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Dan Benton

Giants’ Jamie Gillan shoots down legendary ‘exploding football’ rumor

New York Giants punter Jamie Gillan, nicknamed “The Scottish Hammer,” entered the league as an undrafted rookie free agent following the 2019 NFL draft.

Although Gillan went undrafted, he prepared hard for scouts and wanted to put on a showing at his pro day. So in an effort to ready himself, he purchased three footballs that week and got to work on the practice field.

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