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Giants injury report: Brian Burns expected to play vs. Falcons

New York Giants LB Brian Burns missed practice again on Thursday, joining a 21-player injury report, but is expected to play vs. Falcons.

The New York Giants took the field on Thursday for their second of three practices ahead of a Week 16 game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.

Beforehand, head coach Brian Daboll updated the status of several injured players, including linebacker Brian Burns, who he said would not practice for the second straight day but could suit up come Sunday.

“Should be ready to go for the game,” he said of Burns.

Daboll was also optimistic that quarterback Tommy DeVito, who remains in concussion protocol, would serve as QB2 against the Falcons.

“I think he’ll be available,” he said.

Meanwhile, quarterback Drew Lock, who is dealing with heel and elbow issues, made it through Wednesday’s practice okay and remains the projected starter on Sunday.

The Giants’ full Thursday injury report can be found below:

Did not participate: OL Aaron Stinnie (concussion), LB Bobby Okereke (backs), LB Brian Burns (ankle), LB Patrick Johnson (knee), CB Greg Stroman Jr. (shoulder/shin)

Limited participant: QB Tommy DeVito (concussion), CB Deonte Banks (ribs), CB Cor’Dale Flott (quad/finger), CB Art Green (shoulder), DT Rakeem Nunez-Roches (neck/shoulder), CB Andru Phillips (shoulder), OL John Michael Schmitz (ankle), RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. (ankle)

Full participant: LB Dyontae Johnson (ankle), OL Austin Schlottmann (fibula), S Dane Belton (knee), DL Cory Durden (shoulder), QB Drew Lock (heel/elbow), TE Chris Manhertz (ankle), WR Malik Nabers (knee/foot), WR Wan’Dale Robinson (shoulder)

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Giants list an astonishing 21 players on injury report

The New York Giants listed an astonishing 21 players on their Wednesday injury report, including linebackers Brian Burns and Bobby Okereke.

The New York Giants returned to practice on Wednesday afternoon in preparation for a Week 16 game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.

Before taking the field, head coach Brian Daboll stepped up to the podium and spoke with reporters.

Two days after lacking clarity on the quarterback situation, Daboll revealed that Drew Lock is expected to start on Sunday barring a setback. He also expects Tommy DeVito to clear concussion protocol and serve as QB3.

“Drew should be okay,” Daboll told reporters. “(DeVito) moving through the protocol. He’ll do something today. I envision him being — I mean, who knows with concussions, but he’ll have a chance. If he is, he’ll be number two.”

Tim Boyle, who took over in Week 15, will fill the role of emergency third quarterback.

Meanwhile, Daboll revealed that linebacker Patrick Johnson will likely miss Sunday’s game with a knee issue.

The Giants’ full Wednesday injury report can be found below:

Did not participate: OL Aaron Stinnie (concussion), LB Bobby Okereke (backs), LB Brian Burns (ankle), LB Patrick Johnson (knee), CB Greg Stroman Jr. (shoulder/shin)

Limited participant: QB Tommy DeVito (concussion), QB Drew Lock (heel/elbow), CB Deonte Banks (ribs), S Dane Belton (knee), DL Cory Durden (shoulder), CB Cor’Dale Flott (quad), CB Art Green (shoulder), TE Chris Manhertz (ankle), WR Malik Nabers (knee/foot), DT Rakeem Nunez-Roches (neck/shoulder), CB Andru Phillips (shoulder), WR Wan’Dale Robinson (shoulder), OL John Michael Schmitz (ankle), RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. (ankle)

Full participant: LB Dyontae Johnson (ankle), OL Austin Schlottmann (fibula)

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Giants’ injury report swells with nearly 20 players listed

The New York Giants released their Thursday injury report and it swelled to nearly 20 players, including 18 of whom are on the 53-man roster.

The New York Giants took the field on Thursday for their second of three practices ahead of a Week 15 game against the Baltimore Ravens at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Beforehand, head coach Brian Daboll updated the status of several injured players, including positive news regarding offensive tackle Evan Neal and cornerback Deonte Banks, each of whom has a chance to play on Sunday.

Daboll also revealed that rookie safety Tyler Nubin, who was placed on season-ending injured reserve (IR) on Wednesday, will “probably” undergo surgery on his injured ankle.

The Giants’ full Thursday injury report can be found below:

Did not participate: QB Drew Lock (heel/elbow), CB Andru Phillips (shoulder), LB Bobby Okereke (back), OL Jon Runyan Jr. (ankle), DT Rakeem Nunez-Roches (neck/shoulder)

Limited participant: CB Deonte Banks (rib), CB Cor’Dale Flott (quad/knee), OL Jermaine Eluemunor (quad), OL Chris Hubbard (knee), S Dane Belton (knee), OL Joshua Ezeudu (knee), WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton (shoulder), WR Malik Nabers (hip), DL Jordon Riley (knee), OL John Michael Schmitz (neck), OL Austin Schlottmann (fibula), OL Evan Neal (hip/ankle)

Full participant: LB Dyontae Johnson (ankle), DB Art Green (quad)

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Giants injury report: Drew Lock, Jon Runyan likely out vs. Ravens

The New York Giants listed nearly 20 players on their Wednesday injury report, including QB Drew Lock and OL Jon Runyan Jr.

