New York Giants Injury Report: Michael Coe Needs Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery

One day after falling to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night, the New York Giants suffered another loss Monday. Cornerback Michael Coe needs season-ending surgery on his shoulder, and the team will place him on injured reserve. 

Coach Tom Coughlin said Jimmy Kennedy will be placed back on the 53-man roster. Kennedy recently ended a four-game suspension after testing positive for performance-enhancing substances. 

Coughlin also noted that tackle Will Beatty was sent to have his back examined. Beatty played against the Philadelphia Eagles, but experienced discomfort during the week of practices leading up to the game. 

Tight end Jake Ballard is not expected to miss any time after suffering an elbow injury, but defensive back Derrick Martin has a small tear of his hamstring.

D.J. Ware also left Sunday's game with a concussion. There has been no update today on the running back's condition, however.

The Giants lost to Philadelphia 17-10 on Sunday night, leaving Coughlin to steam about his team's performance.

"As I just said to each one of the players, first start off with yourself and look at yourself in the mirror. Ask yourself. Because my question for them was ‘why?' What does it take to understand what the Eagles were going to be like coming here? You don't have to be a rocket scientist to know that the team is 3-6 with their backs to the wall, they are going to play their butts off. To get to where we wanted to go, we had to play better and harder and we didn't," Coughlin said.

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Giants Sound Angry, But Their Words Are Empty

The New York Giants seem angry today in the wake of their disturbing 17-10 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday night, a loss that may have already torpedoed the 6-4 Giants' playoff hopes.

"We got punched in the mouth and didn't do anything about it," said defensive tackle Chris Canty.

The Giants were angered by their performance, and by the fact that they did not respond when quarterback Eli Manning was brutally slammed to the turf on an un-penalized late hit after he threw an interception.

"I think our response, or lack thereof, was embarrassing," said Canty.

"You don't take (stuff) from anybody. And last night, I felt like we took a little bit," said safety Antrel Rolle. "In order for us to go where we want to go, things are definitely going to have to change."

Problem is, all of this talk comes too late to do the Giants any good. They have now lost three games against teams with losing records, and have a difficult, perilous road ahead to try and make the playoffs. They need to stop talking and start performing.

Giants' Coach Tom Coughlin Rips Into Players

Coach Tom Coughlin did not hide his disappointment with the effort of New York Giants players in Sunday's 17-10 loss to Philadelphia.

Eagles 17, Giants 10: Vince Young Leads Philadelphia Past New York

The New York Giants lost a game to the Philadelphia Eagles, 17-10, Sunday night. In the process the Giants 6-4 also lost their lead in the NFC East. The Giants are now tied with the Dallas Cowboys, who rallied past the Washington Redskins Sunday afternoon.

The Giants and Cowboys meet twice in the final four weeks of the regular season.

Sunday night was a bit of role reversal for the Giants and the 4-6 Eagles. Philadelphia has blown five fourth-quarter leads this season, while the Giants have four come-from-behind victories in the fourth quarter. This time, though, it was the Eagles who made the plays.

Inept offensively for much of the game the Giants finally tied the game at 10-10 when Eli Manning hit Victor Cruz for a 24-yard touchdown with 11:44 remaining.

The Eagles then went on an 18-play, 80-yard drive that took 8:51 and ended with quarterback Vince Young throwing a game-winning eight-yard touchdown pass to Riley Cooper with 2:50 left to play. Young, subbing for the injured Michael Vick, had an uneven game. He was 23-of-36 for 258 yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions

After the Eagles touchdown, the Giants drove the ball to Philadelphia’s 21-yard line, but Manning fumbled when sacked by Jason Babin and Derek Landri recovered to seal the game for the Eagles.

Manning completed 18-of-35 passes for 264 yards with one touchdown and one interception. The Giants ran the ball for only 29 yards on 17 carries.

Giants Vs. Eagles Score Update: New York Ties Game In Fourth Quarter

The New York Giants didn't do much on offense in the third quarter of their Sunday night showdown with the Philadelphia Eagles, and they were trailing 10-3 entering the fourth quarter because of it. Then Eli Manning made that lead disappear in moments.

Manning, harassed by the Eagles' defense all night, found Hakeem Nicks while scrambling for one bomb to get the Giants into Eagles territory, then found Victor Cruz while on the move for the Giants' first touchdown of the night. Lawrence Tynes' extra point tied the score at 10-10.

That drive made up for a lackluster third quarter, in which the best thing the Giants did in the quarter get a defensive stop. That came from Aaron Ross, who intercepted Vince Young in the red zone to end a Philadelphia drive.

