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Giants add another kicker, insurance if Tynes leaves

Lawrence Tynes

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2012 file photo, New York Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes (9) greets a contingent of teachers, parents, and students from Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., before an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. Since the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting tragedy on Dec. 14, 2012, athletes from across the sports world have done their part to help make Newtown children smile again. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)

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The Giants announced Wednesday that they had signed kicker David Buehler, which might mean nothing, but might mean another veteran on his way out the door.

At the moment, they have three kickers on the roster, but Lawrence Tynes is an unrestricted free agent, and they might choose to get younger and cheaper there.

The 26-year-old Buehler began as a kickoff specialist, but kicked field goals in 2010 with the Cowboys. He was out of the league last year after going through hip surgery the previous year.

At the very least, Buehler is an intriguing prospect, and some degree of coverage if Tynes finds greener pastures.