The New York Giants returned to practice on Wednesday afternoon in preparation for a Week 15 game against the Baltimore Ravens at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Before taking the field, head coach Brian Daboll stepped up to the podium and spoke with reporters.

Most of what Daboll revealed was not anything considered positive news, beginning with quarterback Drew Lock, who is in a walking boot and unlikely to play on Sunday.

“I wouldn’t say he’s doing great. He’s in a boot,” Daboll said. “He has a heel. He won’t practice today. He won’t be out on a practice field today. Can’t tell you if he’d be ready to go right now. So, Tommy (DeVito) will get all the reps.

“Can’t see him going tomorrow. Hopefully Friday we can see whether or not he can end up being a two or a three. But, not there yet as of today.”

Additionally, guard Jon Runyan Jr. is also expected to miss the Ravens game but there is at least some optimism that left tackle Jermaine Eluemunor could return.

“Jermaine, he’s made good progress,” Daboll said. “Probably more optimistic with Jermaine.”

If there was a sliver of good news, it’s that cornerback Deonte Banks returned to practice on a limited basis.

The Giants’ full Wednesday injury report can be found below:

Did not participate: QB Drew Lock (heel), CB Andru Phillips (shoulder), LB Bobby Okereke (back), OL Jon Runyan Jr. (ankle), OL Evan Neal (ankle), DT Rakeem Nunez-Roches (neck/shoulder)

Limited participant: CB Deonte Banks (rib), CB Cor’Dale Flott (quad/knee), OL Jermaine Eluemunor (quad), OL Chris Hubbard (knee), S Dane Belton (knee), OL Joshua Ezeudu (knee), WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton (shoulder), DB Art Green (quad), WR Malik Nabers (hip), DL Jordon Riley (knee), OL John Michael Schmitz (neck), OL Austin Schlottmann (fibula)

Full participant: LB Dyontae Johnson (ankle)

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Giants’ Bobby Okereke, Deonte Banks out vs. Saints

The New York Giants have ruled out LB Bobby Okereke and CB Deonte Banks, listed two as doubtful and six others as questionable in Week 14.

The New York Giants will take on the New Orleans Saints at MetLife Stadium on Sunday afternoon and will enter the game extremely shorthanded.

In addition to their many other injuries, head coach Brian Daboll revealed on Friday that rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers is now dealing with a hip issue that required an MRI. He was previously limited in practice due to a groin injury.

“He won’t practice today. He’s got a hip flexor,” Daboll said. “(But) he’s not ruled out, no.”

Several other players, including defensive lineman Rakeem Nunez-Roches and linebacker Bobby Okereke, continued to miss practice and were ruled out for the team’s Week 14.

Even those who did a little work, such as cornerback Deonte Banks, didn’t make enough progress to suit up against the Saints.

Full injury reports for both the Giants and Saints can be found below:

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New York Giants

Out: LB Bobby Okereke (back), CB Deonte Banks (rib), DT Rakeem Nunez-Roches (neck/shoulder)

Doubtful: DT D.J. Davidson (shoulder), OL Jermaine Eluemunor (quad)

Questionable: WR Malik Nabers (hip), OL Chris Hubbard (knee), LB Dyontae Johnson (ankle), OL Evan Neal (hip), CB Andru Phillips (shoulder), DT Jordon Riley (knee), CB Cor’Dale Flott (quad/knee)

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New Orleans Saints

Out: TE Taysom Hill (knee), OL Nick Saldiveri (knee), WR Bub Means (ankle)

Doubtful: None

Questionable: DE Tanoh Kpassagnon (Achilles), RB Kendre Miller (hamstring)

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Giants injury report: Jermaine Eluemunor, Evan Neal return to practice

New York Giants OL Jermaine Eluemunor and OL Evan Neal returned to practice on Thursday, while QB Tommy DeVito took a step toward suiting up.

The New York Giants took the field on Thursday for their second of three practices ahead of a Week 14 game against the New Orleans Saints at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Beforehand, head coach Brian Daboll updated the status of several injured players, including quarterback Tommy DeVito, who now appears in line to suit up on Sunday.

“(He looked) better than he’s been, so he will be the No. 2,” Daboll said.

Daboll also offered a positive update on offensive tackles Jermaine Eluemunor and Evan Neal, revealing their return to practice.

The Giants’ full Thursday injury report can be found below:

Did not participate: CB Deonte Banks (rib), LB Bobby Okereke (back), DT Rakeem Nunez-Roches (neck)

Limited participant: OL Jermaine Eluemunor (quad), OL Evan Neal (hip), DT D.J. Davidson (shoulder), DT Jordon Riley (knee), S Dane Belton (hip), WR Malik Nabers (groin), S Tyler Nubin (knee)

Full participant: QB Tommy DeVito (forearm), WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton (Achilles), LB Dyontae Johnson (ankle)

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Giants injury report: Dyontae Johnson designated to return from IR

The New York Giants have activated linebacker Dyontae Johnson to return from IR on a day with a very lengthy injury report.

