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Giants injury report: Cor’Dale Flott, Wan’Dale Robinson remain limited

The New York Giants were off on Thursday but released a projected injury report that didn’t change from the day prior.

The New York Giants gave the players a day off on Thursday which meant there was no practice. And while some players were at the facility, there was no on-field activity.

Accordingly, the Giants were forced to project their second injury report of the week and as a result, there were no official changes to a player’s status.

Cornerback Cor’Dale Flott and wide receiver Wan’Dale Robinson remain “limited.” Their status for Sunday night is 50-50.

The Giants’ (projected) Thursday injury report can be found below:

Did not participate: N/A

Limited participant: CB Cor’Dale Flott (hamstring), S Gervarrius Owens (hamstring), WR Wan’Dale Robinson (knee), RB Gary Brightwell (knee), LB Cam Brown (ankle), TE Lawrence Cager (ankle), DT D.J. Davidson (knee)

Full participant: N/A

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Giants injury report: Wan’Dale Robinson, 6 others limited

The New York Giants had the entire team available for practice on Wednesday but seven players, including WR Wan’Dale Robinson, were limited.

The New York Giants took the field for their first (open) practice of the 2023 regular season on Wednesday, which also gave way to their first official injury report and a few updates from head coach Brian Daboll.

The good news? Despite being a little banged up at the conclusion of training camp, every single member of the team’s 53-man roster practiced in at least a limited capacity.

“It’s good to have them all out here,” Daboll told reporters.

Wide receiver Wan’Dale Robinson, who was activated from the physically unable to perform (PUP) list on cutdown day, continued to progress toward a return. He was limited on Wednesday alongside six others.

The Giants’ Wednesday injury report can be found below:

Did not participate: N/A

Limited participant: CB Cor’Dale Flott (hamstring), S Gervarrius Owens (hamstring), WR Wan’Dale Robinson (knee), RB Gary Brightwell (knee), LB Cam Brown (ankle), TE Lawrence Cager (ankle), DT D.J. Davidson (knee)

Full participant: N/A

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Giants injury update: D.J. Davidson activated from PUP

The New York Giants have activated DT D.J. Davidson from PUP and offered updates on several other injured players, including Collin Johnson.

Prior to practice on Monday, New York Giants defensive lineman D.J. Davidson passed his physical and was activated from the physically unable to perform (PUP) list.

Davidson joins a suddenly deep group of interior defensive linemen, including rookie Jordon Riley, who played well in his NFL preseason debut.

Wide receiver Wan’Dale Robinson (knee) and cornerback Aaron Robinson (knee) remain on PUP with no timetable for return, although general manager Joe Schoen previously implied that Robinson could be activated this week.

The news on wide receiver Collin Johnson, who suffered a knee injury against the Detroit Lions, was also somewhat positive. His issue does not appear to be long-term.

“I don’t think it’s long-term, but I’m not a doctor, either,” head coach Brian Daboll told reporters.

Johnson will not practice on Monday but right tackle Evan Neal (concussion) will take a step forward. He will participate in the non-contact portion of practice as he works his way back. However, Neal remains in concussion protocol.

Meanwhile, offensive linemen Devery Hamilton (leg) and Tyre Phillips (unknown), running back Gary Brightwell (ankle), linebacker Cam Crown (unknown), defensive lineman Ryder Anderson (triceps), and defensive back Nick McCloud (stomach) will not practice.

Finally, cornerback Cor’Dale Flott (abdominal) will practice after leaving Friday night’s preseason game against the Lions early. Nose tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (groin) will also practice.

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5 players who could have bigger roles for Giants in 2023

These five New York Giants (who are still under contract) are likely to see a larger role during the 2023 regular season.

The New York Giants got many key contributions from first-year players in 2022 which helped them become a playoff team for the first time since 2016.

But some of the players they brought in didn’t — or couldn’t — help them due to injury or lost snaps in a numbers game.

Next season, we see many of those players stepping back up and contributing. Here are five names to watch in 2023.

Giants’ Joe Schoen addresses 2022 NFL draft class

New York Giants GM Joe Schoen offers brief commentary on all 11 players from the 2022 NFL draft class, which was his first-ever as GM.

The New York Giants wrapped up the 2022 season on Monday with year-end press conferences from general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll.

Multiple topics were discussed throughout the dual presser, including Schoen’s take on the 2022 NFL draft class — an 11-player group that contributed heavily throughout the year.

