Nubin (knee) was a limited participant in Friday's practice but does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Saints.
Nubin popped up on Thursday's injury report due to a knee issue. He ended the week with consecutive limited practices, but the injury doesn't appear to be a concern as the rookie second-round pick is slated to play Sunday. Nubin has played every single defensive snap in 11 of 12 regular-season games and has logged 93 tackles (53 solo), one pass defense, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
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Giants' Dru Phillips: Pops up on Friday's injury report
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Phillips did not practice Friday due to a shoulder injury, and he is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints.
Phillips wasn't on the Giants' practice report Wednesday or Thursday, so it appears his shoulder injury is new. He was unable to practice Friday, and it's unclear if the injury is severe enough for him to be sidelined for Sunday's contest. Isaiah Simmons could serve as the Giants' slot corner Sunday if Phillips is unable to play.
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Giants' D.J. Davidson: Unlikely to play Sunday vs. NOLA
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Davidson (shoulder) was a limited participant in Friday's practice but is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against New Orleans.
Davidson injured his shoulder during the Giants' Thanksgiving Day loss to the Cowboys. He was a limited participant in practice all week, but it appears he is trending towards being sidelined for Sunday's contest. With Davidson unlikely to play and Rakeem Nunez-Roches (neck/shoulder) already ruled out, Cory Durden -- who was signed off the Rams' practice squad Monday -- is slated to start on the Giants' defensive line alongside Elijah Chatman and Jordon Riley.
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Giants' Bobby Okereke: Ruled out for Week 14
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Okereke (back) did not practice Friday and has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Saints.
Okereke was unable to practice all week due to a back injury, and the issue is serious enough for him to miss his first game of the 2024 regular season. Darius Muasau is the top candidate to start at inside linebacker Sunday alongside Micah McFadden due to Okereke's injury, and Ty Summers could see an uptick in playing time on defense while serving in a rotational role. Okereke's next chance to play will be Week 15 against Baltimore on Sunday, Dec. 15.
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Giants' Rakeem Nunez-Roches: Ruled out for Week 14
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Nunez-Roches (neck/shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Saints.
Nunez-Roches suffered neck and shoulder injuries during the Giants' Thanksgiving Day loss to the Cowboys. The injuries prevented him from practicing all week, and the 2015 sixth-round pick will shift his focus toward returning for Week 15 against the Ravens on Sunday, Dec. 15. The Giants' defensive front has been decimated by injuries, so with Nunez-Roches sidelined, Dexter Lawrence (elbow) on injured reserve and D.J. Davidson (shoulder) unlikely to play Sunday, Cory Durden -- who the Giants signed off the Rams' practice squad Sunday -- is in line to make his 2024 regular-season debut next to starters Elijah Chatman and Jordon Riley.
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Giants' Deonte Banks: Won't play Sunday vs. NOLA
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Banks (ribs) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Saints.
Banks will be sidelined for a second straight game due to a rib injury, and his next chance to play will be Week 15 against the Ravens on Sunday, Dec. 15. Adoree' Jackson played every single defensive snap during the Giants' Thanksgiving Day loss to the Cowboys, and he'll likely do so again Sunday due to Banks' injury.
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Giants' Tyler Nubin: Dealing with knee injury
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Nubin (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Nubin wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report, indicating that his knee injury is a recent one. His practice participation Friday will provide clarity on his status heading into Sunday's game against the Saints. If Nubin is unable to play Sunday, Dane Belton (hip) would be the top candidate to start at strong safety alongside free safety Jason Pinnock.
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Giants' Rakeem Nunez-Roches: Sits out practice Wednesday
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Nunez-Roches (neck/shoulder) didn't practice Wednesday.
Nunez-Roches is still banged up coming out of the Giants' Thanksgiving Day loss to the Cowboys this past Thursday. He'll have two more chances to return to practice field before the Giants decide on his status ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints.
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Giants' Bobby Okereke: Misses practice Wednesday
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Okereke didn't practice Wednesday due to a back injury, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.
The 28-year-old linebacker appears to have sustained the injury during the Giants' Week 13 loss to the Cowboys, despite recording nine total tackles and one pass breakup over 67 defensive snaps. Okereke could be at risk of missing his first game of the season in the Week 14 matchup against the Saints if he's unable to upgrade to at least limited practice participation by Friday.
