November 16, 2007 New York Giants Injury Report – Pierce Returns to Practice:  LB Antonio Pierce (concussion) practiced yesterday for the first time all week.  “He practiced today,” said Head Coach Tom Coughlin. “He did everything today, he took every snap, so I will check with him when I go in but I think he certainly is on his way.”

Pierce is officially listed as “questionable” for the game.

Not practicing were WR Plaxico Burress (ankle), HB Derrick Ward (groin/ankle), and WR Steve Smith (hamstring/shoulder).  Burress is officially listed as “questionable” while Ward  and Smith has been ruled out of the game against the Lions.

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