The Giants brought back a local product on Friday when they agreed to terms with Chris Manhertz, a tight end who grew up in The Bronx.

Manhertz, 31, is a nine-year NFL veteran with an unusual backstory. He played basketball at Cardinal Spellman High School and also in college at Canisius. 

He took up football after that and carved out a career as a blocking tight end with the Saints, Panthers, Jaguars and last season with the Broncos. 

In 120 NFL games (53 starts), Manhertz has 26 receptions for 271 yards and two touchdowns. 

He has been remarkably durable, playing no fewer than 15 games in each of the past seven seasons. 

He was released by the Broncos earlier this week.

Manhertz received a one-year, veteran minimum deal for $1.2 million.

This is the second tight end the Giants added this week, having signed Jack Stoll, 26, on Thursday. 

Stoll played the last three years for the Eagles and had 20 receptions for 183 yards. The Giants this week also re-signed tight end Lawrence Cager.

After a frenzied start to free agency the Giants are now filling the back end of their roster. They do not know the status of their starting tight end, Darren Waller, who is contemplating retirement. 

At present, Daniel Bellinger, entering his third year with the team, would be their starter at the position.