Giants Coordinators Address the Media; Thursday Injury Update

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OCTOBER 24, 2019 NEW YORK GIANTS INJURY REPORT…
Cornerback Corey Ballentine (concussion) did not practice on Thursday and remains in the concussion protocol.

Wide receiver Sterling Shepard (concussion) practiced on a limited basis. Shepard remains in the concussion protocol, wearing a non-contact jersey.

Running back Saquon Barkley (ankle), wide receiver Cody Latimer (quad), and linebacker Lorenzo Carter (ankle) fully practiced.

TUZAR SKIPPER SIGNED TO THE PRACTICE SQUAD…
The New York Giants have signed linebacker Tuzar Skipper, who was waived on Tuesday, to the Practice Squad. The 6’3”, 246-pound Skipper was originally signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted rookie free agent after the 2019 NFL Draft. The Giants claimed Skipper off of waivers from the Steelers in September 2019. Skipper played in six games for the Giants this year with no starts, being credited with three tackles and 0.5 sacks.

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

• Offensive Coordinator Mike Shula (Video)
• Defensive Coordinator James Bettcher (Video)
• Special Teams Coordinator Thomas McGaughey (Video)

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:

• RB Saquon Barkley (Video)
• S Jabrill Peppers

WHAT’S UP NEXT…
The New York Giants practice again on Friday in preparation for Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions.