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5 biggest storylines for Week 15

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Second-year wide receiver Wan’Dale Robinson is another young player who is coming into his own this season.

Robinson caught six of seven targets for 79 yards on Monday night and made several eye-popping plays in the process.

“He’s steadily gotten better, I’d say physically, which improves your confidence,” head coach Brian Daboll said this week. “In the last few weeks, you can really see explosive quickness, he ran some really good routes again, was open quite a bit. Had the big play in the run, played with toughness, I’d say played competitively. For a smaller guy, too, he was mixing it up pretty good.”

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New York Giants’ Evan Neal doubtful vs. New Orleans Saints in Week 15

The New York Giants wrapped up their week of practice on Friday and are about as healthy as they’ve been all season.

The one lingering health issue is that of right tackle Evan Neal, who’s still dealing with an ankle injury. And while he did return to practice this week, head coach Brian Daboll says he is doubtful to play on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints.

Daboll would not commit to Neal reassuming his role as the starter once he does return.

The other question facing the Giants is the status of tight end Darren Waller, who was designated to return from injured reserve (IR) on Thursday. Daboll says a decision on the veteran will be made over the next 24 hours.

Waller ultimately expects to be activated and play.

Full injury reports for both the Giants and Saints can be found below:

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Out: N/A

Doubtful: OL Evan Neal (ankle)

Questionable: NT Dexter Lawrence (hamstring), OL Justin Pugh (calf), TE Darren Waller (hamstring)

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Out: RB Kendre Miller (ankle), DE Isaiah Foskey (quad), DE Payton Turner (toe)

Doubtful: N/A

Questionable: WR Chris Olave (ankle), OL Ryan Ramczyk (rest/knee), RB Jamaal Williams (groin)

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Darren Waller designated to return from IR

The New York Giants returned to practice on Thursday — their first full practice of the week — and the first order of business was a significant one.

Just prior to taking the field, the team announced that tight end Darren Waller (hamstring) had been designated to return from injured reserve (IR). If all goes well, he could see a few snaps on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints.

Waller indicated on Wednesday that he was close to a return but was just awaiting the green light from trainers.

In other positive news, every single player on the active roster participated on at least a limited basis for the second straight day. All have a chance to play in Week 15 — right tackle Evan Neal included.

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

Did not participate: N/A

Limited participant: OL Evan Neal (ankle), CB Cor’Dale Flott (shoulder), NT Dexter Lawrence (hamstring), DL A’Shawn Robinson (hamstring/finger), LB Isaiah Simmons (ankle), TE Darren Waller (hamstring)

Full participant: WR Parris Campbell (knee), LB Azeez Ojulari (shoulder)

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Evan Neal returns to practice

The New York Giants returned to the practice field on Wednesday following a stunning Week 14 upset of the Green Bay Packers.

Given that the Giants played on Monday night, they were limited to a walkthrough on Wednesday. They will have full practices on both Thursday and Friday before traveling down to New Orleans on Saturday.

The positive news opening Week 15 is that the team sustained no new injuries against Green Bay. Everyone on the active roster, right tackle Evan Neal included, participated in the walkthrough on at least a limited basis.

Unfortunately, there was also some negative news.

Daboll revealed that the 21-day window for tight end Darren Waller, who is currently on injured reserve (IR), was not opened. He did not practice on Wednesday and seems unlikely to play on Sunday against the Saints unless there is a drastic change in 24 hours.

“We’ll see where we’re at here, making progress. Getting closer,” Daboll said of Waller.

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

Did not participate: N/A

Limited participant: OL Evan Neal (ankle), CB Cor’Dale Flott (shoulder), NT Dexter Lawrence (hamstring), LB Azeez Ojulari (shoulder), DL A’Shawn Robinson (hamstring/finger)

Full participant: WR Parris Campbell (knee)

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Dexter Lawrence continues to miss practice

The New York Giants returned from their bye week on Monday and took the practice field on Tuesday ahead of a Week 14 game against the Green Bay Packers.

The big question was the status of quarterback Tyrod Taylor, who was designated to return from injured reserve (IR), but that ultimately didn’t matter.

Prior to practice, head coach Brian Daboll officially named Tommy DeVito the starting quarterback for the clash on Monday Night Football.

Meanwhile, despite the team’s extended break, nose tackle Dexter Lawrence and right tackle Evan Neal continue to miss practice.

“He’s getting better,” Daboll said of Lawrence. “I think we’ll have him out here soon — soon might be this week.”

If there was any positive news to be had, it’s that tight end Darren Waller, who is eligible to come off of IR but has not yet had his 21-day window opened, is making progress. However, it remains unlikely he will play in Week 14.

“Waller’s making progress, as of today not ready yet,” Daboll said. “It’s too early right now. I’d probably lean more no than yes, but I don’t want to rule it out.”

The Giants’ full (projected, non-official) Tuesday injury report can be found below:

Did not participate: NT Dexter Lawrence (hamstring), OL Evan Neal (ankle)

Limited participant: N/A

Full participant: N/A

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New York Giants’ Darren Waller, Tyrod Taylor inching closer to returns

One of the biggest obstacles faced by the New York Giants this season has been injuries. The offensive line took a hit early in the season, leading to so many quarterback hits and sacks that the Giants are using a third-string, undrafted rookie free agent as the starter.

