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Giants’ Daniel Jones, Evan Engram among four out vs. Dolphins

The New York Giants have ruled out QB Daniel Jones, TE Evan Engram and two others against the Miami Dolphins.

The New York Giants had hoped for a return to health in Week 15 against the Miami Dolphins, but instead, they got the exact opposite of that.

Despite shedding his walking boot and participating in practice on a limited basis, rookie quarterback Daniel Jones (ankle) was unable to receive the green light ahead of Sunday’s game and has been ruled out.

In Jones’ absence, veteran quarterback Eli Manning will make his second consecutive start and, quite possibly, his last as a member of the Giants.

In addition to Jones, tight ends Evan Engram (foot) and Rhett Ellison (concussion), and offensive lineman Kevin Zeitler (ankle) have been ruled out.

Zeitler did not practice this week, while both Engram and Ellison were limited at times.

Reserve offensive lineman Nick Gates will start at right guard in place of Zeitler, while tight ends Scott Simonson and Kaden Smith will play in place of Engram and Ellison.

Rookie cornerback Corey Ballentine (concussion) and wide receiver Golden Tate (foot) did not receive a designation and are expected to play.

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Report: Giants’ Daniel Jones, Evan Engram not expected to play vs. Dolphins

New York Giants rookie QB Daniel Jones (ankle) and TE Evan Engram (foot) are not expected to play against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.

When New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning took the podium following a Monday Night Football loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, he sounded like a man who recognized that he may have made his final start in blue.

But fate is an odd thing and despite head coach Pat Shurmur doing his best to rush rookie Daniel Jones back, it appears as if Manning will get one last start — at home in front of his East Rutherford fans.

Jones, who is recovering from a high ankle sprain suffered against the Green Bay Packers in Week 13, has been a (very) limited participant in practice this week and has not taken a single first team snap.

On Thursday, Jones did take another positive step forward however, staying after practice to get some extra work with some teammates who also stayed behind. He was moving well and looked close to a return, but the window of time he has ahead of Sunday’s game against Miami is about to close.

Meanwhile, the news was equally as bad for tight end Evan Engram, who has also been a limited participant in practice this. But like Jones, he is not expected to play.

The Giants will be back at practice on Friday morning with their official Week 15 injury report coming out later in the day.

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Giants injury report: Daniel Jones remains limited

New York Giants rookie QB Daniel Jones (ankle) was limited in practice again on Thursday and is unlikely to play in Week 15.

The New York Giants were back at practice on Thursday morning and a few minor things had changed from the day prior, but predominantly remained the same.

Rookie quarterback Daniel Jones once again appeared limited, doing some side work and taking snaps from back-up center Spencer Pulley, while veteran Eli Manning continued to work with the first team.

Meanwhile, cornerback Janoris Jenkins (ankle) was limited to the stationary bike during the portion of practice open to the media and did not have his phone in hand. Thankfully.

The news was extra discouraging for guard Kevin Zeitler (ankle), who was not at practice and is not expected to play on Sunday. He will be replaced by Nick Gates.

Rookie cornerback Corey Ballentine (concussion) and tight end Evan Engram (foot) were doing some work, as was wide receiver Golden Tate (foot).

The official injury report with designations can be found below:

Full participant: CB Corey Ballentine (concussion), WR Golden Tate (foot)

Limited participant: QB Daniel Jones (ankle), TE Rhett Ellison (concussion), TE Evan Engram (foot)

Non-participant: CB Janoris Jenkins (ankle), OL Kevin Zeitler (ankle)

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Giants injury report: Daniel Jones returns to practice

New York Giants rookie QB Daniel Jones (ankle) and TE Evan Engram (foot) returned to practice on Wednesday.

The New York Giants returned to practice in East Rutherford on Wednesday as they prepare for a Week 15 battle against the Miami Dolphins, and rookie quarterback Daniel Jones was out there with his teammates.

Jones, who is recovering from a high ankle sprain, stretched and did light work during the portion if practice open to the media. However, Jones was working with the team’s backups and veteran Eli Manning, who under center in Week 14, remained with the starters.

In addition to Jones, tight end Evan Engram (foot) was also participating in practice after missing last Saturday’s practice and ultimately finding himself declared out against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Meanwhile, tight end Rhett Ellison and rookie cornerback Corey Ballentine were each getting work as they try to return from concussions.

