December 3, 2008 New York Giants Injury Report: CB Corey Webster (back) and LB Jonathan Goff (hamstring) did not practice yesterday.
OC Shaun O’Hara (knee) and DT Fred Robbins (shoulder) practiced on a limited basis.
HB Ahmad Bradshaw (neck) fully practiced.
Giants Sign DT Leger Douzable to 53-Man Roster: The Giants signed DT Leger Douzable to the 53-man roster yesterday, filling the roster space vacated by WR Plaxico Burress. Douzable had been on the Giants’ Practice Squad.
Practice Squad Moves: As reported yesterday, the Giants have signed CB/S Travonti Johnson to the Practice Squad. The team has also lost OT/OG Na’Shan Goddard, who was signed off of the Giants’ Practice Squad by the Seattle Seahawks to their active roster.
The Giants have also signed OT/OG Mike Fladell and WR Micah Rucker to the Practice Squad.
QB Eli Manning Named “NFC Offensive Player of the Month”: QB Eli Manning has been named the “NFC Offensive Player of the Month” for his play during the month of November. During that time period, Manning helped lead the Giants to a 5-0 record. He was 93-of-148 (62.8 percent) for 1,036 yards, 10 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions, with a quarterback passer rating of 94.9.
Article on the Latest in the Burress Shooting Incident: Teammate Will Tackle Burress by Murray Weiss, Larry Celona, and Dan Mangan of The New York Post
Notes and Quotes: General Manager Jerry Reese told The New York Times yesterday that WR Plaxico Burress may remain a Giant in 2009 if he survives his current legal problems and “provided he plays by Giants rules…I just hope something like this makes the lights go on.”
The NFL Players Association (NFLPA) said yesterday that it intends to file a grievance against the Giants, challenging their suspension of Burress and their decision to place him on the Non-Football Injury (NFI) List. “The NFLPA is still reviewing the actions taken by the New York Giants relating to Plaxico Burress, but we intend to file a grievance challenging those actions,” the NFLPA said in a statement. “We believe that Burress’ rights have been violated under the CBA.”
WR Domenik Hixon on Burress: “Yeah we (talked on Tuesday). He started coaching me up. As soon as I saw him we started talking about releases and what to expect going up against Philly this weekend…He was coaching me up…That’s a teammate. He has personal issues going on right now but he still wants to coach and help somebody out so to me that says a lot about his character and trying to help somebody out during his trying times.”