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Posted: 3/3/2013 9:58pm et

The Carolina Panthers may look to sign New York Giants impending free-agent WR Ramses Barden this offseason because he could be productive in the team's vertical passing game.

Huddle Up: Perhaps the Panthers being swayed by Barden's career-best performance (9 catches for 138 yards) against them in a Week 3 Thursday night game last season? In any case, though, Barden deserves a chance to show what he can do with a more prominent role after being buried on the depth chart behind Hakeem Nicks, Victor Cruz and Co. in New York the past several seasons.

Posted: 2/25/2013 5:21pm et

Jeff Sperbeck, agent for New York Giants impending free-agent WR Ramses Barden, said the Giants have interest in re-signing Barden but will allow him to test free agency.

Huddle Up: Barden is log-jammed behind Hakeem Nicks, Victor Cruz, and Rueben Randle in New York so it makes sense to see what else might be out there for him.

Posted: 1/17/2013 1:12pm et

New York Giants impending free-agent WR Ramses Barden said he hopes to re-sign with the team this offseason. He said he would like for him and his agent to sit down with the Giants management and work out an agreement.

Huddle Up: Barden definitely flashed with his 9-catch, 138-yard effort against the Panthers in Week 3, and retaining the WR at the right price has to be on the Giants' list of considerations given starter Hakeem Nicks' health issues of late.

Posted: 10/4/2012 6:02pm et

New York Giants WR Ramses Barden (concussion) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 4.

Huddle Up: With Hakeem Nicks (knee) already ruled out for Week 5, the Giants would be down a pair of wideouts if Barden is unable to go Sunday. Fortunately, the Giants are deep in pass catchers with WRs Victor Cruz, Domenik Hixon and rookie Rueben Randle and TE Martellus Bennett all able to pick up the slack.

Posted: 10/3/2012 12:36pm et

Updating a previous item, New York Giants WR Ramses Barden (concussion) suffered a concussion late in the team's Week 4 game, according to head coach Tom Coughlin.

Huddle Up: With Nicks potentially out again, this opens the door up for Domenik Hixon to have a huge game. Rueben Randle could also have a sneaky good day as the No. 3 receiver this week. Monitor Barden's status through the rest of the week so you can plan accordingly.

Posted: 9/20/2012 11:59pm et

New York Giants WR Ramses Barden caught a game-high 9 passes for 138 yards Thursday night in a 36-7 win over the Carolina Panthers.

Huddle Up: RB Andre Brown wasn't the only Giants backup to spring a fantasy surprise Thursday night as the 6-foot-6 Barden proved to be a more than capable fill-in for the injured Hakeem Nicks. Barden matched his 2011 reception total in one night and easily eclipsed last year's reception yardage total of 94 on 10 targets.

Posted: 8/30/2012 8:11pm et

New York Giants WR Ramses Barden appears to have solidified his roster spot after two solid preseason games. 'At this point, the decisions aren't up to me,' Barden said. 'I think I bring a lot to the team. I think people see that and I think they want me to continue to bring those attributes to the team during the course of the season.'

Huddle Up: The fourth-year wideout was the Giants' second-leading receiver this preseason with 9 catches for 91 yards and a TD. Barden only has 15 receptions in his 3 seasons, but at 6-foot-6, he has the size to be a red-zone threat.

Posted: 8/29/2012 12:34pm et

New York Giants WR Ramses Barden may have solidified a spot on the final roster with his performance in the third preseason game.

Huddle Up: Barden could be a waiver wire hero should injury befall someone, but he will be buried on the depth chart otherwise with Hakeem Nicks, Victor Cruz, Rueben Randle and possibly Jernel Jernigan ahead of him.