January 6, 2012 New York Giants Injury Report – Tuck Misses Practice: DE Justin Tuck (shoulder) and LB Mark Herzlich (ankle) did not practice yesterday. Tuck has been officially ruled “probable” for the game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday; Herzlich will not play.
“(Tuck) was just sore,” said Head Coach Tom Coughlin. “I don’t think (it will be an issue on Sunday).”
Tuck would not comment on the injury.
HB Ahmad Bradshaw (foot), HB Da’Rel Scott (knee), TE Jake Ballard (knee), OT Tony Ugoh (ankle), DE Osi Umenyiora (ankle/knee), and CB Corey Webster (hamstring) practiced on a limited basis. All are “probable” for the game.
“(Ballard) seemed to have ended on an up note,” said Coughlin. “He moved well today so I am very optimistic about that.”
“I feel pretty good,” Ballard said. “The first day (Wednesday) I got limited reps. I got more reps on Thursday and felt pretty good. Today, I took pretty much all of the snaps and felt great. I feel comfortable and optimistic about playing in the game.”
“(Webster) was fine today,” said Coughlin.
Marc Ross Interviews with the Colts: According to press reports, Giants’ Director of College Scouting Marc Ross interviewed with the Indianapolis Colts yesterday for their vacant general manager position. Ross has also received interest from the Chicago Bears.
All-Pro Honors for JPP and Cruz: DE Jason Pierre-Paul has been named first-team All-Pro by The Associated Press. WR Victor Cruz was named second-team All-Pro.
Head Coach Tom Coughlin’s Friday Press Conference: The transcript and video of yesterday’s press conference with Head Coach Tom Coughlin are available at Giants.com.
Giants.com Q&A With Head Coach Tom Coughlin: The transcript of this week’s Giants.com Q&A with Head Coach Tom Coughlin is available at Giants.com.
Player Media Q&As: Video of yesterday’s media Q&A sessions with the following players are available at Giants.com:
Articles on the 2011 New York Giants:
- Giants Need to Win, for ’07’s Sake by Ian O’Connor of ESPNNewYork.com
- Giants Say Captains Earn Respect by Bill Pennington of The New York Times
Article on the Giants’ Defensive Ends: Tuck, Osi, JPP — a Super Combination? by Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPNNewYork.com
Article on the Giants’ Secondary: Giants’ DBs Have Learned to Forget by Johnette Howard of ESPNNewYork.com
Article on QB Eli Manning: Eli Manning Belongs Among NFL’s Elite Quarterbacks by Sally Jenkins of The Washington Post
Article on WR Victor Cruz: Giants’ Cruz Dances His Way to Possible $45M Payday by Erik Matuszewski by Bloomberg.com
Article on Being a Giants Fan: From ‘Giants Among Men’ to the Eli Manning Era: A Personal History by Greg Hanlon of CapitalNewYork.com