Giants release LB Michael Boley

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - The New York Giants have released linebacker Michael Boley after four seasons with the team..

The 30-year-old Boley appeared in all 16 games last year with 11 starts. He was fourth on team in tackles with 84, including 61 solo. He had three interceptions, one in each of the first three games.

He played a major role in the Giants victory over the New England Patriots in last season's Super Bowl, making 10 tackles.

Boley joined the Giants as a free agent in 2009 after four seasons with the Atlanta Falcons.