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Giants' Deonte Banks: Still nursing ribs injury
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Banks (ribs) didn't practice Wednesday, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.
Banks was sidelined for the Giants' Thanksgiving Day loss to the Cowboys after practicing in a limited fashion throughout the week, so Wednesday's DNP could be an indication that his groin injury has worsened. The 2023 first-round pick likely needs to upgrade to at least limited practice participation Thursday or Friday in order to return for a Week 14 matchup against the Saints.
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Giants' Dyontae Johnson: Gets green light to practice
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The Giants designated Johnson (ankle) for return to practice from their injured reserve list Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Johnson has been on injured reserve since the preseason with an ankle issue, but it now looks like he could be in line to suit up again soon. The Giants will have 21 days during which they can officially activate Johnson before they'd be required to put him back on injured reserve for the rest of the year.
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Giants' Dexter Lawrence: Goes on IR
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Lawrence (elbow) was placed on injured reserve Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Lawrence dislocated his elbow in Thursday's game against the Cowboys and was expected to miss the remainder of the season. His move to injured reserve all but assures it, as the Giants will only have their Week 18 game remaining once he's eligible to return to the active roster.
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Giants' Dexter Lawrence: Getting MRI
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Lawrence will have an MRI on his elbow in the next few days, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
Lawrence dislocated his elbow in Thursday's Thanksgiving Day loss to Dallas. While the MRI will provide insight into the extent of the injury, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports that the All-Pro nose tackle is expected to miss the rest of the campaign. It's a big blow to the Giants defense, as Lawrence has been dominant this season and leads the team with 9.0 sacks.
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Giants' Dexter Lawrence: Dislocates elbow vs. Dallas
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Lawrence (elbow) said he dislocated his elbow during Thursday's 27-20 loss to the Cowboys and is not sure on a potential timeline to return, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
Lawrence is expected to undergo an MRI to determine the severity of the injury, although Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post reported that the defensive tackle was spotted in a sling with what Lawrence described as a "popped elbow." Lawrence logged three tackles (two solo) before leaving Thursday's game due to the injury.
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Giants' Rakeem Nunez-Roches: Won't return vs. Dallas
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Nunez-Roches (neck) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.
Nunez-Roches was quickly ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game after suffering a neck injury. Jordon Riley and Elijah Chatman will be the two lone defensive linemen for the Giants for the rest of Sunday's game due to injuries to Nunez-Roches, D.J. Davidson (shoulder) and Dexter Lawrence (elbow).
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Giants' Dexter Lawrence: Ruled out due to elbow injury
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Lawrence (elbow) will not return to Thursday's game against the Cowboys, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Lawrence suffered an elbow injury in the third quarter, and after being evaluated in the locker room, he will not return to Thursday's game. Jordan Riley will be the Giants' primary nose tackle for the rest of the game due to Lawrence's injury.
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Giants' D.J. Davidson: Exits game with shoulder injury
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Davidson (shoulder) is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Cowboys, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Davidson injured his shoulder in the second quarter of Thursday's game. While Davidson is sidelined, Jordon Riley will serve as the Giants' rotational lineman behind Rakeem Nunez-Roches, Dexter Lawrence and Elijah Chatman.
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Giants' Deonte Banks: Not playing on Thanksgiving Day
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Banks (ribs) is inactive for Thursday's Week 13 contest against the Cowboys, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Banks was deemed limited in practice throughout the week and entered Thursday's game questionable to suit up, but he's not going to be able to take the field against Dallas. The second-year cornerback had started each of New York's 11 games this season, so his absence is a significant one for the team's secondary. Adoree' Jackson could be asked to step up and try to slow down CeeDee Lamb on Thursday.
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Giants' Armon Watts: Placed on IR
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Watts (shoulder) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Watts was expected to miss Thursday's contest against the Cowboys as a result of a shoulder injury he presumably suffered in Week 12 versus the Buccaneers, but he will now be forced to sit out at least the next four games with the injury. In his absence, Jordon Riley is a candidate to see additional snaps on the defensive line.
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Giants' Armon Watts: Won't play at Dallas
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Watts (shoulder) is out for Thursday's game against the Cowboys.
Watts was held out of practice during the week with a shoulder issue, and now he'll have to sit out Thursday. His absence could open up additional playing time for 2023 seventh-rounder Jordon Riley.