That’s not the only area of the field to be decimated by injuries, but it has had the biggest impact.

Two of the Giants’ missing pieces could return after the bye, though, and they are quarterback Tyrod Taylor and tight end Darren Waller.

“I’d say they’re getting better. We’ll see where they’re at. I haven’t talked to the medical guys yet, but they’ve been getting better,” head coach Brian Daboll said of Taylor and Waller on Monday.

Following his answer, Daboll was asked if they could return after the bye week, “We’ll see. Yeah, we’ll see.”

Taylor and Waller last suited up for the Giants on October 29 against the New York Jets. Waller was targeted twice, bringing in one reception for four yards before leaving with a hamstring injury.

Taylor lasted a little bit longer, completing four of seven attempted passes for eight yards, getting sacked twice, while rushing five times for 33 yards before leaving the game with a rib cage injury.

Presumably, Taylor will regain the starting quarterback position when he returns, but nothing has been announced. In fact, Daboll was quite mum on the quarterback situation, so it will be interesting to see how that plays out.

The Giants next face the Green Bay Packers on December 11.

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New York Giants place Darren Waller, Tyrod Taylor on injured reserve

The New York Giants have placed tight end Darren Waller (hamstring) and quarterback Tyrod Taylor (ribs) on injured reserve (IR). The pair will miss at least the next four games.

Waller suffered a hamstring injury during a Week 8 loss to the New York Jets that he says was unrelated to the hamstring issue he dealt with earlier this year.

Taylor was injured in the same game and transported to a local hospital where he remained overnight.

Waller and Taylor join kicker Graham Gano, who was also placed on IR this week with a knee injury. He is expected to undergo surgery in the coming days but stopped short of saying his season is over.

“No. Nobody’s told me that,” Gano said when asked if he’s been told his season is over. “But my mindset is always if I’m dealing with some adversity, just attack it, and do what I can with it.”

In place of Gano, the Giants signed kicker Cade York off the Tennessee Titans’ practice squad. They also signed kicker Randy Bullock to the practice squad and elevated him ahead of their Week 9 game against the Las Vegas Raiders, providing them with two active kickers for the game.

Additionally, the Giants elevated linebacker Justin Hollins from the practice squad and signed tight end Lawrence Cager to their 53-man roster from the reserve unit.

Rookie Tommy DeVito will serve as the backup quarterback on Sunday.

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5 biggest storylines for Week 9

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Quarterback Daniel Jones has been cleared for duty after missing the last three games due to a neck injury. It couldn’t come at a better time as his backup, Tyrod Taylor, has been ruled out this week with a ribcage injury.

Tommy DeVito has been elevated to the primary backup role with recently signed Matt Barley parked on the practice squad serving as the emergency QB.

Without Jones, the Giants have averaged just 11 points per game. With Jones in the lineup, they’ve averaged only 10.3 points per game. They are hoping things turn around beginning this week.

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Tyrod Taylor, Darren Waller out vs. Raiders

The New York Giants were back at practice on Thursday and for the second straight day, quarterback Daniel Jones was practicing with the first team.

Fellow quarterback Tyrod Taylor has been officially ruled out for a Week 9 game against the Las Vegas Raiders and Tommy DeVito was given the nod as the team’s No. 2.

In addition to Taylor, tight Darren Waller has been ruled out for Sunday’s game, which was expected given that he’ll miss several weeks.

Daboll implied that both Taylor and Waller could land on injured reserve (IR) in the near future.

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

Did not participate: TE Darren Waller (hamstring), QB Tyrod Taylor (ribs), NT Dexter Lawrence (rest)

Limited participant: OL Andrew Thomas (hamstring), OL Evan Neal (ankle), WR Wan’Dale Robinson (knee), RB Saquon Barkley (elbow), LB Kayvon Thibodeaux (back), K Graham Gano (knee)

Full participant: QB Daniel Jones (neck)

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Saquon Barkley welcomes Daniel Jones back to practice with bear hug

The New York Giants returned to the practice field on Wednesday and as expected, quarterback Daniel Jones (neck) resumed his role with the first team unit.

Jones was officially cleared for contact on Sunday and barring any setbacks, will start against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.

Running back Saquon Barkley, who is nursing an elbow injury, was thrilled to see his friend on the field.

“It’s just good to have another player out there with DJ, I know he’s excited. He’s played with Saquon for a bit so it’s just good to have him back,” head coach Brian Daboll told reporters.

Meanwhile, offensive tackles Andrew Thomas and Evan Neal are each inching closer to a return.

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

Did not participate: TE Darren Waller (hamstring), QB Tyrod Taylor (ribs)

Limited participant: OL Andrew Thomas (hamstring), OL Evan Neal (ankle), WR Wan’Dale Robinson (knee), RB Saquon Barkley (elbow), LB Kayvon Thibodeaux (back), K Graham Gano (knee)

Full participant: QB Daniel Jones (neck)



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