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Giants’ Daniel Jones, Adoree’ Jackson among 4 out vs. Dolphins

New York Giants QB Daniel Jones and CB Adoree’ Jackson are among four out vs. the Miami Dolphins, while two wide receivers are doubtful.

The New York Giants enter Week 13 with an opportunity to get back into the playoff hunt, but they will have to do it extremely shorthanded.

Head coach Joe Judge announced on Friday that quarterback Daniel Jones (neck) had not been cleared for contact and was subsequently ruled out. Veteran Mike Glennon will draw the start in his place.

In addition to Jones, the news was nearly as bad for wide receivers Kadarius Toney and Sterling Shepard, each of whom were listed as doubtful.

Meanwhile, cornerback Adoree’ Jackson was also ruled out and right tackle Nate Solder was added to the injury report as questionable.

The Giants’ final injury report can be found below:

Out: QB Daniel Jones (neck), CB Adoree’ Jackson (quad), TE Kaden Smith (knee), LB Trent Harris (ankle)

Doubtful: WR Sterling Shepard (quad), WR Kadarius Toney (oblique/quad)

Questionable: LT Nate Solder (elbow), TE Kyle Rudolph (ankle), WR John Ross (illness/quad), FB Cullen Gillaspia (calf)

Meanwhile, the Dolphins’ final injury report can also be found below (awaiting further updates):

Out: N/A

Doubtful: N/A

Questionable: N/A

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Giants injury report: Daniel Jones, Sterling Shepard limited in practice

New York Giants QB Daniel Jones and WR Sterling Shepard were limited in practice on Thursday. Six others did not participate.

The New York Giants once again took the practice field on Thursday and there was hope for some clarity among injured players.

Quarterback Daniel Jones strapped on his helmet and participated in his second consecutive practice. Offensive assistant Freddie Kitchens was matter-of-fact in saying he expects Jones to be under center in Week 13.

The news wasn’t nearly as positive for wide receiver Kadarius Toney, who was relegated to side work with trainers. His status for Sunday’s game in Miami is very much in doubt.

Things are uncertain for wide receiver Sterling Shepard as well. The veteran did limited on-field work — a step up from Wednesday — but likely needs to clear more hurdles before returning.

Finally, cornerback Adoree’ Jackson seemed somewhere in between working on the side and lingering on the field. Either way, his status does not appear promising.

Thursday’s full injury report can be found below:

Did not participate: LB Trent Harris (ankle), FB Cullen Gillaspia (calf), CB Adoree’ Jackson (quad), WR John Ross (illness), TE Kaden Smith (knee), WR Kadarius Toney (oblique/quad)

Limited participant: QB Daniel Jones (neck), TE Kyle Rudolph (ankle), WR Sterling Shepard (quad)

Full participant: N/A

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Giants injury report: Adoree’ Jackson, seven others miss practice

New York Giants CB Adoree’ Jackson and WR Sterling Shepard were among eight who sat out during Wednesday’s walkthrough practice.

The New York Giants returned to the practice field on Wednesday ahead of a Week 13 game against the Miami Dolphins. Understandably, there were a lot of questions in need of answers due to a growing injury pool.

All eyes were first on quarterback Daniel Jones, who suffered a neck injury last Sunday and may or may not play this coming weekend.

The good news? Jones strapped on his helmet and took to the field. Head coach Joe Judge wouldn’t rule him out for Sunday but cautioned that it’s a fluid situation.

Jones was more optimistic, downplaying the injury and admitting he feels a “responsibility” to play.

Meanwhile, wide receiver Sterling Shepard (quad) and cornerback Adoree’ Jackson both stretched prior to practice, but were ultimately listed as non-participants.

For wide receiver Kadarius Toney (quad), things were even worse. He was off to the side with trainers and does not appear ready to go.

Wednesday’s full (projected/walkthrough) injury report can be found below:

Did not participate: LB Trent Harris (ankle), FB Cullen Gillaspia (calf), CB Adoree’ Jackson (quad), WR John Ross (illness), TE Kyle Rudolph (ankle), WR Sterling Shepard (quad), TE Kaden Smith (knee), WR Kadarius Toney (oblique/quad)

Limited participant: QB Daniel Jones (neck)

Full participant: N/A

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Giants defeat Eagles, 13-7: Instant analysis

Analyzing the New York Giants’ 13-7 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium in Week 12.

The Philadelphia Eagles came into MetLife Stadium a hot team. They had won three of the last four and had averaged over 31 points per game over their last three.

Jason Garrett’s dismissal was supposed to open up the offense. It didn’t happen. The Giants’ offense was still stuck in neutral with Freddie Kitchens calling the plays. They racked up only 264 yards of total offense.

