Accident victim Chad Jones waived by Giants

Safety Chad Jones, the third-round pick who was involved in a horrific car accident in 2010 before he could take the field for the Giants, was waived Monday after failing a physical. Jones was working to get back to the NFL and hoped to join teammates this spring and summer.

"At this time he has residual sensory loss, muscle weakness and tenuous soft tissue coverage in the involved lower leg," Giants associate team physician Scott Rodeo said. "The resultant functional impairment precludes his ability to perform physically at the level required for professional football."

The decision allowed the Giants to sign three players from this weekend's rookie minicamp to their 90-man roster. They added wide receiver Brandon Collins of Southeastern Louisiana, linebacker Jake Muasau of Georgia State and another safety, Will Hill of Florida.

Jones may no longer be a Giant, but he has not given up on his NFL dreams.

"Chad is experiencing a minor setback and we expect a full recovery within a few months," said his agent, Rocky Arceneaux, in a statement through the team. "He thanks everyone for their continued support and prayers. He will see his teammates on the field soon."

Jones was scheduled to be in New York tomorrow Wednesday to be presented his Super Bowl ring, even though he was on the injured/non-football injury list for all of the 2011 season. His fiancee, Jade Newman, told Newsday she is unsure if Jones still will take part in the ceremony because he was waived.

"We consider Chad to be part of the Giants family, and we'll continue to work with him in his rehab," general manager Jerry Reese said. "As we've said since his accident, we're thankful he is alive and able to lead a normal life."

Coughlin honored. Tom Coughlin, who toured the Middle East with the USO in 2009 and has worked with the Wounded Warriors program, will receive the U.S. Army's Outstanding Civilian Service Award in a ceremony in Virginia next week. Coughlin will have the award presented to him by Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, Chief of Staff of the Army.

With Kimberley A. Martin