Ross has now completed an unusual triple crown in 2011. He has interceptions of every Eagles quarterback: Young tonight and Michael Vick and Mike Kafka earlier in the season.

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ANIMATED: D.J. Ware Sustains Concussion On Cullen Jenkins Hit, Out For Game With Injury

"Keep your head on a swivel, kid!" So says every football coach to every undersized football player in every cliche-ridden football movie ever made. The Giants' D.J. Ware clearly was not in and has not seen those movies, given the way he just got hit by Philadelphia's Cullen Jenkins.

Ware stayed down for a few moments, and suffered a concussion on the play, according to NBC. Jenkins' helmet appears to make contact with the facemask of Ware's helmet, but because Ware was a runner, he was not considered a defenseless player on the play, which set the Giants up for a Lawrence Tynes field goal. Jenkins was not penalized for the hit.

Without Ware, the Giants will have to rely on Brandon Jacobs and Da'Rel Scott as their running backs. Ahmad Bradshaw is also out for tonight's game.

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Giants Vs. Eagles Halftime Score: New York Trails, 10-3

The New York Giants spent most of their first half struggling on offense. But after the Eagles opened up a double-digit lead, Eli Manning led a late drive that made the halftime score 10-3.

Lawrence Tynes made a 48-yard field goal as time expired in the second quarter to close Philadelphia's lead to one possession. 

Manning found D.J. Ware on a checkdown to set up the field goal; Ware was crushed by Eagles defensive tackle Cullen Jenkins at the end of his catch-and-run, and may have sustained a concussion.

Manning has just seven completions on 18 passes; that's fewer than Vince Young, who is making his first start of the season for the Eagles. But the Giants are doing more through the air than on the ground, where Brandon Jacobs, Da'Rel Scott, and Ware have combined for 19 yards on 10 carries.

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DeSean Jackson Injury: Eagles Speedster Heads To Locker Room, Returns To Game

The New York Giants were already facing a diminished Philadelphia Eagles team in their Sunday night match-up, but the Eagles briefly lost speedster DeSean Jackson, too.

Jackson left the field and headed to the locker room after a catch that set the Eagles up in Giants territory and led to an Alex Henery field goal. But while NBC's Michele Tafoya reported that Jackson was taken to the locker room for further examination of his right knee, and that his return was questionable, he returned after missing a series, with Al Michaels telling the NBC audience that Jackson had been evaluated for a concussion.

Evidently, Jackson was cleared in that evaluation. His first play back — a 50-yard catch to get the Eagles to midfield from their own 2 that was immediately nullified by a Jackson penalty for taunting — didn't exactly serve as evidence for Jackson's health. It was the sort of thing that DeSean Jackson would do, concussion or no.

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Giants Vs. Eagles Score Update: Scoreless After First Quarter

The New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles are locked in in their NFC East rivalry on this Sunday night. Their defenses have locked each other down through the first quarter, though, and the game is heading to the second quarter tied at 0-0.

Eli Manning has thrown an interception for the Giants, while Prince Amukamara, playing in his first career NFL game, snagged an underthrown Vince Young pass for his first career interception.

Manning has completed just one of his six pass attempts, an 18-yarder to Victor Cruz. The Giants have yet to convert a third down in three attempts.

But the Giants defense has done a good job of controlling Young and LeSean McCoy, limiting the former to five yards on one scamper and holding the latter to just a few short carries.

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Eagles Vs. Giants Injury Report: Ahmad Bradshaw, Michael Boley Among Giants Inactives

The New York Giants have just released their inactives for their Sunday Night Football game against the Philadelphia Eagles:

Ahmad Bradshaw, Michael Boley, Henry Hynoski, Mitch Petrus, Dwyane Hendricks and James Brewer are all inactive for tonight's game.

A bit of big news for the Giants: Prince Amukamara will be making his debut at cornerback. Brandon Jacobs will have to really step it up at the running back position with Bradshaw sidelined for the game. The Giants are currently in first place in the NFC East and could very likely stay that way given the injuries that have piled up for the struggling Eagles.

The Eagles also released their inactives for the game:

Michael Vick, Jeremy Maclin, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, King Dunlap, Philip Hunt, Brandon Graham and Julian Vandervelde.

Now that Vick is officially inactive, Vince Young will start for the Eagles at quarterback. Philadelphia limps into the game at just 3-6 on the season.

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Steve Smith Back To New York? ESPN's Schefter Says It Is Possible

It seems like all season New York Giants fans have been hoping that Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Steve Smith would, hopefully, return to the Big Apple after his one-year deal in the city of Brotherly Love expires. Well, according to ESPN's NFL Insider, Adam Schefter, Smith, the former Giant. would welcome a return to New York next year.