It was the defense that carried the Giants in this game, forcing four turnovers and taking advantage of some poor decisions by Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts, picking him off three times, twice deep in Giants’ territory.

The first half ended with the score, 3-0, in favor of the Giants. It was the first time the Eagles had been shutout in the first half all season and the first time the Giants have held an opponent scoreless at halftime in a game since 2018.

The Giants scored on a 35-yard field goal by Graham Gano after another red zone failure. Gano then missed from 51 yards out. Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts killed two Eagles scoring drives by throwing interceptions deep in Giants’ territory to Darnay Holmes and Tae Crowder.

In the second half, the Giants extended their lead to 10-0 when backup tight end Chris Myarick scored on a one-yard pass form Daniel Jones to complete a 10-play, 58-yard drive.

The Eagles got on the board early in the fourth quarter on a one-yard run by Giant-killer Boston Scott to cap off a 10-play drive on which Philadelphia ran the ball on the last nine.

Gano belted a 39-yarder with 2:55 remaining to extend the score to 13-7. Philadelphia was driving into Giants’ territory when their fourth turnover, a Scott fumble, stopped them dead on the Giants’ 37. Dexter Lawrence poked the ball out from behind and Julian Love recovered.

The Giants saved off one more Eagles drive in the final minute to hold on, 13-7, to improve their record to 4-7 on the year.

Notes

  • The Eagles entered the game having committed just 12 turnovers all season. They had four in this game.
  • The Giants have now intercepted opposing quarterbacks in eight straight games, which is the longest streak since they had a eight game streak back in 2011 (Weeks 3-11).
  • The Giants played without safety Logan Ryan (COVID-19) and wide receiver Sterling Shepard (quad) again. Tight ends Kyle Rudolph (ankle) and Kaden Smith (knee) were also out.
  • Rookie wide receiver Kadarius Toney was inactive with a quad issue. Special teamer and backup fullback Cullen Gillaspia was held out with a calf injury.
  • Linebacker Trent Harris (ankle) and cornerback Adoree’ Jackson (quad) led the game in the first half.
  • The Giants played in their all-white color-rush uniforms for the second week in a row, perhaps in homage to Hall of Fame defensive end Michael Strahan, who had his uniform No. 92 retired in a ceremony at halftime.

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Giants exact revenge, upset Eagles, 13-7, in Week 12

It wasn’t pretty but the New York Giants were able to exact a little revenge in Week 12, dropping the Philadelphia Eagles, 13-7.

The New York Giants defense showed up against their arch rivals in a divisional matchup on Sunday. However, in the second half, the Big Blue defense seemed worn out and the Philadelphia Eagles were able to slowly take control of the tempo of the game game, mostly on the ground.

The Giants’ offense was not able to get much done all game long despite getting four takeaways from the Big Blue defense.

Although Graham Gano missed a field goal in the first half, leaving three points on the board, the team was able to recover. The Giants intercepted the ball on the last play of the first half stopping the Eagles drive short, who were well within field goal range at the time.

At the end of the day, the Giants won an ugly one due to their bend but don’t break defense. New York let up just 129 yards through the air and really didn’t allow Eagles to do much.

Giants activate Andrew Thomas from injured reserve

The New York Giants have activated LT Andrew Thomas from injured reserve and made several other roster moves.

The New York Giants have officially activated left tackle Andrew Thomas (ankle) from injured reserve.

“I’m very excited to get back out there with my teammates,” Thomas told reporters this week. “It’s never a fun time to be off the field. But I’m just doing everything I can to get back out there.

“That’s the focus that any time I’m on the field, I’m dominating, I’m doing everything I can. That just comes with watching film, understanding my technique, and making sure I don’t lose anything on the field with the reps I’ve gotten this week. Just making sure I get my technique back.”

In addition to activating Thomas, the Giants signed linebacker Trent Harris from their practice squad and elevated tight end Chris Myarick and defensive back Steven Parker from the reserve unit.

Finally, the team also activated wide receiver/return specialist Pharoh Cooper as a COVID-19 replacement (Logan Ryan). As he’s done in recent weeks, Cooper will handle all return duties.

Parker, Myarick and Cooper will return to the practice squad on Tuesday.

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Giants protect Pharoh Cooper, three others

The New York Giants have protected WR/KR Pharoh Cooper, LB Trent Harris and two other practice squad players.

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The New York Giants have announced their practice squad protections ahead of a Week 11 game with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and wide receiver/return man Pharoh Cooper was among the four.

The Giants signed Cooper to the practice squad earlier this month and elevated him for a Week 9 game against the Las Vegas Raiders. He served as their return man, returning three kicks for 45 yards and two punts for 26 yards.

Cooper is likely to be elevated again on Monday night and serve as the team’s starting returner.

