By Justin Worsley,
Former New York Giants running back Tiki Barber has filled papers with the NFL to come out of retirement and attempt a comeback.
Barber last played for the Giants in 2006, a team he has spent his entire career with and is the franchise's all-time leader in rushing yards. Since retiring as a player, Barber has worked as a broadcaster on NBC's "Today" program. The network did not renew his contract last year.
The Giants still hold Barber's rights, however, the team has already stated that they will not retain the 35-year-old. Barber fell out of favor with Giants fans after his critical comments about head coach Tom Coughlin and quarterback Eli Manning's leadership skills. The Giants won the Super Bowl in 2007, their first season without Barber.
Barber's twin brother, Ronde, has spent his entire 14-year career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and will return next season. In his final season, Barber ran for 1,662 and five touchdowns.
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