Giants high receiver Malik Nabers is one missed apply away from lacking his second straight recreation with a concussion.
The crew’s No. 1 draft decide and main receiver, who missed the game in Seattle last week as a result of he was nonetheless within the concussion protocol from the pinnacle damage he suffered late within the week 4 loss to dallas, once more didn’t apply totally on thursday.
Giants head coach Brian Daboll stated earlier than Thursday’s apply that Nabers is “nonetheless in the identical spot” on the roster as it was Wednesday.
Daboll indicated that to ensure that Naber to play Sunday evening towards the Bengals, he must be on the sector Friday and apply in a purple non-contact jersey.
This might in all probability imply he’s in section 4 of the 5 section protocol.
Requested if Nabers was cleared to apply on Friday, which might imply he can be out for Sunday, Daboll stated: “It is in all probability going to be tough.”
In additional promising damage information, Daboll stated working again Devin Singletary (groin) is “progressing” and appears nearer to enjoying.
Singletary was once more restricted in Thursday’s apply.
Guard John Runyan missed his second straight apply as a consequence of sickness, whereas fellow guard Greg Van Rotten returned from Wednesday’s relaxation.
Daboll stated he’s “hopeful” to have Runyan for Sunday’s recreation.
WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton, who returned a blocked punt for a TD Sunday at Seattle, appeared on the damage report Thursday with a shoulder damage and didn’t take part in apply.
DL DJ Davidson additionally appeared on the report for the primary time this week as a restricted contributor with a shoulder damage.
DE Brian Burns, as he was Wednesday, was restricted in apply with a groin damage however is anticipated to play, as is CB Adoree’ Jackson, who’s nursing a calf ailment, and CB Dru Philips was additionally restricted with calf and shoulder accidents .
The Bengals had two gamers seem on the damage report as restricted — TE Mike Gesicki with a hamstring and HB Chase Brown with a quad difficulty.
DE Sheldon Rankins was restricted with a hamstring, as was RB Zach Moss with a leg damage.
