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To: Robert F. Newton who wrote (2064)	2/18/1999 8:34:00 AM
From: JakeStraw	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 45639

GIANTS TERMINATE CALLOWAY; WIDMER RE-SIGNED FOR $11.2 MILLION (AP) - Chris Calloway, who led the New York Giants in receptions the last four seasons, had his contract terminated in a salary cap move by the team after it signed linebacker Corey Widmer to an $11.2 million deal on Wednesday. The release of Calloway will give the Giants an opportunity to see what young receivers Amani Toomer, Joe Jurevicius and Brian Alford can do when playing opposite Ike Hilliard. "In my two years here, this was the toughest move I've had to make," Giants coach Jim Fassel said. "We've improved the quality and the depth at the receiving position. That, along with the salary cap, forced us to go in this direction. Chris is a true professional, and I wish him nothing but the best." Calloway, 30, was to earn a little more than $1 million this season, including a $500,000 roster bonus due on March 1. A starter since 1993, the sure-handed Calloway had 62 receptions for 812 yards and six touchdowns this past season, all team highs. The nine-year veteran caught a pass in 88 of 89 games since becoming a starter and ended his career with catches in a team-record 47 straight games. That broke the old record of 46 set by Dave Meggett between 1989-93. "I have had a good career with the Giants," said Calloway. "I appreciate my time here and the opportunity the organization gave me to play. I hope to continue to play somewhere this season." The release of Calloway overshadowed Widmer's big day. He moved into the starting lineup at middle linebacker in 1996 and last season he finished with 85 total tackles, a fumble recovery and five passes defended. "It was very important to me to stay here," said Widmer, a seventh round draft choice from Montana State in 1992.