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New York Giants’ Jake Ballard Has “Procedure” on Knee, Questionable for Sunday
January 20th, 2012 at 1:11 PM
New York Giants tight end Jake Ballard was unexpectedly limited in practice on Friday after fully participating earlier in the week, and head coach Tom Coughlin revealed that was a result of a "little procedure" which was performed on his knee. However, Coughlin stressed the "procedure" was not surgery. ***PHOTO1*** Coughlin also...

New York Giants Defensive Tackle Chris Canty: “I’m a Hundred Percent”
January 16th, 2012 at 7:05 PM
After New York Giants defensive tackle Chris Canty took a shot to the knees which left him unable to get off the field under his own power, everyone in Big Blue nation took a deep breath. ***PHOTO1*** Canty has been not just a part of a defensive front that has played exceptionally...

New York Giants’ Mark Herzlich Recovering from Broken, not Sprained, Ankle
January 16th, 2012 at 9:20 AM
New York Giants rookie linebacker Mark Herzlich hasn't seen the field since late November against the New Orleans Saints, recovering from what had previously been believed to be a severe high ankle sprain. ***PHOTO1*** After missing his sixth consecutive game on Sunday, Herzlich revealed, in response to some rather unruly and disrespectful...

New York Giants’ RB D.J. Ware Cleared to Play; Ahmad Bradshaw Still Sidelined
January 12th, 2012 at 2:22 PM
As the New York Giants head into their next playoff game, back in the tundra of Lambeau Field, any and all injuries are being monitored very closely as Big Blue needs all hands on deck. ***PHOTO1*** One piece of good news, as reported by numerous sources, is that Giants running back, D.J....

New York Giants’ Aaron Ross Cleared to Practice; Likely to Play Sunday
January 11th, 2012 at 6:38 PM
After being removed from the NFC wildcard game this past Sunday, there was quite a bit of speculation about New York Giants cornerback Aaron Ross and his status. ***PHOTO1*** Shortly after he was brought to the locker-room on Sunday afternoon, his wife, Sanya Richards, tweeted that he did not have a concussion....

New York Giants’ Jake Ballard Practices Thursday; Could Be Ready by Sunday
January 5th, 2012 at 9:34 PM
New York Giants tight end Jake Ballard returned to practice on Thursday for the first time since partially tearing the PCL in his right knee during a 23-10 loss to the Washington Redskins in week 15. Buffalo Bills George Wilson chases New York Giants Jake Ballard as he runs for 24...

New York Giants’ Osi Umenyiora Suffered “Setback” Against Dallas Cowboys
January 4th, 2012 at 1:37 PM
This past Monday night, New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck said on the radio that teammate Osi Umenyiora suffered a "little setback" during Sunday's 31-14 win over the Dallas Cowboys, but his comment seemed to fall on deaf ears. Little was mentioned again about this alleged setback…until Wednesday morning. Washington...

New York Giants Will Be Without Jake Ballard and Mark Herzlich on Sunday
December 31st, 2011 at 12:47 PM
In a game where all hands truly need to be on deck, the New York Giants will be shorthanded on Sunday night. Green Bay Packers Morgan Burnett plays defense as New York Giants Jake Ballard as Ballard fails to catch a touchdown pass in the first quarter in week 13 of...

New York Giants’ Osi Umenyiora Unlikely to Play Against Dallas Cowboys; Ankle Has not Improved
December 26th, 2011 at 12:08 PM
New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora seems poised to miss his fifth consecutive game this Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys with a lingering ankle issue. Washington Redskins quarterback Rex Grossman is hit by New York Giants Osi Umenyiora during second half of their NFL football game in Landover, Maryland January...

New York Giants Nearing Maximum Capacity on Practice Bikes
December 22nd, 2011 at 5:49 PM
In what has become the visual representation of the New York Giants 2011 season, the practice bikes were once again being fully utilized during practice today. New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) avoids a tackle by Detroit Lions safety C.C. Brown in the fourth quarter of their NFL game...