As a reminder, here’s a look at each of those picks:

  • Round 1: No. 5 – Kayvon Thibodeaux, DE, Oregon
  • Round 1: No. 7 (from CHI) – Evan Neal, OT, Alabama
  • Round 2: No. 43 (from ATL) – Wan’Dale Robinson, WR, Kentucky
  • Round 3: No. 67  – Joshua Ezeudu, G, North Carolina
  • Round 3: No. 81 (from MIA) – Cor’Dale Flott, CB, LSU
  • Round 4: No. 112 (from CHI) – Daniel Bellinger, TE, San Diego State
  • Round 4: No. 114 – Dane Belton, S, Iowa
  • Round 5: No. 146 (from NYJ) – Micah McFadden, LB, Indiana
  • Round 5: No. 147 – D.J. Davidson, DT, Arizona State
  • Round 5: No. 173 (from KC via BAL) – Marcus McKethan, G, North Carolina
  • Round 6: No. 182 – Darrian Beavers, LB, Cincinnati

Although many of these rookies played significant roles, injuries were the theme. All missed time over the course of the 17-game season with the exception of linebacker Micah McFadden.

Some missed the entire season.

Here’s what Schoen had to say about each member of his first-ever draft class.

Giants rookie D.J. Davidson out for season with torn ACL

The New York Giants have placed rookie DL D.J. Davidson on season-ending injured reserve with a torn ACL.

New York Giants rookie defensive lineman D.J. Davidson, who was selected in the fifth-round of the 2022 NFL draft, had to be carted off the field this past Sunday against the Green Bay Packers.

Judging by the reaction of his teammates, the injury appeared severe. However, initial reports were that Davidson had only suffered a sprained MCL and would return at some point this season.

Unfortunately, that is not the case.

On Tuesday, the Giants announced that Davidson suffered a torn ACL and was placed on season-ending injured reserve.

Davidson is the third Giants rookie to suffer a torn ACL this year, joining linebacker Darrian Beavers and offensive lineman Marcus McKethan.

Davidson appeared in all five games this season, taking snaps on both defensive and special teams. He recorded four tackles (two solo).

The Giants have not yet made a roster move to replace Davidson on the 53-man roster.

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Giants stun Packers in London, improve to 4-1

The New York Giants rallied in the second half to stun the Green Bay Packers, 27-22, in London and improved their record to 4-1.

The New York Giants headed overseas to London where they were 7.5-point underdogs against the Green Bay Packers. NFL experts heavily favored Green Bay in the game with 99% of all insider picks going with Aaron Rodgers & Co.

The Giants didn’t care.

Despite injuries mounting at an incredibly rapid pace, Big Blue was able to overcome a 20-10 halftime deficit to stun the Packers, putting up 17 second half points to secure a 27-22 victory.

The Giants are now the “worst 4-1 team in NFL history.”

Andrew Thomas, Dexter Lawrence were highest-graded Giants in Week 3

Andrew Thomas and Dexter Lawrence were the highest-graded New York Giants in a Week 3 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.

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The New York Giants fell to the Dallas Cowboys, 23-16, on Monday night due in large part to being dominated in the trenches. Ironically, however, that’s where some of the team’s highest-graded players resided.

Left tackle Andrew Thomas continued his early-season dominance, earning a team-leading grade of 79.5 courtesy of Pro Football Focus. He was followed by tight end Daniel Bellinger (76.5), center Jon Feliciano (71.6) and quarterback Daniel Jones (64.5).

The Feliciano grade is surprising to say the least.

Other notable offensive grades include right guard Mark Glowinski (63.2), running back Saquon Barkley (60.5) and wide receiver Kenny Golladay (53.8).

The lowest-graded Giants on offense were right tackle Evan Neal (45.8) and guard Ben Bredeson (44.8).

Defensively, nose tackle Dexter Lawrence tied with cornerback Fabian Moreau for the highest grade (77.5). They were followed by defensive lineman Nick Williams (75.0), linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux (73.2) and safety Xavier McKinney (72.4).

Other notable defensive grades include linebacker Oshane Ximines (71.8), safety Julian Love (66.9) and linebacker Tae Crowder (47.4).

The lowest-graded Giants on defense were nose tackle D.J. Davidson (29.6) and safety Dane Belton (27.1).

The Giants’ highest-graded special teams player was Fabian Moreau (65.7).

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2022 Giants training camp preview: Defensive line

The New York Giants will see a mix of old and new across their defensive line in 2022.

The New York Giants’ defense will be under a different direction this season with the arrival of coordinator Wink Martindale, one of the best in the business the past decade.

The unit will be coached by the well-travelled line coach Andre Patterson and former Pro Bowl linebacker-turned-coach Bryan Cox.

The Giants are relying on a mixture of holdovers and newcomers to form a group that hopefully will become the foundation of Martindale’s scheme.

Here is a quick rundown of the defensive line heading into training camp.

7 Giants with the most to gain at training camp

As the official start to training camp looms, here’s a look at the seven New York Giants who stand to gain the most.

New York Giants rookies and select veterans will report for training camp on Tuesday, July 19. The remainder of the team will report on Tuesday, July 26 with the first practice getting underway on Wednesday, July 27.

It may be hard to believe but football season is just around the bend.

With the start of Giants camp now just a week away, here’s a quick look at seven players who stand the most to gain.