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Giants RB Madison Hedgecock, TE Travis Beckum, WR Derek Hagan, RB Gartrell Johnson and QB David Carr all dressed but failed to record an offensive stat in Week 11 against the Broncos.

Giants WR Domenik Hixon had just one catch for 5 yards on Thursday in a Week 12 loss to the Broncos. Hixon has now caught exactly one pass in five games in a row.

The New York Giants have signed quarterback Rhett Bomar, cornerback DeAndre Wright, running back Allen Patrick, safeties Vince Anderson and Sha'reff Rashad, defensive tackle Anthony Bryant, fullback Nehemiah Broughton and tight end Kareem Brown to their practice squad.

Giants WR Ramses Barden, DB Aaron Ross, RB Gartrell Johnson, LB Bryan Kehl, DL Dave Tollefson and WR Sinorice Moss have all been ruled inactive for Week 9 vs. San Diego.

Giants RB Madison Hedgecock, TE Travis Beckum, WR Derek Hagan, RB Gartrell Johnson and QB David Carr all dressed but failed to record an offensive stat in Week 11 against the Broncos.

Several Giants defenders played well Sunday against the Cardinals. DB C.C. Brown had 11 tackles and a forced fumble. LB Antonio Pierce had 10 tackles. DB Terrell Thomas had seven tackles and an interception. DL Mathias Kiwanuka had two tackles and a sack. LB Justin Tuck had five tackles and a forced fumble. LB Danny Clark as one tackle and a sack. DL Osi Umenyiora had a tackle.

Giants DL Osi Umenyiora totaled two tackles and one sack during a Week 9 loss to the Chargers. He also had one forced fumble. Umenyiora has two sacks in his last two games and five on the season.

Giants WR Mario Manningham made five receptions on Thursday in a Week 12 loss to the Broncos on Thanksgiving. Manningham gained a total of 48 yards in the game. His longest reception went for 13 yards.

Notable inactives for the Giants-Vikings Week 17 game include: Giants RB Brandon Jacobs, DB Aaron Ross, K Lawrence Tynes, LB Gerris Wilkinson, DL Leger Douzable, WR Derek Hagan, TE Kevin Boss and DL Barry Cofield. For the Vikings, QB John David Booty, TE Garrett Mills, LB Dontarrious Thomas, DL Otis Grigsby, WR Darius Reynaud, DL Pat Williams and DL Letroy Guion are inactive.

The Cleveland Browns signed RB Chris Barclay, TE Jonny Harline, DB Tim Mixon, DL Chase Pittman, DL Melila Purcell, WR Steve Sanders and WR Syndric Steptoe to the practice squad Monday. Six of the eight players (Barclay, Louis, Pittman, Purcell, Sanders and Steptoe) were with the Browns during training camp, including three 2007 draft choices (Purcell, Pittman and Steptoe). Harline is an undrafted rookie free agent out of Brigham Young who spent training camp with the Indianapolis Colts. Mixon is an undrafted rookie free agent out of California who spent training camp with the Chicago Bears.

Giants DB Aaron Ross (hamstring) was activated for Week 11 against Atlanta for the first time this season. He had been listed as questionable on the injury report.

Giants RB Madison Hedgecock, TE Travis Beckum, WR Derek Hagan, RB Gartrell Johnson and QB David Carr all dressed but failed to record an offensive stat in Week 11 against the Broncos.

Corey Webster, who has developed into one the NFL's top cornerbacks over the past year, signed a five-year, $43 million contract extension with the Giants on Monday. Webster will receiver $20 million in guaranteed money under the deal that runs through 2013. The fourth-year player would have been a free agent at the end of the season. Webster was the Giants' second-round draft choice in 2005, the 43rd overall selection. After being benched early in the year, he moved into the starting lineup for the playoffs when Sam Madison suffered a sports hernia. Webster set up the Giants' overtime victory in the NFC title game when he intercepted Brett Favre in Green Bay. In the Super Bowl, he helped limit Randy Moss to five catches. "He really came into his own the latter part of last year, and that has carried over into the 2008 season, where he has shown that he is one of the top corners in the league," Reese said Sunday evening.

Giants weakside LB Michael Boley and DT Chris Canty returned to the lineup in Week 9 against the Chargers. Boley missed a month after knee surgery. Canty was out since the opening week with a calf injury. Boley finished the game with seven solo tackles and Canty didn't stat.

Giants RB Madison Hedgecock, TE Travis Beckum, WR Derek Hagan, RB Gartrell Johnson and QB David Carr all dressed but failed to record an offensive stat in Week 11 against the Broncos.

The Giants put DL Jay Alford on injured reserve Saturday after he underwent surgery Friday to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament.

Knee - IR. Out for the season

New York Giants safety Kenny Phillips has had microfracture surgery on his left knee and will have to wait about five months before he can start to run. Phillips, who was placed on injured reserve last week with patellofemoral arthritis, had the surgery on Tuesday. "I know that the doctors felt good about it," coach Tom Coughlin said Thursday. "So we are very, very hopeful and optimistic." Phillips said on his Web site that Dr. James Andrew performed the surgery in Alabama. "I'm going to make a speedy recovery, and I'll be back better than ever next year," he said.

