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Injury Update: Eagles’ Zack Ertz out; Giants’ Rhett Ellison to IR

The New York Giants have placed tight end Rhett Ellison (concussion) on injured reserve and promoted defensive lineman Chris Slayton from the practice squad.

The Philadelphia Eagles will be without their top Giant Killer for Sunday’s crucial matchup with the New York Giants.

Tight end Zack Ertz has been ruled out with rib and back injuries.

Also out is wide receiver Nelson Agholor (knee). Offensive tackle Lane Johnson (ankle) and cornerback Jalen Mills (ankle) are questionable. Mills was the only one of the four to practice on Friday but was limited.

Ertz caught the game-tying and game-winning touchdowns for the Eagles in their 23-17 overtime victory over the Giants in Week 14.

The Giants will be without right tackle Mike Remmers and tight ends Rhett Ellison and Scott Simonson, who are all out with concussions.

Ellison, who has not played since Week 10, was subsequently placed on IR. Defensive lineman Chris Slayton, a seventh round pick by the Giants in this year’s NFL Draft out of Syracuse, was promoted from the practice squad.

Cornerbacks Corey Ballentine (back) and Sam Beal (shoulder) and linebacker Alec Ogletree (back) were are limited at practice on Friday and are all listed as questionable.

The Giants may make another roster move to add a tight end since they have just one healthy one – rookie Kaden Smith – active for Sunday.

“We may. We may, so we’ll just have to see,” said head coach Pat Shurmur. “It’ll probably be somebody that’s out here practicing. It’s just a matter of doing the paperwork.”

Garrett Dickerson is currently on the practice squad and would be the most likely candidate.

Giants’ Mike Remmers, two tight ends out vs. Eagles

The New York Giants will be without RT Mike Remmers (concussion) and two tight ends on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles.

The New York Giants will be without starting right tackle Mike Remmers (concussion) on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles, meaning reserve offensive lineman Nick Gates (shoulder), who is also a little banged up, will earn another start.

In addition to Remmers, tight ends Rhett Ellison and Scott Simonson were unable to clear concussion protocol in time to receive the green light and have also officially been ruled out.

With Simonson out, it would make sense for the Giants to promote Garrett Dickerson off of their practice squad. Kaden Smith will, of course, draw the start.

Meanwhile, the Giants could also be exceptionally thin in their already weak secondary as cornerbacks Sam Beal (shoulder) and Corey Ballentine (back) are listed as questionable.

Veteran linebacker Alec Ogletree (back), who was unable to play last week after injuring his back pre-game, is also listed as questionable.

Linebacker Lorenzo Carter (knee) and wide receiver Darius Slayton (knee) did not receive an official designation and are expected to play in Week 17.

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Giants injury report: Mike Remmers, Corey Ballentine not practicing

New York Giants RT Mike Remmers and rookie CB Corey Ballentine were not practicing on Thursday.

The New York Giants returned to East Rutherford on Thursday after a short holiday break, and got right back to practice as they prepare for a season-ending showdown with the Philadelphia Eagles.

The team released a projected injury report on Wednesday that did not reflect well, listing four players as “did not participate” and another four as “limited participant.”

Things were a bit more encouraging on Thursday as only two players — right tackle Mike Remmers (concussion) and cornerback Corey Ballentine (back) — were not participating during the portion of practice open to the media.

Linebackers Alec Ogletree (back) and Lorenzo Carter (knee) were warming up, but may turn out to be limited. Additionally, rookie cornerback DeAndre Backer (knee) and tight end Scott Simonson (concussion) were added to the injury report.

The official injury report with designations released by the Giants can be found below:

Did not participate: RT Mike Remmers (concussion), CB Corey Ballentine (back)

Limited participant: CB DeAndre Baker (knee), CB Sam Beal (shoulder), LB Lorenzo Carter (knee), TE Rhett Ellison (concussion), OL Nick Gates (shoulder), LB Alec Ogletree (back), TE Scott Simonson (concussion), WR Darius Slayton (knee)

Full participant: N/A

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Giants injury report: Mike Remmers, seven others banged up

The New York Giants released a projected injury report on Wednesday and eight players were listed, including RT Mike Remmers.

The New York Giants held a walkthrough that was not open to the media on Tuesday, giving players and coaches the day off on Christmas Day instead.

Not so for us reporters.

Despite the building in East Rutherford being empty, the Giants released a projected Wednesday injury report, summoning those of us who cover the team back to our tablets and laptops.

Unfortunately for the Giants, said injury report was not very merry with eight players listed in total, four of whom were projected non-participants.

Among them was right tackle Mike Remmers, who left a Week 16 win over the Washington Redskins with a concussion, and linebacker Alec Ogletree, who suffered back injury before even taking the field last Sunday.

Additionally, rookie cornerback Corey Ballentine is now listed with a back injury, while linebacker Lorenzo Carter, who had a career day against the Skins, was also added to the injury report with a knee injury.