In addition to Cooper, the Giants also protected tight end Chris Myarick, linebacker Trent Harris and cornerback Jarren Williams.

Harris has been a protection and elevation over the previous two weeks (bye week excluded) and like Cooper, is an expected elevation in Week 11.

Williams is a second-time protection this season. With the Buccaneers thin at cornerback, the Giants are likely just using an abundance of caution.

Finally, Myarick has been protected for the fifth time this season.

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Giants protect David Sills, three others

The New York Giants have protected WR David Sills, LB Trent Harris and two other practice squad players.

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The New York Giants have announced their practice squad protections ahead of a Week 9 game with the Las Vegas Raiders and wide receiver David Sills was among the four.

Sills has bounced around a bit this year, joining the Giants’ 53-man roster at one point before being waived and then re-signed to the practice squad. He’ll likely be a Sunday elevation with Sterling Shepard expected to miss time and other receivers banged up.

In addition to Sills, the Giants also protected linebacker Trent Harris, defensive back Jarren Williams and cornerback Ka’dar Hollman.

Harris was both a protection and an elevation a week ago. He is an elevation candidate in Week 9 as well. Meanwhile, Williams and Hollman are both first-time protections this season.

This is the first week all year that defensive lineman David Moa has not been protected.

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Giants activate four, place Carter Coughlin on injured reserve

The New York Giants have activated four players and placed LB Carter Coughlin on IR ahead of a Week 8 game against the Chiefs.

The New York Giants did some serious tinkering to their roster ahead of a Monday night game against the Kansas City Chiefs, including the elevation of four players.

Linebackers Trent Harris and Benardrick McKinney were each elevated from the practice squad to the gameday roster. Both will be returned to the reserve unit following the game.

Additionally, defensive back Steven Parker was signed from the practice squad to the active roster, while rookie cornerback Aaron Robinson was activated from the physically unable to perform list.

“He’s got real good top-end speed,” head coach Joe Judge said of Robinson last week. “He’s got very good short-area quickness. He has good instincts in terms of matching receivers. He has very good ball skills. He’s got a physical presence to him. That’s one of the things that really jumped out to us when we looked at this guy through college tape and down in Mobile (at the Senior Bowl).

“He’s a physical corner, he really is. Physicality comes into how you tackle but then also how you can play on the line of scrimmage with hands and really go ahead and be disruptive. He does a good job of that. He’s one of those guys when you watch him from across the ball, he doesn’t blink much pre-snap. He’s always looking into it, he’s anticipating moves. Physically, this guy’s got a pretty good skillset.”

Rookie edge rusher Elerson Smith was not activated and remains on PUP.

Finally, second-year linebacker Carter Coughlin was placed on injured reserve with an ankle issue. He is eligible to return on November 28 against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Following the series of transactions, the Giants are now at the league’s 53-man limit (plus practice squad elevations).

Giants cut C.J. Board and two others

The New York Giants have cut wide receivers C.J. Board and Dante Pettis, and linebacker Trent Harris.

The New York Giants claimed three players off of waivers on Wednesday — linebackers Justin Hilliard and Quincy Roche, and wide receiver Collin Johnson — leaving them with three additional moves to make.

Those decisions have now been made.

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The Giants have terminated the contract of wide receiver C.J. Board and waived wide receiver Dante Pettis and linebacker Trent Harris.

Board is expected to re-sign to the 53-man roster after the Giants place some other players on injured reserve.

Per the Giants:

Board was awarded off waivers to the Giants on Aug. 13, 2020, two days after he was released by Jacksonville. In his first season with the Giants, Board played in 14 games with four starts and caught 11 passes for 101 yards, with a long reception of 16 yards. He had a season-high three receptions for 32 yards at Chicago on Sept. 20. He also returned two kickoffs for 54 yards and one punt for six yards. Board had two special teams tackles.

Pettis was awarded off waivers to the Giants on Nov. 4, 2020, one day after his release by the 49ers. He played in the season’s final two games for the Giants, for whom he caught four passes for 76 yards and one touchdown. Pettis had two receptions for 33 yards in his Giants debut at Baltimore on Dec. 27 and two for 43 yards, including his first Giants touchdown on a 33-yard pass from Daniel Jones with 45 seconds remaining in the second quarter, vs. Dallas on Jan. 3.

Harris was first signed to the Giants’ practice squad on Oct. 14, 2020 and to the active roster on Oct. 17, 2020. He played in four games with two starts at linebacker and was credited with five tackles (one solo), a half-sack and one quarterback hit.

It’s entirely possible that Harris and Pettis also eventually return but for now, they are the odd men out. But the roster situation is extremely fluid at the moment and is likely to change several more times in the coming days.

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