approach to our organization in how we draft and acquire players through free agency.”

The Giants interviewed three other candidates: interim general manager Kevin Abrams, vice president of player evaluation Marc Ross and ESPN analyst and former NFL personnel executive Louis Riddick.

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Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton pretends to light a candle on top of the football after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter at Bank of America Stadium.  Bob Donnan, USA TODAY Sports

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Seattle Seahawks cornerback Justin Coleman jumps out of a Salvation Army kettle after returning an interception for a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys in the third quarter at AT&T Stadium.  Tim Heitman, USA TODAY Sports

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The Detroit Lions bust out a Rockettes-inspired TD celebration after T.J. Jones scored against the Chicago Bears at Ford Field.  Tim Fuller, USA TODAY Sports

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Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Casey Hayward (26) and his teammates celebrate an interception in the fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.  Tim Heitman, USA TODAY Sports

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Minnesota Vikings players celebrate a touchdown by quarterback Case Keenum (7) during the first quarter against the Detroit Lions by imitating a Thanksgiving meal at Ford Field.  Tim Fuller, USA TODAY Sports

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Pittsburgh Steelers safety Robert Golden (20) celebrates his fourth quarter interception against the Tennessee Titans with the defense at Heinz Field.  Philip G. Pavely, USA TODAY Sports

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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) celebrates with teammates after his second quarter touchdown against the Washington Redskins at FedEx Field.  Tommy Gilligan, USA TODAY Sports

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Detroit Lions running back Ameer Abdullah (21) mimics the viral "Salt Bae" video" with wide receiver Marvin Jones (11) wide receiver T.J. Jones (13) and wide receiver Golden Tate (15) after running for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Ford Field.  Raj Mehta, USA TODAY Sports

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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) hugs the goalpost as he celebrates this touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md., Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017.  Alex Brandon, AP

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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) pretends to participate in a sack race as he celebrates catching a touchdown pass as tight end Demetrius Harris (84) watches in the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Arlington, Texas.  Michael Ainsworth, AP

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Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell (26) celebrates his rushing touchdown against the Detroit Lions by pretending to do bench press reps.  Paul Sancya, AP

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New Orleans Saints players celebrate after an interception by safety Kenny Vaccaro (32) in the fourth quarter during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.  Benny Sieu, USA TODAY Sports

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Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (center) mimics the "Cool Runnings" bobsled routine to celebrate a touchdown with teammates Randall Cobb (L) and Jordy Nelson (R) against the Dallas Cowboys in the first half of their game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, USA, 08 October 2017.  LARRY W. SMITH, EPA-EFE

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Tennessee Titans inside linebacker Wesley Woodyard (59) celebrates with teammates after Woodyard brought down Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett to stop a Colts' drive late in the fourth quarter.  James Kenney, AP

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Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) celebrates his touchdown by playing duck, duck, goose with teammates during the second half against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field.  Patrick Gorski, Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

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Torrey Smith of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals with teammates Nelson Agholor, Alshon Jeffery and Carson Wentz as they pretend to play baseball, hitting it 'out of the park' in during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on October 8, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  Mitchell Leff, Getty Images

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Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) celebrates in a nod to Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith after a sack with cornerback Jamar Taylor (21) and outside linebacker Christian Kirksey (58) during the first half against the New York Jets at FirstEnergy Stadium.  Ken Blaze, USA TODAY Sports

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Jason Kelce leads a group spike with teammate Nelson Agholor of the Philadelphia Eagles after a fourth quarter touchdown against the Carolina Panthers.  Streeter Lecka, Getty Images

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Sep 18, 2017; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. (11) celebrates his TD reception with teammate Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate (15) at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-358874 [Via MerlinFTP Drop]  Robert Deutsch, Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster does a Dragon Ball Z celebration after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.  Evan Habeeb, USA TODAY Sports

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Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt (27) celebrates by pretending to take a nap after scoring during the second half against the Philadelphia Eagles at Arrowhead Stadium.  Denny Medley, Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

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Devonta Freeman of the Atlanta Falcons mimics shooting a free throw after scoring a 1-yard rushing touchdown during the first quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 17, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia.  Kevin C. Cox, Getty Images

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