Wednesday New York Giants Injury Report and Media Sessions

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Rhett Ellison, New York Giants (October 20, 2019)

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OCTOBER 23, 2019 NEW YORK GIANTS INJURY REPORT…
Cornerback Corey Ballentine (concussion) did not practice on Wednesday. He is still in the concussion protocol.

Running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) and wide receiver Sterling Shepard (concussion) practiced on a limited basis. Shepard remains in the concussion protocol, wearing a non-contact jersey.

“Saquon was limited today,” said Head Coach Pat Shurmur. “Just some game soreness. I expect him to play this week though.”

“(Shepard is) been out there practicing pretty much full,” said Shurmur. “But he’s still in the protocol.”

Wide receiver Cody Latimer (quad) and linebacker Lorenzo Carter (ankle) fully practiced.

HEAD COACH PAT SHURMUR…
The transcript of Pat Shurmur’s press conference on Wednesday is available in The Corner Forum while the video is available at Giants.com.

THE PLAYERS SPEAK…
Transcripts and video clips of the media sessions with the following players are available in The Corner Forum and at Giants.com:

WHAT’S UP NEXT…
The New York Giants practice on Thursday, with the team’s coordinators also addressing the media.

Giants Add Two Linebackers, Including Deone Bucannon

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Oct 222019
 
Deone Bucannon, Arizona Cardinals (December 27, 2015)

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GIANTS SIGN TWO LINEBACKERS, INCLUDING DEONE BUCANNON…
The New York Giants have signed free agent linebacker Deone Bucannon, who was cut by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on October 9th, and signed linebacker Devante Downs from their Practice Squad. To make room for Bucannon and Downs, the team waived linebacker Tuzar Skipper and tight end Garrett Dickerson.

The 27-year old, 6’1”, 211-pound Bucannon was originally drafted in the 1st round of the 2014 NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals. A former safety, the Cardinals converted him to a hybrid linebacker/safety “money backer” role. In five seasons with the Cardinals, Bucannon played in 70 regular-season games, with 56 starts. His most productive season came in 2015, when he accrued 112 tackles, three sacks, three pass defenses including an interception, and three forced fumbles. Bucannon only played in five games with the Buccaneers with no starts.

The Giants signed Downs to the Practice Squad in October 2019. The 6’2”, 252-pound Downs was originally drafted in the 7th round of the 2018 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings. Downs played in 13 games with the Vikings, with no starts, accruing three tackles. The Vikings waived him in late September.

The Giants claimed Skipper off of waivers from the Pittsburgh Steelers in September 2019. The 6’3”, 246-pound Skipper was originally signed by the Steelers as an undrafted rookie free agent after the 2019 NFL Draft. Skipper played in six games for the Giants this year with no starts, being credited with three tackles and 0.5 sacks.

The Giants signed undrafted rookie free agent Dickerson in June 2018. He spent a couple of stints on the team’s Practice Squad and 53-man roster in 2018 and made the 53-man roster this year. Dickerson has played in seven regular-season games for the Giants, but he did not have a catch.

Redskins Sign Landon Collins; Giants Re-Sign Spencer Pulley

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WASHINGTON REDSKINS SIGN LANDON COLLINS…
The Washington Redskins have signed New York Giants unrestricted free agent safety Landon Collins to a 6-year, $84 million deal.

Despite being voted to the Pro Bowl three times from 2016-2018, Collins has not been able to replicate his breakout performance in 2016. He finished both 2017 and 2018 on Injured Reserve, first with a fractured forearm and then with a partially-torn rotator cuff. Both injuries required surgery. On top of the injury issues, Collins has struggled more in coverage against better athletes. In 2018, Collins started all 12 games he played in, finishing with 96 tackles, 4 pass defenses, and 1 forced fumble.

Collins was drafted in the 2nd round of the 2015 NFL Draft by the Giants. During his All-Pro 2016 season, Collins started every game and finished the year with 125 tackles, four sacks, 13 pass defenses, and five interceptions.

NEW YORK GIANTS RE-SIGN SPENCER PULLEY…
The New York Giants have officially re-signed restricted free agent center Spencer Pulley. The deal is reportedly a 3-year, $9.6 million contract. The Giants claimed Pulley off of waivers from the Los Angeles Chargers in September 2018. Pulley was inserted into the starting line-up in late October. He struggled in his nine starts at center and missed one game due to an injury. Pulley was originally signed as an undrafted rookie free agent by the Chargers after the 2016 NFL Draft. Spencer started all 16 regular-season games for the Chargers in 2017 at center. He also is able to play guard.

MARCH 11, 2019 NEW YORK GIANTS FREE AGENT RUMORS…
The negotiating period of NFL free agency began today. Teams can officially sign free agents from other teams on Wednesday, March 13th. Here are some of the latest rumors:

  • NJ.com is reporting that the Giants have expressed “significant interest” in unrestricted free agent linebacker Preston Smith (Washington Redskins).
  • The New York Post is reporting that the Giants are interested in unrestricted free agent linebacker Deone Bucannon (Arizona Cardinals).