Knee - IR. Out for the season.

The Giants have listed their inactives for Week 12 at Denver, including WR Ramses Barden, CB D.J. Johnson, CB Kevin Dockey and WR Sinorice Moss.

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Eli Manning rejected reports that his injured right foot has worsened to the point where he might miss significant playing time. "It's been the same since probably the last three or four weeks," Manning said on Monday. "I feel like I can go out there and practice and do everything I need to do. ... The bye week and off week has helped some, and having this past weekend to rest it has been helpful."

Foot - Probable for Week 13 vs. Dallas

A few Giants defenders played well Thursday against the Broncos. Aaron Rouse led the team in tackles with eight. Terrell Thomas had six tackles in the game and intercepted a Kyle Orton pass. Danny Clark had four tackles in the game and an interception.

A few Giants defenders played well Thursday against the Broncos. Aaron Rouse led the team in tackles with eight. Terrell Thomas had six tackles in the game and intercepted a Kyle Orton pass. Danny Clark had four tackles in the game and an interception.

The Newark Star-Ledger reports that Giants LB Antonio Pierce has been placed on season-ending injured reserve with a pinched nerve in his neck. Pierce was hurt a little more than a month ago in the Giants' loss to the Cardinals. His tenure with the Giants might also be over. Chase Blackburn is expected to continue starting in his place.

Neck - IR. Out for the season

Rookie halfback Andre Brown has been placed on injured reserve by the New York Giants. The fourth-round draft pick from North Carolina State ruptured his Achilles' tendon in training camp, and he was among three roster moves on Tuesday as the Giants reduced their roster to 74 players. Brown recently had surgery to repair the tendon.

Achilles' - IR. Out for the season

The Rams have waived the following players: CB Josh Lay, DT Tim Sandidge, LB Jamal Brooks, TE Mark Anelli, WR Shaine Smith, WR Fred Gibson, OTs Drew Strojny and Ken Shackelford, PK Kevin Lovell, DB Andre Kirkland and RB J.D. Washington.

Giants TE Darcy Johnson made one catch Week 12 against Denver, losing 8 yards on the play. He also left the game with a shoulder injury.

Notable Giants defensive players from their Week 2 win at Dallas include: DB Kenny Phillips (two interceptions, seven total tackles), DB Bruce Johnson (interception-return for a touchdown, two solo tackles), LB Antonio Pierce (six total tackles) and safety Michael Johnson (five total tackles).

Giants DL Fred Robbins totaled three tackles and one sack during a Week 9 loss to the Chargers. It was his first sack of the season.

Several Giants defenders played well Sunday against the Cardinals. DB C.C. Brown had 11 tackles and a forced fumble. LB Antonio Pierce had 10 tackles. DB Terrell Thomas had seven tackles and an interception. DL Mathias Kiwanuka had two tackles and a sack. LB Justin Tuck had five tackles and a forced fumble. LB Danny Clark as one tackle and a sack. DL Osi Umenyiora had a tackle.

Giants RB Madison Hedgecock, TE Travis Beckum, WR Derek Hagan, RB Gartrell Johnson and QB David Carr all dressed but failed to record an offensive stat in Week 11 against the Broncos.

Notable inactives for the Giants in Week 15 at Dallas include: PK Lawrence Tynes, RB Brandon Jacobs, CB Sam Madison, LB Jonathan Goff, DT Leger Douzable, DE Jerome McDougle and DT Fred Robbins.

Giants WR Hakeem Nicks was the team’s second-best receiver on Thursday in a Week 12 loss to the Broncos. Nicks caught four passes in the game, gaining a total of 66 yards. His longest completion went for 36 yards.

Giants WR Steve Smith was the team’s leading receiver on Thursday in a loss to the Broncos. Smith caught seven passes in the game, gaining a total of 71 yards. His longest reception in the contest was good for 30 yards.

The 49ers released a number of players to get down to the 53-man roster maximum on Saturday. San Francisco said goodbye to WR Dobson Collins, DE Pannel Egboh, TE Joe Jon Finley, CB Eric Green, CB Terrail Lambert, FB Brit Miller, DT Khalif Mitchell, LB Jay Moore, TE Bear Pascoe, WR Maurice Price, FB Bill Rentmeester, LB Justin Roland, RB Kory Sheets and LB Mark Washington.

The New York Giants have signed quarterback Rhett Bomar, cornerback DeAndre Wright, running back Allen Patrick, safeties Vince Anderson and Sha'reff Rashad, defensive tackle Anthony Bryant, fullback Nehemiah Broughton and tight end Kareem Brown to their practice squad.

Giants TE Kevin Boss did not score a touchdown or do much of anything offensively in a Week 12 loss to the Broncos on Thanksgiving. Boss made just two receptions in the game, gaining a total of 22 yards. His longest reception in the game went for 22 yards.

Giants RB Brandon Jacobs had one of his worst performances of the season on Thursday in a Week 12 loss to the Broncos. He carried the ball 11 times in the game for a total of 27 yards. He also had three receptions for 30 yards.

