Dyontae Johnson designated to return from IR

The New York Giants returned to practice on Wednesday afternoon in preparation for a Week 14 game against the New Orleans Saints at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Before taking the field, head coach Brian Daboll stepped up to the podium and spoke with reporters.

Among Daboll’s reveals was that quarterback Tommy DeVito is still dealing with a forearm injury, which means Drew Lock will start on Sunday. The coach would not commit to DeVito being active as a backup.

The Giants also designated linebacker Dyontae Johnson to return from injured reserve (IR). His 21-day window officially opened on Wednesday as he returned to practice.

Daboll also shared ominous news on a multitude of other players, including offensive tackle Jermaine Eluemunor, saying they all have a chance to play against the Saints but should be considered “week to week,” which effectively encompasses the remainder of the season.

“I’d say week-to-week,” Daboll said of the injured players. “I think they all have a chance, but I think it’s too early to tell how optimistic I am with it.”

If Eluemunor and right tackle Evan Neal can’t play on Sunday, Chris Hubbard and Joshua Ezeudu will start.

The Giants’ full Wednesday injury report can be found below:

Did not participate: CB Deonte Banks (rib), LB Bobby Okereke (back), OL Jermaine Eluemunor (quad), OL Evan Neal (hip), DT Rakeem Nunez-Roches (neck)

Limited participant: QB Tommy DeVito (forearm), DT D.J. Davidson (shoulder), DT Jordon Riley (knee), WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton (Achilles), LB Dyontae Johnson (ankle)

Full participant: None