"Don’t be surprised if he also returns there next season," Schefter reported on ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown on Sunday morning. "Sources close to Smith say he is open to returning to the Giants next season once his contract expires after this year."

"We know that Eli Manning has a very comfortable relationship with Steve Smith," Schefter continued. "Mario Manningham also is a free agent and there’s a chance that Steve Smith could wind up back in New York with the Giants."

On Sunday, Smith's old team and new team play each other in a critical NFC East showdown at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. This season, Smith has just 10 catches for 110 yards for the Eagles.

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Eagles At Giants Preview: New York Tries To Keep NFC East Lead

There has been much talk this week about how the 6-3 New York Giants can virtually end the playoff hopes of the disappointing 3-6 Philadelphia Eagles when the teams meet in the Sunday Night Football matchup tonight (8:20 p.m. ET, NBC). The Giants, though, need a victory Sunday night for more than just the satisfaction of burying the rival Eagles.

The Giants are one game ahead of the 5-4 Dallas Cowboys in the NFC East, with a brutal final six games after today -- including two meetings with the Cowboys. They need a victory to maintain the advantage they currently have as the playoff races begin to crystallize.

That [winning the divsion] is our goal, obviously, first. That's the easiest and quickest way to get into the playoffs. Everybody wants to play for that second season so this game is very important," Giants defensive end Justin Tuck said. "It's a divisional game, a rivalry of ours and a game we definitely need in order to continue to keep the lead and how we are in this division race. You know it's going to be a tough game. Everyone is talking about the records, but you can throw it all out the window when it comes down to these two teams. It's going to be a hard fought game and hopefully we come out with a victory."

The Giants will probably be without veteran linebacker Michael Boley (hamstring). The Eagles have already announced they will be without starting quarterback Michael Vick and wide receiver Jeremy Maclin. 

"We want to keep winning," said Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks. "We want to make sure we're doing everything to stay afloat with our self and our own team goals and everything else will take care of itself."

The Giants opened the week and 3.5-point favorites. They are now 5.5-point favorites. See all the odds on today's NFL games at SB Nation's NFL Odds page powered by Odds Shark.

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Eagles Injury Update: Michael Vick, Jeremy Maclin Out

The Philadelphia Eagles Saturday ruled quarterback Michael Vick (ribs) and wide receiver Jeremy Maclin (shoulder, hamstring) out of today’s Sunday Night Football matchup with the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

That means Vince Young will start at quarterback for the Eagles. It also means former New York Giant wide receiver Steve Smith, who has played sparingly for Philadelphia, will receive extensive playing time against his former team.

Vick broke two ribs during last week’s loss by the Eagles to the Arizona Cardinals, apparently suffering the injury early in the game and playing through it for the rest of the game.

The Giants are expected to be without linebacker Michael Boley, meaning the team’s four rookie linebackers could all see extensive playing time. Mark Herzlich, the undrafted rookie from Boston College, could be in line not only for his first real playing tim, but also his first NFL start.

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Giants Vs. Eagles: When New York Has The Ball

(Sports Network) – Eli Manning (2688 passing yards, 17 TD, 8 INT) has been tremendous for the majority of this season, with the composed veteran having connected on a career-best 63.1 percent of his throws while drastically reducing his turnover totals from a year ago, and the Giants have needed him to be as well with a running game that’s been mostly stagnant this year. New York has managed a mere 89.2 rushing yards per game, the fourth-lowest total in the league, and won’t have valuable back Ahmad Bradshaw for a third straight week due to a cracked bone in his foot. Though replacement Brandon Jacobs (253 rushing yards, 11 receptions, 4 total TD) has two 1,000-yard seasons under his belt and contributed an 80-yard touchdown catch against the Eagles in September, the powerful 264-pounder is averaging a pedestrian 3.2 yards per carry and doesn’t offer the versatility of Bradshaw, who racked up 139 yards from scrimmage (86 rushing, 59 receiving) in the first matchup between these participants. The Giants are in far better shape at the wide receiver spots, where Hakeem Nicks (40 receptions, 616 yards, 4 TD), Victor Cruz (40 receptions, 672 yards, 4 TD) and Mario Manningham (33 receptions, 3 TD) comprise a formidable young trio, and oversized tight end Jake Ballard (26 receptions, 3 TD) has made an impact as well to an offense that’s fifth overall in passing yards (285.0 ypg). Cruz had two long touchdown catches from Manning in the Week 3 triumph and ended that game with 110 yards on only three grabs.

