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Dan Benton

Emotional Tiki Barber comes to defense of Giants, owners: They aren’t racist

Since his controversial retirement at the conclusion of the 2006 season, Tiki Barber has had a rocky relationship with New York Giants fans. He has not, however, had as rocky a relationship with the team or its owners.

On Tuesday, former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores filed a lawsuit against the NFL and its teams, including the Giants, alleging racism in their hiring practices. He accused New York of running him through a “sham” process to make it appear as if a minority candidate was being seriously considered.

The Giants released a statement emphatically denying the allegations, noting that Flores was considered a finalist for the job.

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