Giants' Cor'Dale Flott: Deemed limited again Thursday
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Flott (knee) was estimated as a limited practice participant Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
New York didn't hold an actual practice Thursday, but this is nonetheless the second straight day Flott has been listed as a limited practice participant. The fourth-year cornerback hurt his knee Sunday against the Vikings and wasn't able to finish the game. His status for Sunday's game against Las Vegas is looking iffy, and either Deonte Banks -- who is dealing with a shoulder injury of his own -- or Korie Black would likely step in to start if Flott is ultimately ruled out.
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Giants' Rakeem Nunez-Roches: Deemed DNP on Thursday
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Nunez-Roches (ankle) is estimated as a non-participant on Thursday's practice report, per Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site.
Nunez-Roches was limited at practice Wednesday, and it's unclear why he was downgraded on Thursday's practice estimation. The veteran defensive lineman has missed each of New York's past two contests because of an ankle injury. Darius Alexander has been seeing a bit more defensive snaps during that span.
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Giants' Tyler Nubin: Estimated as DNP on Thursday
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Nubin is listed as DNP on Thursday's estimated practice report due to a neck injury, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
This is the second straight day Nubin has been labeled DNP, so his status for Sunday's matchup against Las Vegas is up in the air. The second-year safety will likely need to practice in some capacity Friday to have a realistic chance of taking the field in Week 17. Nubin notched his first career NFL touchdown last week against Minnesota when he scooped up a fumble and returned it for a score.
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Giants' Deonte Banks: Working through shoulder injury
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Banks (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Banks likely picked up the injury during the Giants' Week 16 loss to the Vikings, when he played 33 snaps (25 on defense, eight on special teams) without showing up on the box score otherwise. It doesn't appear to be a serious injury given his ability to log a limited practice Wednesday, and Banks would likely avoid an injury designation altogether for Sunday's game against the Raiders if he were to log a full practice by Friday.
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Giants' Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles: Logs full practice Wednesday
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Flannigan-Fowles (illness) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Flannigan Fowles was unable to play against the Vikings in Week 16 due to an illness, but he appears to be over that issue and on track to play against the Raiders on Sunday. He has accumulated 23 tackles (16 solo) and one pass defense over his last five games.
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Giants' Rakeem Nunez-Roches: Limited to open Week 17 prep
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Nunez-Roches (ankle) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Nunez-Roches has missed the Giants' last two games due to an ankle injury, but his ability to return to practice Wednesday indicates that he is progressing in his recovery. He would likely avoid an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Raiders if he were to practice in full by Friday.
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Giants' Cor'Dale Flott: Limited by knee injury
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Flott (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Flott was unable to return to the Giants' Week 16 loss to the Vikings after sustaining a knee injury in the third quarter. His ability to log a limited practice to open the week indicates that the injury isn't considered a long-term concern, and he would avoid an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Raiders if he were to practice fully by Friday.
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Giants' Tyler Nubin: Dealing with neck injury
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Nubin (neck) did not practice Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Nubin may have picked up the injury during the Giants' loss to the Vikings in Week 16, when he logged six tackles (four solo) and a scoop-and-score. The 2024 second-rounder would likely avoid an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Raiders if he were to log a full practice by Friday.
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Giants' Abdul Carter: Logs sack in loss
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Carter recorded two tackles (one solo), including 1.0 sacks, in the Giants loss versus Minnesota on Sunday.
Carter produced one of the team's four sacks during the loss. The rookie first-round pick got off to a slow start this season but has been on a hot streak as of late, logging one sack in each of his last three outings after failing to tally one across the first 12 weeks of the campaign.
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Giants' Dane Belton: Productive vs. Vikings
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Belton tallied four tackles (three solo) during the Giants' loss to Minnesota on Sunday.
Belton had a solid outing in the loss despite playing just 64 percent of the team's defensive snaps. The 25-year-old has now compiled 100 tackles in a season for the first time in his career and will look to keep producing during the Week 17 matchup versus the Raiders.
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Giants' Bobby Okereke: Leading tackler in loss
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Okereke logged 13 tackles (seven solo) during the Giants' loss versus the Vikings on Sunday.
