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After missing out on Jacoby Jones the Giants are going after wide receiver/returner Ted Ginn Jr.

(David T. Foster III/Charlotte Observer/MCT)

(Updated with Ginn going to visit the Cardinals)

With wide receiver/kick returner Jacoby Jones back in Baltimore and out of the picture for the Giants, it's on to the next one.

In this case, that appears to be Ted Ginn Jr. The Giants have turned their attention to the Panthers free agent after missing out on Jones, NJ.com has learned.

Jones received a reported four years and $14.5 million. He is believed to have turned down a larger offer, although it's unclear if that was from the Giants.

Like Jones, Ginn also serves multiple purposes. He’s a speedy No. 3 or 4 wide receiver who also returns punts and kicks.

The 28-year-old Ohio State product caught 36 passes for 556 yards and five touchdowns this past season in Carolina. He had a healthy 15.4 yards per reception.

Ginn also averaged 23.8 yards per kickoff return and 12.2 on punts. He was sixth in the NFL on punt returns and 16th on kickoffs. The Giants didn’t have anyone in the Top 20 of either category.

It was clear to anyone that watched the Giants last season that the return game needed to be upgraded. Owner John Mara even went as far to mention it in his postseason press conference.

Now, with their cards shown, it appears the Giants are making a concerted effort to find that returner in free agency. And they appear to favor a returner who can also double as a veteran wide receiver. BEGIN SOCIAL BOX

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Landing Ginn will not be easy. There should be ample competition for his services. The seven-year veteran visited the Bucs Wednesday and Donte Whitner’s

publicly campaigning

for the Browns to bring him to Cleveland. Carolina also reportedly remains interested in retaining his services and he's scheduled to visit the Cardinals on Thursday.