The New York Giants have taken relentless hits at tight end for most of the season and just before the season finale, they has taken another one.
Scott Simonson, who had been the team’s second tight end over the last few weeks, has been placed on season-ending injured reserve after suffering a concussion last week against the Washington Redskins, the team announced on Saturday.
To take Simonson’s place, the Giants have signed tight end Garrett Dickerson from their practice squad and he will be active for the finale at MetLife Stadium against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Dickerson has already had one stint on the team this season, playing in three games, but has yet to record a reception. Dickerson also played in four games for the Giants back in the 2018 season, which was his rookie year.
Simonson is the third tight end the Giants have lost for the season due to injuries, as Evan Engram (foot) and Rhett Ellison (concussion) are also on injured reserve.
Dickerson will be the backup to rookie Kaden Smith, who has made a significant impression as the Giants starting tight end since he went into action in late November.
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