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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 place Graham Gano on IR, sign kicker Greg Joseph

The New York Giants have placed Graham Gano on IR, signed kicker Greg Joseph, and claimed LB Patrick Johnson off of waivers from Philly.

The New York Giants have signed veteran kicker Greg Joseph off the Detroit Lions’ practice squad.

Joesph will fill the void left by Graham Gano, who injured his hamstring on the opening kickoff in the Giants’ 21-18 loss to the Washington Commanders on Sunday.

The team officially placed Gano on injured reserve (IR) on Tuesday.

The Giants worked out a group of kickers on Monday, including former Giant Randy Bullock and practice squadder Jude McAntamney. As a member of the Lions at the time, Joseph did not attend the tryout.

The Giants will be Joesph’s ninth NFL team since coming into the NFL as an undrafted free agent from Florida Atlantic in 2018.

Joseph, 30, has played in 67 NFL regular season games and four postseason games. He has an 82.6 percent accuracy rate on field goals and a 90.1 percent accuracy rate on point-after attempts.

In his NFL career, Joesph has hit 16 of 28 attempts from over 50 yards with a long of 61 yards.

Additionally, the Giants also claimed linebacker Patrick Johnson off waivers from the Philadelphia Eagles.

The 26-year-old Johnson was a seventh-round pick of the Eagles in the 2021 NFL draft. He’s appeared in 49 career games (two starts), recording 35 tackles (one for a loss), three QB hits, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery.

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Giants claim former Eagles pass rusher off waivers ahead of Week 3

New York Giants claim Patrick Johnson off waivers from Eagles

Patrick Johnson stays in the NFC East after the New York Giants claimed the former Eagles pass rusher off waivers on Tuesday.

A star at Tulane, Johnson was selected in the seventh round with the 234th overall pick of the 2021 NFL draft by Philadelphia, but he was waived on Monday.

The athletic linebacker could be a plug-and-play addition for a Giants roster lacking pressure off the edge.

Johnson played four seasons for the Eagles, logging 23 solo tackles, 12 assists, and one fumble recovery.

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Eagles waive linebacker Patrick Johnson ahead of Week 2 matchup vs. Falcons

Philadelphia Eagles waive Patrick Johnson ahead of Week 2 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons

The Eagles are waiving former sixth-round pick Patrick Johnson ahead of Monday’s matchup against the Atlanta Falcons.

The team announced the move before pregame warmups and three other roster moves. 

Johnson’s departure could signal that Jalyx Hunt is ready to contribute weekly to the defense and special teams.

The athletic linebacker could be a plug-and-play addition to the practice squad if he goes unclaimed and could be elevated if an injury occurs.

Johnson has played four seasons for the Eagles, logging 23 solo tackles, 12 assists, and one fumble recovery.

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10 Eagles players poised for breakout season in 2023

We’re looking at ten Philadelphia Eagles who could have a breakout season in 2023

On Tuesday, the Eagles will participate in Week 2 of training camp, and as preseason games start to get played, it’ll be time to start discussing potential breakout performers.

Jalen Hurts turned an All-Pro season into a historic contract and the title as the face of the franchise.

At the same time, A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, Landon Dickerson, Josh Sweat, and others all took the next steps towards becoming elite at their respective positions.

As Philadelphia retools the roster, new faces will emerge, elevating their play and giving the franchise even more depth at key positions.

With the regular season fast approaching, here are 10 Eagles who could have a breakout campaign.

10 Eagles who could make the most-improved list in 2023

We’re looking at ten Philadelphia Eagles who could make the NFL’s most improved players list in 2023

The Eagles are participating in Phase One of the offseason workout program, and as the summer creeps up, it’ll be time to start discussing potential breakout performers.

Jalen Hurts turned an All-Pro season into a historic contract and the title as the face of the franchise.

At the same time, A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, Landon Dickerson, Josh Sweat, and others all took the next steps towards becoming elite at their respective positions.

As Philadelphia retools the roster, new faces will emerge, elevating their play and giving the franchise even more depth at key positions.

With training camp fast approaching, here are 10 Eagles who could make the NFL’s most improved list this season.

Eagles 2023 offseason preview: Where does Philadelphia stand at edge rusher

We’re breaking down the edge rusher position for the Philadelphia Eagles in our 2023 off-season preview

The Eagles are just 17 days from the opening round of the 2023 NFL draft, and edge rusher appears to be the desired target for GM Howie Roseman.

After leading the NFL in sacks with 70 quarterback takedowns, Philadelphia will look to reload after losing Javon Hargrave in free agency.

With Brandon Graham a year older and Derek Barnett entering the final year of his deal, the Eagles will almost certainly double dip at the position.

With the NFL offseason moving along full throttle, here’s a breakdown of the edge rusher position.

Watch: Eagles players reveal designs for My Cause My Cleats campaign in Week 13

Philadelphia Eagles reveal their designs and MISSION for the My Cause My Cleats Campaign

The National Football League’s My Cause My Cleats campaign is set to kick off over the next two weeks and the Eagles players will showcase their charitable causes by wearing specifically-designed game cleats for their matchups on Sunday, Dec. 4 when the team hosts the Tennessee Titans.

Eagles coaches and staff will join in on those efforts by wearing custom Eagles Autism Foundation sneakers in support of the team’s mission to raise funds for innovative autism research and programs.

The My Cause My Cleats campaign is an annual initiative that empowers players to express their commitment to the causes they support through creative artwork and custom designs on their game cleats.

Check out what the players will be wearing courtesy of the Philadelphia Eagles.

Predicting the Eagles inactives for Week 12 vs. Packers

Here’s an early look and prediction at the Philadelphia Eagles potential inactives for Week 12 against the Green Bay Packers at Lincoln Financial Field

The Eagles are set for a Sunday night matchup against the Packers at Lincoln Financial Field, and they’ll look to stay ahead of Minnesota in the race for home-field advantage. 

After a flurry of roster moves last week, Philadelphia has been relatively quiet outside of making additions to the practice squad.

We’re predicting the Eagles’ inactives for Week 12, and there are no surprises.