Giants DB Michael Johnson injured his groin Week 12 against Denver.

Groin - Questionable for Week 13 vs. Dallas

Giants RB Ahmad Bradshaw was ruled inactive for Thursday's game at Denver. He is dealing with ankle and foot injuries.

Ankles, foot - Missed Week 12 at Denver

A few Giants defenders played well Thursday against the Broncos. Aaron Rouse led the team in tackles with eight. Terrell Thomas had six tackles in the game and intercepted a Kyle Orton pass. Danny Clark had four tackles in the game and an interception.

The New York Giants have signed quarterback Rhett Bomar, cornerback DeAndre Wright, running back Allen Patrick, safeties Vince Anderson and Sha'reff Rashad, defensive tackle Anthony Bryant, fullback Nehemiah Broughton and tight end Kareem Brown to their practice squad.

The Giants have listed their inactives for Week 12 at Denver, including WR Ramses Barden, CB D.J. Johnson, CB Kevin Dockey and WR Sinorice Moss.

The Giants listed the following players as inactive for Week 6 against New Orleans: WR Ramses Barden, RB Danny Ware, DB Aaron Ross, LB Michael Boley, LB Clint Sintim and DL Chris Canty.

The Giants have listed their inactives for Week 12 at Denver, including WR Ramses Barden, CB D.J. Johnson, CB Kevin Dockey and WR Sinorice Moss.

The New York Giants have signed quarterback Rhett Bomar, cornerback DeAndre Wright, running back Allen Patrick, safeties Vince Anderson and Sha'reff Rashad, defensive tackle Anthony Bryant, fullback Nehemiah Broughton and tight end Kareem Brown to their practice squad.

Giants WR Ramses Barden, DB Aaron Ross, RB Gartrell Johnson, LB Bryan Kehl, DL Dave Tollefson and WR Sinorice Moss have all been ruled inactive for Week 9 vs. San Diego.

The Giants lost backup running back Danny Ware in Week 12 at Denver with a concussion. New York already was missing Ahmad Bradshaw. Ware finished the game with four carries for 27 yards and one reception that lost four yards. He also lost a fumble.

Concussion - Left Week 12 at Denver

The New York Giants have signed quarterback Rhett Bomar, cornerback DeAndre Wright, running back Allen Patrick, safeties Vince Anderson and Sha'reff Rashad, defensive tackle Anthony Bryant, fullback Nehemiah Broughton and tight end Kareem Brown to their practice squad.

Giants PK Lawrence Tynes was the only player to score for the team on Thursday in a Week 12 loss to the Broncos. He made both of the field goals he attempted, drilling a 52-yarder.

Defensive tackle Rocky Bernard passed his physical and was taken off the non-football injury list by the New York Giants on Wednesday. Bernard, who signed a four-year, $16 million contract as a free agent in the offseason, hurt his hamstring while working out on his own after the Giants' minicamp. "It was good to have (him) out there," coach Tom Coughlin said of Bernard, who worked on a limited basis. "You know, he said he felt pretty good, too."

The Sports Xchange reports that LB Zak DeOssie (back) will not be able to participate in two-a-days until he receives approval from the medical staff.

The Giants have placed backup linebacker Gerris Wilkinson on injured reserve with a wrist injury he had surgery for on Monday. The team announced the move Wednesday and signed undrafted rookie cornerback D.J. Johnson off the Broncos practice squad to fill out the roster.

Wrist - IR. Out for the season

The New York Giants have signed quarterback Rhett Bomar, cornerback DeAndre Wright, running back Allen Patrick, safeties Vince Anderson and Sha'reff Rashad, defensive tackle Anthony Bryant, fullback Nehemiah Broughton and tight end Kareem Brown to their practice squad.

Giants weakside LB Michael Boley and DT Chris Canty returned to the lineup in Week 9 against the Chargers. Boley missed a month after knee surgery. Canty was out since the opening week with a calf injury. Boley finished the game with seven solo tackles and Canty didn't stat.

The Giants have listed their inactives for Week 12 at Denver, including WR Ramses Barden, CB D.J. Johnson, CB Kevin Dockey and WR Sinorice Moss.

Giants LB Antonio Pierce (neck), who had already been ruled out for Week 11 against Atlanta, was deactivated for the game. He suffered a bulging disc that will sideline him indefinitely. Chase Blackburn got the start in his place.

Detroit released DT Chartric Darby on Wednesday. They signed DE Robert Henderson to the practice squad and released DB Deandre Wright.

The Giants decided Friday to insert Aaron Rouse into the starting lineup at safety for Sunday's game against the Chargers. Rouse will replace beleaguered veteran C.C. Brown, who has been beaten twice on deep passes for touchdowns during the losing streak. In making the switch, coach Tom Coughlin said Rouse plays the ball better in the air than Brown, so he will be paired with Michael Johnson. "We have three guys, they all play a lot," Coughlin said. "The third safety played 26 snaps the other day. So we are just going to try to maneuver around a little bit and defend the deep ball better, that's all."