New York Giants release veteran linebacker Michael Boley Washington Redskins Robert Griffin III tries to avoid pressure from New York Giants Michael Boleyat MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Oct. 21, 2012. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., Feb. 5 (UPI) -- The New York Giants have released veteran linebacker Michael Boley, the team announced Tuesday. Boley had 355 tackles, 3 1/2 sacks and three interceptions in 57 games (including 50 starts) over four seasons with the Giants after signing as a free agent in 2009. The 30-year-old was a key player in New York's 2011 Super Bowl championship season and appeared in all 16 regular-season games in 2012, racking up 92 tackles and picking off three passes. "Michael Boley was brought here as a fast, athletic, versatile linebacker," Giants Coach Tom Coughlin said. We recognized his special skills were in coverage. He's a smart player who made some big plays for us. Boley amassed 685 tackles, 9 1/2 sacks and eight interceptions in 121 career games (102 starts) with the Giants and the Atlanta Falcons.