Philadelphia will try to combat the Giants’ potent aerial assault with a talented secondary headlined by well-regarded cornerbacks Asante Samuel (28 tackles, 2 INT, 7 PD) and marquee free-agent addition Nnamdi Asomugha (22 tackles, 3 INT) as well as an impressive collection of pass rushers of their own. End Jason Babin (23 tackles) has proven to be well worth the big contract he received during the Eagles’ offseason spending spree, having registered nine sacks in nine games, while counterpart Trent Cole (21 tackles, 5 sacks) is a two-time Pro Bowler and among the game’s most prolific pressure-producers and tackle Cullen Jenkins (24 tackles, 5 sacks) is putting forth a fine first season with his new team. Though the Eagles were burned for several big pass plays when they last faced the Giants, defending the run has been a bigger issue for most of this year, with coordinator Juan Castillo’s unit allowing an uninspiring 4.8 yards per carry to date. They’ve improved in that department as the season has gone along, however, having permitted just 94.8 rushing yards over the last four games as young players such as second-year middle linebacker Jamar Chaney (60 tackles, 1 sack, 1 INT) and rookie weakside starter Brian Rolle (30 tackles) have grown into their expanded roles.

Giants Vs. Eagles: When Philadelphia Has The Ball

Sports Network – Though Michael Vick (2193 passing yards, 11 TD, 11 INT) is unquestionably an essential part of a dangerous Philadelphia offense that’s third in the NFL in total yards (418.2 ypg), the team may not be in dire straits if Vince Young is forced to take the snaps on Sunday, provided he’s now got a grasp on Reid’s West Coast scheme after joining the Eagles in the offseason. The athletic six-year pro compiled an impressive 30-17 record as a starter in Tennessee and also led the Titans to wins in both of his previous appearances against the Giants, one of which came at MetLife Stadium last season. He’s not as polished a passer as Vick, however, and almost certainly won’t have the benefit of the reliable Jeremy Maclin running routes due to his shoulder woes. The Eagles will be counting on ex-Giant Steve Smith (10 receptions), who hasn’t been much of a factor since leaving his former club for its hated rival over the summer, and seldom-used sophomore Riley Cooper to fill the void alongside steady slot man Jason Avant (34 receptions) and Jackson (29 receptions, 503 yards, 2 TD), one of the game’s premier deep threats who was held to just 30 yards on two grabs in Philly’s Week 3 clash with New York. They’ll also be relying heavily once again on standout running back LeSean McCoy (906 rushing yards, 31 receptions, 12 total TD), the league’s second-leading rusher who burned the G-Men for 128 yards and a touchdown back in September. The elusive 23-year-old has eclipsed the 120- yard mark four times this season and has found the end zone in all nine games thus far, a big reason why the Eagles boast the top ground attack in the NFL (171.6 ypg) at the moment.

The Giants surrendered 177 rushing yards total to Philadelphia in the teams’ earlier meeting and have been hit-or-miss in stopping the run this year. New York is allowing mediocre averages of 121.6 rushing yards per week (20th overall) and 4.6 yards per attempt, but did limit San Francisco’s quality ground game to a harmless 77 yards this past Sunday. The team may have to make do without its best linebacker this week, however, with rangy weakside starter Michael Boley (59 tackles, 1 sack) a question mark due to a hamstring strain he sustained against the 49ers. If the Giants are able to keep LeSean McCoy under wraps and contain either Vick or Young, both of whom are incredibly mobile signal- callers, they’ll be able to unleash a furious pass rush that’s accounted for a league-high 30 sacks through the first nine games. Ends Justin Tuck (10 tackles, 2 sacks) and Osi Umenyiora (19 tackles, 7 sacks) have each recorded double-digit sack totals multiple times over their careers, while 2010 first- round pick Jason Pierre Paul (40 tackles) is on his way towards one after amassing a team-best 9 1/2 quarterback takedowns for the year. The secondary has also gotten solid cornerback play from the duo of Corey Webster (31 tackles, 4 INT, 11 PD) and Aaron Ross (30 tackles, 3 INT, 8 PD), who came up with a career-best three interceptions in the Week 3 win over the Eagles.

New York Giants Injury Report: Ahmad Bradshaw Ruled Out Against Philadelphia Eagles

New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Bradshaw, who cracked a bone in his foot during a Week 8 win against the Miami Dolphins, will miss his third straight game. He said Thursday that he will play next week against New Orleans, but coach Tom Coughlin said doctors have not yet cleared Bradshaw.

