Giants vs Eagles: Friday Injury Report, Baas, Snee, Hosley, Ross, Robinson, Joseph all listed as ‘Out’ for Sunday
The official Friday injury report for the New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles, with game statuses for Sunday, has been posted on Giants.com:
Sep 22, 2013; Charlotte, NC, USA; New York Giants defensive tackle Linval Joseph (97) on the sidelines. The Carolina Panthers defeated the New York Giants 38-0 at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
The big news for the Giants is that they are extremely banged up. They have six players already listed as being out for Sunday’s game, David Baas, Chris Snee, Jayron Hosley, Aaron Ross, Adrien Robinson, and Linval Joseph.
Aug 10, 2013; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; New York Giants cornerback Corey Webster (23) on the sidelines against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half at Heinz Field. The Giants won the game, 18-13. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-USA TODAY Sports
Furthermore, Corey Webster is listed as doubtful and will most likely not be playing either. This leaves the Giants with only three healthy cornerbacks currently on the 53-man roster (Prince Amukamara, Terrell Thomas, & Trumaine McBride). Look for the Giants to make a roster move to add undrafted rookie, Charles James, from their practice squad to the 53-man roster before Sunday’s game. The Giants will need the extra bodies at the thin cornerback position, especially against a team with a robust aerial attack.
Aug 10, 2013; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; New York Giants defensive tackle Cullen Jenkins (99) on the sidelines against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half at Heinz Field. The Giants won the game, 18-13. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-USA TODAY Sports
On the defensive line, former Eagle Cullen Jenkins is listed as questionable and will be a game time decision. Shaun Rogers is probable and should be suiting up.
Reserve wide receiver Louis Murphy is a new addition to the injury report and is listed as questionable with an ankle injury.
As you can see, the Giants injury list is a lot longer than the Eagles. The Giants will be extremely thin on the defensive line, offensive line and cornerback position on Sunday. Right now, everything is setting up for the Giants to start the season 0-5.
Hopefully, some of the young guys who will be given more snaps and responsibility on Sunday (Damontre Moore, Johnathan Hankins, & possibly Charles James) will step up big time. If the banged up Giants want to escape the Meadowlands with a victory on Sunday, they will also have to limit their mistakes.