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Josiah Tauaefa: Unable to make final team
The Giants waived Tauaefa on Saturday, Michael Eisen of the team's official site reports.
Tauaefa appeared in 12 contests with the Giants last season, during which span he contributed on special teams and logged six tackles (five solo). He wasn't able to earn another roster spot for 2020.
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Giants' Josiah Tauaefa: Short stay on COVID-19 list
The Giants activated Tauaefa from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.
Tauaefa was placed on the list Tuesday, but he's already managed to gain clearance to rejoin teammates. He contributed as a reserve linebacker and special-teams option for New York last season.
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Giants' Josiah Tauaefa: Hits COVID-19 list
The Giants placed Tauaefa (illness) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
The transaction is an indication that Tauaefa has either tested positive for COVID-19 or been in close contact with someone who did. He appeared in 12 contests with the Giants last season, contributing on special teams and as a reserve linebacker.
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Giants' Josiah Tauaefa: Puts in full practice
Tauaefa (knee) was a full practice participant Tuesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Tauaefa began the week as a limited participant due to the knee issue, but a return to full participation puts him on track to play Thursday against New England. Tae Davis (concussion) and Alec Ogletree (hamstring) also had no limitations, which should keep Tauaefa in a reserve role this week.
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Giants' Josiah Tauaefa: Limited to begin week
Tauaefa (knee) is listed as a limited participant in Monday's estimated practice, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
Tauaefa picked up a knee injury during Week 5's loss to the Vikings, and his status for Thursday's tilt against New England appears up in the air. If the undrafted rookie is able to suit up versus the Patriots, he could be in line for notable snaps on defense with Lorenzo Carter (neck) and Alec Ogletree (hamstring) also nursing injuries.
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Giants' Josiah Tauaefa: May have immediate starting role
Tauaefa may start at inside linebacker for Sunday's game versus the Vikings, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
After Ryan Connelly tore his ACL and was ruled out for the season, the Giants promoted Tauaefa from the practice squad. The undrafted rookie is competing with Nate Stupar for a starting role alongside David Mayo right away since Alec Ogletree (hamstring) and Tae Davis (concussion) have been ruled out.
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Giants' Josiah Tauaefa: Promoted to active roster
Tauaefa was activated from the practice squad Tuesday, Michael Eisen of the Giants' official site reports.
Tauaefa led the Giants in tackles over the preseason with 16 total to go with a sack and a fumble recovery. At Texas-San Antonio, he recorded 257 total tackles and 11.5 sacks over three seasons. Tauaefa will likely play a depth role in New York's linebacking corps moving forward.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-1, 232 lbs |
| Birthplace: Corinth, TX, USA |
| Age: 28 |
| School: Texas-San Antonio |
| Experience: 2 |