After ugly ending, why did Giants bring back Hakeem Nicks? And what does he have left? Posted Nov 18, 2015 The latest head-scratcher (in a year that has already seen a star defensive end blow off his finger, the star quarterback tell his running back not to score a touchdown they desperately needed and a star wide receiver hang on the active roster for 10 games before finally landing on injured reserve) is the Giants re-signing Hakeem Nicks. (NJ.com)