The New York Giants returned to practice on Wednesday afternoon in preparation for a Week 14 game against the New Orleans Saints at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Before taking the field, head coach Brian Daboll stepped up to the podium and spoke with reporters.

Among Daboll’s reveals was that quarterback Tommy DeVito is still dealing with a forearm injury, which means Drew Lock will start on Sunday. The coach would not commit to DeVito being active as a backup.

The Giants also designated linebacker Dyontae Johnson to return from injured reserve (IR). His 21-day window officially opened on Wednesday as he returned to practice.

Daboll also shared ominous news on a multitude of other players, including offensive tackle Jermaine Eluemunor, saying they all have a chance to play against the Saints but should be considered “week to week,” which effectively encompasses the remainder of the season.

“I’d say week-to-week,” Daboll said of the injured players. “I think they all have a chance, but I think it’s too early to tell how optimistic I am with it.”

If Eluemunor and right tackle Evan Neal can’t play on Sunday, Chris Hubbard and Joshua Ezeudu will start.

The Giants’ full Wednesday injury report can be found below:

Did not participate: CB Deonte Banks (rib), LB Bobby Okereke (back), OL Jermaine Eluemunor (quad), OL Evan Neal (hip), DT Rakeem Nunez-Roches (neck)

Limited participant: QB Tommy DeVito (forearm), DT D.J. Davidson (shoulder), DT Jordon Riley (knee), WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton (Achilles), LB Dyontae Johnson (ankle)

Full participant: None

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Giants open practice window for LB Matthew Adams

The New York Giants have opened the 21-day practice window for linebacker Matthew Adams.

Two New York Giants linebackers, Matthew Adams and Dyontae Johnson, are eligible for a return designation from injured reserve (IR) now that the NFL has entered Week 5.

The team has 21 days to activate them.

On Wednesday, head coach Brian Daboll announced that Adams’ window has been activated.

Adams was placed on IR by the Giants on August 28 with a quad issue.

Johnson suffered an ankle injury during the Giants’ first preseason game against the Detroit Lions and was placed on IR on August 29.

The Giants currently have depth at inside linebacker in Ty Summers and rookie Darius Muasau behind starters Bobby Okereke and Micah McFadden, so they may wait a bit to bring one — or both — of these players back.

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Giants place Dyontae Johnson on IR, sign Curtis Bolton

The New York Giants placed inside linebacker Dyontae Johnson (ankle) on IR with a designation to return and signed linebacker Curtis Bolton.

On Wednesday, the New York Giants placed backup inside linebacker Dyontae Johnson on injured reserve (IR) with a designation to return.

Johnson suffered an ankle sprain in the Giants’ preseason opener against the Detroit Lions and since he was on the 53-man roster as of 4:00 p.m. EDT Tuesday afternoon, will be eligible to return when ready.

In a corresponding roster move, the Giants also signed linebacker Curtis Bolton.

For Bolton, the Giants will be his eighth stop in his short NFL career, which began as an undrafted rookie free agent out of Oklahoma with Green Bay in 2019.

The 28-year-old Bolton has appeared in 28 NFL games — 23 for Las Vegas and five for Detroit. He was mainly been used on special teams.

In 28 career games, Bolton has recorded 16 tackles (11 solo), and returned one punt for 17 yards.

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Giants’ Dyontae Johnson week-to-week with ankle injury

New York Giants LB Dyontae Johnson is “week-to-week” with an ankle injury after a strong showing in the team’s first preseason game.

New York Giants backup linebacker Dyontae Johnson, who left Thursday’s 14-3 preseason win over the Detroit Lions with an ankle injury, is now being considered week-to-week.

ESPN’s Jordan Raanan was the first to report the news.

“He was going to come back,” head coach Brian Daboll said after the game. “He was talking about it. I think he had an ankle. Injury-wise, I don’t have any update. I haven’t met with Ronnie (Barnes) or anything like that.”

On Friday, Daboll still did not have an official update on Johnson.

Johnson is in his second season with the Giants after spending 2023 on the team’s practice squad. He has a legitimate chance to make the roster (if healthy) as the Giants’ primary backup to inside linebackers Bobby Okereke and Micah McFadden.

“I’ve been very pleased with him up to this point. He’s doing a really good job,” defensive coordinator Shane Bowen said about Johnson last week.

“I think he’s, again, fighting for a role. You know, fighting for a role. And like I tell those guys, those backup positions, special teams are going to be a vital part of that. But defensively for us, he’s done a really good job for us stepping in there, and he’s been productive.”

The injury could impact Johnson’s chances to be on that final 53-man roster in three weeks. He is being challenged by rookie Darius Muasau, who also had a strong showing on Thursday night.

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