Kevin Atkins, Mark Thompson Work Out For Giants

The New York Giants worked out XFL St. Louis Battlehawks defensive tackle Kevin Atkins on Monday, according to a league source. The Giants also worked out linebackers Joe Giles-Harris, Kyahva Tezino and running back Mark Thompson. The 24-year-old Atkins played his college ball at Fresno State and also spent some time with the San Francisco 49ers, although he has never appeared in an NFL game. Thompson, meanwhile won the offensive Most Valuable Player award in the USFL and could be brought in to provide depth at the running back position in New York.