On the downside of things, cornerback Janoris Jenkins (ankle) and offensive lineman Kevin Zeitler (ankle) were not participating.

Once the Giants release their official injury report, we will share the designations below.

Full participant:

Limited participant:

Non-participant:

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Giants’ Evan Engram ‘hurt’ over missing Eli Manning’s return game

New York Giants TE Evan Engram admits he’s “hurt” over missing Eli Manning’s return game: “It sucks.”

New York Giants tight end Evan Engram will miss his fourth consecutive game this week with a sprained foot. What was supposed to be a breakout and career-elevating year for the dynamic third-year former first-round pick has become an exercise in frustration and futility.

“It sucks. I was really excited about this week,” Engram said after being ruled out of Monday’s game in Philadelphia. “I felt really good at the beginning of the week, felt really good in my rehab prior to the week. As the week went by, I just wasn’t ready. I made some progress but I’m not ready.”

Engram was practicing on a limited basis this week and it appeared as if he could be ready to face the Eagles on Monday and team up again with veteran quarterback Eli Manning, but the foot will keep him sidelined again.

“No setbacks,” he said when asked if he had any. “Like I said, just not ready. I couldn’t really do what I do and not ready.”

It was mentioned that he will miss perhaps his final opportunity to catch a pass from Eli.

“Personally, that’s what hurts the most about not getting out there. I was excited about the opportunity to get back out there with Eli and it sucks,” Engram said.

The Giants have three games remaining after Monday and Engram is not sure if or when he’ll be able to return to the field. He was asked if the injury is taking longer than he expected.

“Yeah, but these injuries are real tricky,’ he said. “From what they told me, the joint and the ligament requires a lot in the foot, so it’s a little tricky. Like I said, keep working at it and stay the course.”

Since playing in 15 games as a rookie in 2017, Engram was limited to 11 games last season and has only played in eight of the Giants’ 12 contests this year. He’s had his share of hurdles that is for sure.

“More adversity,” he said. “I’ve seen a lot of it, seen enough of it and I’ll overcome it.”

Engram may have to overcome that adversity elsewhere. His injury issues put his fifth-year option with the Giants in doubt and there is speculation he could be traded this offseason.

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Giants’ Evan Engram, Daniel Jones among four out vs. Eagles

The New York Giants have ruled out four players against the Philadelphia Eagles, including TE Evan Engram and QB Daniel Jones.

The New York Giants had hoped to get their full compliment of offensive play-makers back on Monday night against the Philadelphia Eagles, but that will not happen.

Despite optimism that he was close to returning, tight end Evan Engram (foot) was unable to practice on Saturday after participating each day earlier this week, indicating there was some sort of setback, and was subsequently ruled out.

In addition to Engram, rookie quarterback Daniel Jones (ankle) had his status become official as he was also ruled out.

Joining Engram and Jones on the sideline will be rookie cornerback Corey Ballentine (concussion) and tight end Rhett Ellison (concussion), who have also each been ruled out.

Finally, safety Jabrill Peppers (back) and defensive lineman Chris Peace (knee) have each been placed on season-ending injured reserve.

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Giants injury report: Daniel Jones sheds boot, still not practicing

New York Giants QB Daniel Jones shed his walking boot on Friday, but was still held out of practice and is unlikely to play in Week 14.

The New York Giants were back at it on Friday afternoon, taking the field for another practice ahead of their Monday night showdown with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Very little changed from Thursday, although rookie quarterback Daniel Jones did appear to take a step forward, shedding his boot before riding on the stationary bike during the portion of practice open to the media.

However, despite the progress, head coach Pat Shurmur once again reiterated that it’s “very likely” Eli Manning starts in place of Jones.

Meanwhile, Shurmur dismissed the ankle injury of left tackle Nate Solder as mere “maintenance,” which is good news considering the team didn’t even acknowledge the injury until Wednesday, previously saying Solder had missed practice over a personal matter.

Shurmur also finally acknowledged that safety Jabrill Peppers (back) could end up on injured reserve after suffering a vertebrae fracture a couple weeks ago.