PCL Injury Make End Season for New York Giants’ Jake Ballard
December 20th, 2011 at 1:46 PM
Already down one tight end in Travis Beckum (chest), the New York Giants may face their final two game stretch without Jake Ballard as well. Green Bay Packers Morgan Burnett plays defense as New York Giants Jake Ballard as Ballard fails to get credit for a touchdown because he...

New York Giants’ Osi Umenyiora Unlikely to Play Saturday Against New York Jets
December 19th, 2011 at 4:10 PM
Ebenezer Samuel of the New York Daily News reports that New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora is unlikely to play this Saturday against the New York Jets due to a lingering ankle injury that doesn't appear to be getting much better. Carolina Panthers quarterback Matt Moore (R) drops to the...

New York Giants to Be Without David Baas, Osi Umenyiora, Mark Herzlich and Others This Sunday
December 16th, 2011 at 6:15 PM
If you're holding your breath waiting for the New York Giants injury situation to offer up anything positive, we suggest you inhale right now for risk of passing out. Since day one injuries have dominated almost all things Big Blue, and heading into a pivotal NFC East matchup with the...

New York Giants’ Osi Umenyiora Ruled Out Against Washington Redskins
December 15th, 2011 at 8:00 PM
New Orleans Saints running back Darren Sproles (43) runs by New York Giants defender Osi Umenyiora during first quarter action at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome November 28, 2011. UPI/A.J. Sisco New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora (knee) has officially been ruled out for this Sunday's NFC East battle with the Washington...

New York Giants’ Justin Tuck Has MRI on Injured Toe That May Keep Him Out Sunday
December 13th, 2011 at 1:17 PM
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck has been plagued by a variety of injuries since the 2011-2012 NFL season officially began. From a groin injury to a neck injury, and an ankle injury to this latest toe injury, Tuck's body seems like a revolving door for every dent and...

Source Claims New York Giants’ Osi Umenyiora Unlikely to Play on Sunday
December 13th, 2011 at 1:37 AM
One New York Giants injury that has not received a whole lot of attention recently is that of defensive end, Osi Umenyiora. Still battling an ankle injury, it appears Umenyiora is not at all likely to play against the Washington Redskins this Sunday. Carolina Panthers quarterback Matt Moore (R) drops to...

New York Giants’ Kenny Phillips Does not Travel with Team, Out Sunday
December 10th, 2011 at 7:28 PM
New York Giants safety Kenny Phillips did not travel with the team to Dallas this afternoon, and has been downgraded from "doubtful" to "out" for this Sunday's pivotal NFC East battle with the Cowboys. New Orleans Saints running back Darren Sproles carries the ball against New York Giants Kenny Phillips (L)...

New York Giants’ Mario Manningham Expected to Play Sunday
December 9th, 2011 at 2:03 PM
After missing two games with swelling in his knee and talk of surgery that would end his season, New York Giants wide receiver Mario Manningham has practiced each of the last two days and appears to be a go for this Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys barring a setback. Jacksonville Jaguars...

Neck Issues and Headaches May Land New York Giants’ David Baas on Injured Reserve
December 8th, 2011 at 2:12 PM
San Francisco 49ers running back Brian Westbrook (R) is congratulated by left David Bass (L) after Westbrook scored a touchdown in the second quarter of the 49ers game against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, AZ November 29,2010. UPI/Art Foxall When it was initially revealed that New...

New York Giants’ Stacy Andrews Hospitalized with Pulmonary Embolisms in Both Lungs
December 4th, 2011 at 1:06 PM
New York Giants offensive lineman Stacy Andrews has been officially ruled as "out" this afternoon against the Green Bay Packers after being hospitalized with pulmonary embolisms in both lungs. Andrews was admitted to Hackensack University Medical Center Saturday night, and is expected to remain there until Monday. Team doctors believe the blood...