December 22, 2011 New York Giants Injury Report

December 22, 2011 New York Giants Injury Report: The following Giants did not practice yesterday: HB Ahmad Bradshaw (foot), HB D.J. Ware (knee), WR Mario Manningham (knee), TE Jake Ballard (knee), DE Osi Umenyiora (ankle/knee), and LB Mark Herzlich (ankle).

“(Bradshaw) practiced yesterday and did a lot so we backed off today,” said Head Coach Tom Coughlin.

“Tomorrow (Ware) should bounce back,” said Coughlin.

“Soreness (with Manningham’s knee),” said Coughlin. “I would call him day-to-day.”

“(Ballard) is day-to-day but he hasn’t worked this week,” said Coughlin.

“Osi probably won’t make it,” said Coughlin.

WR Devin Thomas (neck), TE/FB Bear Pascoe (ribs), H-Back Travis Beckum (chest), OC David Baas (neck), and S Derrick Martin (back) practiced on a limited basis.

Head Coach Tom Coughlin’s Thursday Press Conference: The transcript and video of yesterday’s press conference with Head Coach Tom Coughlin are available at Giants.com.

Player Media Q&As: The transcripts and video of yesterday’s media Q&A sessions with the following players are available at Giants.com:

• HB Ahmad Bradshaw (Video)
• H-Back Travis Beckum (Video)
• OC David Baas (Video)
• DE Justin Tuck (Video)
• DE Dave Tollefson  (Video)
• S Deon Grant (Video)

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Article on OC David Baas: Giants’ David Baas Returns, Though Offensive Line Has Been Strong Without Him by Jorge Castillo of The Star-Ledger

Article on CB Prince Amukamara: Giants’ Prince Amukamara Vows to Persevere After Benching by Mike Garafolo of The Star-Ledger