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Free agent fullback Vonta Leach has been a Pro Bowler the past two seasons

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Vonta Leach, the three-time Pro Bowl fullback released by the Baltimore Ravens last month, is expected to make a decision on Friday and is leaning towards re-signing with the Ravens, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.

That person spoke on the condition of anonymity because he's not authorized to speak for Leach or his agent.

The Giants had expressed interest in Leach, a bruising blocker, in the wake of a knee injury suffered by starting fullback Henry Hynoski last month in minicamp. But his price tag was too high for the salary cap-strapped Giants, who offered only a veteran's minimum contract.

In addition to Baltimore, the Dolphins and Texans are among the teams to have shown interest in Leach. He has played for Houston.

Leach, 31, was scheduled to earn $3 million with the Ravens this season. He was released in May when the two sides couldn't agree on a more cap-friendly deal but the lines of communication remained open.

Within days of his release, Leach visited the Dolphins, who were reportedly $17 million under the cap. He appeared headed there but talks stalled and discussions with the Ravens heated up.

The Giants, who report to training camp on Friday, are concerned about the recovery of Hynoski, who underwent surgery in June to repair the medial collateral ligament and a chip fracture to the lateral plateau in his left knee.

Although Hynoski is believed to be on schedule in his rehab, he's expected to be sidelined most of training camp. He may be placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list. If so, he would miss the first six weeks of the season.