Four others were projected as limited, including reserve offensive lineman Nick Gates, who is listed with a shoulder injury.

The entire projected injury report released by the Giants can be found below:

Did not participate: CB Corey Ballentine (back), OT Mike Remmers (concussion), LB Alec Ogletree (back) and LB Lorenzo Carter (knee).

Limited participant: OL Nick Gates (shoulder), TE Rhett Ellison (concussion/non-contact), CB Sam Beal (shoulder) and WR Darius Slayton (knee).

Full participant: N/A

The Giants will return to practice on Thursday ahead of a Week 17 matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium.

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7 reasons Giants should keep Pat Shurmur

It would be a Christmas miracle if the New York Giants were to retain head coach Pat Shurmur, but here’s seven reasons why they should.

There’s little doubt you’ve come here already on fire based on the headline alone, geared up and prepared to bury yours truly for daring to suggest something that feels so blasphemous, but hold your horses just a little bit.

There will be plenty of time to criticize me (is that really different from any other day?), but before we get to all of that, why don’t we collectively take a step back and play Devil’s Advocate for a moment.

In the coming days, you will hear and read an endless slew of material suggesting the New York Giants should part ways with head coach Pat Shurmur and not even think twice about it. Some of that material will also likely include general manager Dave Gettleman, but we’ll save that part of the debate for another day.

So, allow me to preface with this: I do not entirely believe Shurmur should be brought back in 2020, but I do believe that taking a look at some of the positives is only fair when everyone and their Mother seems to be coming down hard on him.

If you’ve made it this far without losing your mind, congratulations. See if you can keep your head as we now go over seven reasons the Giants should bring Shurmur back in 2020.

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One win away from improvement

This is going to feel like a flimsy argument out of the gate, but why start with your strongest stance? We’ll build up to that just as Shurmur has led a slow build this season.

After netting just two wins through 14 weeks, the Giants appeared destined to take a full step or two back this year, managing to decline from their 5-11 last place finish a season ago.

However, after back-to-back wins, the Giants are actually positioned to take a step forward. Seriously.

With a win over the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 17, the Giants would finish the season with a 5-11 record, just as they had last season, but there will be one glaring difference: they will not finish in last place in the NFC East.

With their win over the Washington Redskins, the Giants guaranteed themselves a third-place finish in the division, which is the first time they won’t finish dead last since 2016.

Small victories.

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Giants’ Daniel Jones to start, Rhett Ellison out vs. Redskins

New York Giants rookie QB Daniel Jones will start against the Washington Redskins in Week 16 after missing the past two games.

It had seemed like a foregone conclusion that New York Giants rookie quarterback Daniel Jones (ankle) would start a Week 16 game against the Washington Redskins, but head coach Pat Shurmur refused to commit to that throughout the week.

However, as Friday’s practice came and went, it was clear that Jones was moving around well and had obviously made positive strides in his recovery from a high ankle sprain.

Accordingly, word that Jones did not receive an official injury designation came as little surprise. And after two weeks on the sideline, the rookie will again assume the role of starter in place of veteran Eli Manning.

“Barring some sort of setback, Daniel Jones will start Sunday and Eli Manning will back him up. Daniel’s prepared and ready to go,” Shurmur told reporters.

The same could not be said for tight end Rhett Ellison (concussion), who appeared to suffer a setback on Thursday and was subsequently ruled out on Friday. As a result, Kaden Smith and Scott Simonson will once again man the tight end position.

More to come…

Giants injury report: Daniel Jones moves a step closer to return

New York Giants rookie QB Daniel Jones was a full participant in Thursday’s practice and moved one step closer to his return.

The New York Giants were back at practice on Thursday and once again, the central focus was on rookie quarterback Daniel Jones and how his ankle would respond to the first-team reps he had taken on Wednesday.

The result? A very positive step in the right direction for both the Giants and Jones, who was again participating with the first-team and did not appear to be hampered at all.

Barring an unforeseen setback, Jones will return as the team’s starter on Sunday against the Washington Redskins, meaning that Eli Manning has very likely taken his final snap in blue.

In addition to Jones, tight end Rhett Ellison (concussion) and rookie edge rusher Oshane Ximines (ankle) were also participating in the portion of practice open to the media for the second day in a row.

Offensive lineman Kevin Zeitler (ankle) once again appeared to be limited, but it’s clear he’s half man, half machine and should be good to go come Sunday.

Meanwhile, safety Antoine Bethea was once again among the missing, spending time with his family after he and his wife welcomed a new baby on Wednesday. He is expected to return on Friday.

Below if the official report with designations released by the Giants:

Full participant: QB Daniel Jones (ankle), LB Oshane Ximines (ankle)

Limited participation: G Kevin Zeitler (ankle), TE Rhett Ellison (concussion)

Did not participate: S Antoine Bethea (not injury related)

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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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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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