Taking into account that it's the preseason, many of the players sitting on the sidelines tonight would normally be on the field if it was a meaningful game. With that said, I'm sure most fans would like to know who they should expect to see this evening. For that reason, I've done by best to create an accurate injury report -- official reports are not posted until week one of the regular season.New York Giants:
Out: Wide receiver Amani Toomer (knee), wide receiver Plaxico Burress (ankle), linebacker Gerris Wilkinson (knee), center Todd Londot (ankle), long snapper Ryan Kuehl (calf), safety Michael Stone (hip), cornerback E.J. Underwood (hip), cornerback Aaron Ross (glute) and defensive tackle Fred Robbins (calf)
Probable: Tight end Jeremy Shockey (leg) and defensive end Osi Umenyiora (hip).
Playing: Lots of rookies and free agents. (Kidding, obviously. But seriously, can this team ever escape the injury bug?)
Carolina Panthers:
Out: Wide receiver Dwayne Jarrett (hamstring), safety Nate Salley (knee), running back Alex Haynes (thigh), tight end Chad Upshaw (knee) and wide receiver Justin McCullum (thigh).
Probable: Linebacker Brandon Jamison (hamstring), linebacker Na'il Diggs (thigh), defensive end Mike Rucker (knee), defensive end Julius Peppers (illness) and tackle Travelle Wharton (knee).
If you notice anyone missing on this injury report, I encourage you to let me know. Leave me a comment or shoot me an e-mail and I will promptly update the report. Again, this is strictly for the fans (see: yours truly) who want to know what players will be on the field this evening.
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8-11-2007 @ 2:33PM
Nick Dee said...
Come on Dan...at least 5 of those guys would be playing if it where a regular season game.
Here's a piece of info you might find interesting about the NFL.
Coughlins first year, the team was desimated by injuries I looked up what other teams where going through.
Evevery NFL team averaged at least 10 players on IR. An amazing stat, 32 teams x 10 = 320 players on IR. Almost 5 NFL teams in total.
Tough sport!
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8-11-2007 @ 7:24PM
charlie said...
Nice synopsis Dan, the starters are barely worth watching other than the synchronization and awareness of - what is happening and where they should be to be an impact on the play. Let's face it, this is about who is going to make their teams after the first 40 players have been selected. That's why it's fun to watch the pre-season.
I am a Panther fan no matter what, but when NC didn't have a team, my team was always the Giants. and will always be the Giants, unless they play the Panthers.
Good luck to both teams and hope they meet again in the NFC title game.
Have a good season Giants. Best of luck.
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