On the other end of things, wide receiver Golden Tate (concussion) and tight end Evan Engram (foot) continued their progress and are on pace to play against the Eagles.

Below is the official injury report released by the Giants:

Full participant: WR Golden Tate (concussion), LT Nate Solder (ankle)

Limited participant: TE Evan Engram (foot)

Non-participant: QB Daniel Jones (ankle), Rhett Ellison (concussion), S Jabrill Peppers (back), DE Chris Peace (knee), CB Corey Ballentine (concussion)

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Giants injury report: Evan Engram, Golden Tate return to practice

New York Giants TE Evan Engram (foot) and WR Golden Tate (concussion) returned to practice on Thursday.

The New York Giants were back on the practice field on Thursday, but there was one noticeable, albeit unsurprising absence: rookie quarterback Daniel Jones (ankle).

Despite conspiracy theories that he’s not that badly injured, Jones was unable to practice with his teammates on Thursday, instead riding a stationary bike in a boot while trainers looked on during the portion if practice open to the media.

In addition to Jones, safety Jabrill Peppers (back) was not spotted at practice and tight end Rhett Ellison (concussion) was not participating.

On the other side of the injury front, Thursday saw the return of tight end Evan Engram (foot), wide receiver Golden Tate (concussion), cornerback Corey Ballentine (concussion) and left tackle Nate Solder (ankle).

All five of those players appeared to be practicing in full and with the sole exception of Ellison, appear poised to make their return on Monday night against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Below is the official injury report released by the Giants:

Full participant: WR Golden Tate (concussion)

Limited participant: TE Evan Engram (foot), LT Nate Solder (ankle), CB Corey Ballentine (concussion)

Non-participant: QB Daniel Jones (ankle), Rhett Ellison (concussion), S Jabrill Peppers (back) and DE Chris Peace (knee)

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Giants’ Sterling Shepard never thought he’d catch another Eli Manning pass

New York Giants WR Sterling Shepard admits he thought he’d never catch another pass from QB Eli Manning.

Like most of the football world, New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard was stunned when learning that Eli Manning, not Daniel Jones, would start on Monday night against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Jones, of course, is sidelined due to a high ankle sprain he suffered in a Week 13 loss to the Green Bay Packers, ushering in a potential farewell tour for Manning.

Ironically, Manning will likely have his full compliment of playmakers against Philly, as Shepard previously returned from a concussion, while wide receiver Golden Tate (concussion) and tight end Evan Engram (foot) are each expected back on the field this week as well.

And what did they see from Manning in his first practice as QB1 since September? The same old Eli.

Despite reports that Manning’s 2019 resulted in a “demoralized” locker room, his teammates were nothing but complimentary on Wednesday.

“It’ll be pretty cool to play with Eli again,” Shepard added. “Eli is the ultimate pro. It’s ‘next man up’ mentality.”

It would be fitting for Manning and Shepard to connect for a few big plays on Monday night, potentially earning Eli his first win a year to the day of his last victory.

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Giants’ Pat Shurmur: Eli Manning ready if needed vs. Eagles

New York Giants rookie QB Daniel Jones (ankle) is expected to play vs. the Philadelphia Eagles, but Eli Manning is “ready” if called upon.

New York Giants head coach Pat Shurmur said during his Monday conference call with reporters that Eli Manning “is ready” if rookie quarterback Daniel Jones’ ankle keeps him out of next Monday night’s game in Philadelphia against the Eagles.

Jones was hobbled in the second half of Sunday’s 31-13 loss to the Green Bay Packers but stayed in the game and toughed it out.

“Not really,” Jones said after the game when asked if his ankle held him back late in the game. “Yeah, I hurt it on that fourth down play right there. It’s sore, but that’s part of playing the game. I’ll be fine.”

The Giants have an extra day of practice this week and Shurmur anticipates Jones participating in each.

Shurmur also said that he was “hopeful” that tight end Evan Engram (foot) can return next week versus the Eagles. Engram sprained the foot in the Giants’ Week 9 loss to the Cowboys and has not played since.

The coach was asked if he had spoken to cornerback Janoris Jenkins, who was critical of defensive coordinator James Bettcher after the game on Sunday. He said he had not as Jenkins was attending to an ill family member on Monday.

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