Okereke had a solid outing despite the loss, as he led the team in tackles and has now racked up double-digit stops in five games. The 29-year-old has totaled 130 tackles (70 solo), including 1.0 sacks, across 15 appearances this season.
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Giants' Art Green: Set for Week 16 return
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Green is active for Sunday's clash versus the Vikings, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Green missed New York's past six games while on IR due to a hamstring injury. He was activated Saturday but remained questionable for Sunday due both to the hamstring issue and an illness. With Green officially active for the contest against Minnesota, he could see his first action since Week 8, though he'll likely work exclusively in a special-teams role, as he did in each of his first eight games before getting hurt.
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Giants' Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles: Will be absent for Week 16
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Flannigan-Fowles is inactive for Sunday's battle versus the Vikings due to an illness, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Flannigan-Fowles has been battling the illness for over a week, and though he was able to play last Sunday against Washington, all of his work came on special teams. The veteran linebacker logged a DNP/DNP/LP practice progression this week and is going to have to miss his seventh game of the campaign. With Darius Muasau in his second week back from a four-game absence, Flannigan-Fowles may have had a minor role on defense even if he had been able to suit up.
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Giants' Art Green: Comes off IR, remains Q
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Green (hamstring/illness) has been activated from injured reserve Saturday and remains questionable for Sunday's game against the Vikings.
Green appears to be trending in the right direction for Sunday's matchup and is now eligible to play in Week 16, but he's still officially listed as questionable. If active versus Minnesota, Green will likely contribute on special teams for New York.
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Giants' Kayvon Thibodeaux: Done for season
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The Giants placed Thibodeaux (shoulder) on injured reserve Saturday.
Thibodeaux will miss the remainder of the 2025 campaign due to a shoulder injury he initially sustained in Week 10. With Thibodeaux sidelined for New York's final three games, rookie first-round pick Abdul Carter will continue handling a starting role alongside Brian Burns. Thibodeaux finishes his fourth NFL season with 25 tackles, 2.5 sacks and two pass breakups over 10 appearances.
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Giants' Dru Phillips: Past heel injury
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Phillips (heel) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Vikings, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Despite practicing in a limited fashion throughout the week, Phillips has moved past his heel injury in time to suit up for Sunday's matchup. The second-year pro from Kentucky has appeared in all 14 of the Giants' games this season, recording 54 total tackles and 12 passes defensed, including two interceptions. He's expected to serve as the team's top slot corner in Week 16.
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Giants' Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles: Questionable for Sunday
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Flannigan-Fowles (illness) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Vikings, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Flannigan-Fowles upgraded from DNPs on Wednesday and Thursday to a limited session Friday, suggesting that he's trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's contest. The 29-year-old has appeared in eight games this season, recording 24 total tackles and one pass defensed. If active for the Week 16 matchup, Flannigan-Fowles will likely play a reserve role in the Giants' linebacker corps.
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Giants' Kayvon Thibodeaux: Remains out Sunday
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Thibodeaux (shoulder) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Vikings, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
The 2022 first-round pick from Oregon didn't practice throughout the week and is now in line to miss his fifth game in a row due to a shoulder injury. In 10 appearances this season, Thibodeaux has tallied 25 total tackles, including 2.5 sacks, and two passes defensed. While he remains sidelined in Week 16, expect rookie Abdul Carter to start opposite Brian Burns.
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Giants' Caleb Murphy: Claimed by Giants
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The Giants claimed Murphy off waivers from the Patriots on Tuesday, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports.
The Giants utilized their top waiver priority to make an addition at linebacker. Murphy played in 11 contests for the Patriots this season, logging 14 tackles (five solo), including 0.5 sacks. The strongside linebacker is a strong special teamer who will also provide depth at a position that has been weakened due to the absence of Kayvon Thibodeaux (shoulder) and Victor Dimukeje (knee).
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Giants' D.J. Davidson: Good to go vs. Washington
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Davidson (illness) is active for Sunday's game against the Commanders, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
Davidson was held out of practice all week due to an illness, but he has recovered enough to be cleared to play Sunday. He has served in a rotational role on the Giants' defensive line this season, but he could see more snaps against Washington due to the absence of Rakeem Nunez-Roches (ankle).