"I'm hoping. We're all hoping," Coughlin said. "We need to get him out there. He needs to do some things on the practice field. I know the medical people are not quite ready to turn him loose. When they do that, let's hope he can go out on the practice field for a limited amount of plays and be able to the next day come back out and do the same thing. Then we'll know he can go into a game and play and hopefully come out of the game (healthy)."    

Linebacker Michael Boley is doubtful for the Eagles game. Cornerback Prince Amukamara and defensive end Justin Tuck are questionable. Tackle Will Beatty, wide receivers Jerrel Jernigan and Mario Manningham, cornerback Aaron Ross and defensive end Osi Umenyiora are all probable.

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Eagles Friday Injury Report, Week 11: Michael Vick Officially Questionable

Quarterback Michael Vick is officially being listed as questionable by the Philadelphia Eagles for Sunday night's game against the New York Giants. An earlier report had indicated that Vick would not play.

Vick has broken ribs and has not practiced this week. The Eagles also list wide receiver Jeremy Maclin as questionable. Cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie is listed as out for Sunday's game.

If Vick cannot play the 3-6 Eagles will turn to Vince Young at quarterback.

"We keep an open communication, that's how we do it. So, that's how we'll go," said Eagles coach Andy Reid. "I know he wants to play, and I understand that, so that's what he's shooting for. I think we've got to make sure we check with the docs, and Rick, and see how things go."

Maclin has shoulder and hamstring injuries. 

"Really, it's the shoulder is actually the thing I told you I thought was a little more serious than the hamstring. He ran today, it's just a matter of him feeling comfortable running," Reid said. "He's made improvement with that, and we'll just see how he does here the next couple days. If he doesn't go, [WR] Riley [Cooper] jumps in and plays."

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Michael Vick Injury Update: Report Says Vick Out Sunday Against Giants

Michael Vick will not play Sunday against the New York Giants, according to a report published by the Delaware News Journal. The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback suffered two broken ribs last Sunday in the team’s loss to the Arizona Cardinals.

The News Journal reported that despite the team’s contention that Vick was still possible for Sunday’s game, that they have already ruled him out.

The 3-6 Eagles will turn to Vince Young at quarterback. The former starter for the Tennessee Titans, and the player who saddled the Eagles with the ‘Dream Team’ moniker when he signed as a free agent, will be making his first start for Philadelphia. He has thrown only one pass this season, which was intercepted.

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Week 11 NFL Lines And Odds: Giants Vs. Eagles

The Giants enter Sunday's contest with the Eagles as four-point favorites. Expect the line to change drastically in the Giants favor if Eagles quarterback, Mike Vick, is ruled out with broken ribs.

New York Giants Injury Report, Week 11: Will Beatty, Ahmad Bradshaw, Michael Boley Miss Practice

Linebacker Michael Boley and running back Ahmad Bradshaw both missed practice Thursday, and coach Tom Coughlin said they are considered "day-to-day" for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Starting offensive tackle Will Beatty also missed the session with a bothersome back. Coughlin said Beatty's back is a recurring problem that affects him "from time to time", but the coach hopes Beatty will return to practice tomorrow.

"Beatty's back was bothering him so we decided to get him off his feet so that we didn't have any issue with that going forward," said Coughlin.

Bradshaw said he would "definitely give it a go" next weekend against the New Orleans Saints, but wasn't sure he would play against the Eagles on Sunday.

"I'm getting better every day," Bradshaw said. "We're gonna take it day by day. I have a broken bone, so it takes a while to heal."

"I probably could [test it] now," Bradshaw said. "But I want to rest it as much as I can. Maybe there's a chance I can get out there this week, and maybe not."

"I feel good myself. I'm surprised how much progress [I've made]. Time will tell," Bradshaw said. "I'll be fine."

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Ahmad Bradshaw Injury Update: RB Does Not Rule Out Return Against Philadelphia Eagles

New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw said Thursday he will "definitely give it a go" next week against the New Orleans Saints, and has not ruled out playing Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles.

"I'm comfortable enough to say I'm going to try to go next week," Bradshaw told reporters. 

Bradshaw has missed two straight games after suffering a cracked bone in his foot against the Miami Dolphins, but said he's improving. 

"I'm getting better every day," Bradshaw said. "We're gonna take it day by day. I have a broken bone, so it takes a while to heal."

"I probably could [test it] now," Bradshaw said. "But I want to rest it as much as I can. Maybe there's a chance I can get out there this week, and maybe not."

"I feel good myself. I'm surprised how much progress [I've made]. Time will tell," Bradshaw said. "I'll be fine."

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Michael Boley Injury Update: If Boley Is Out, Who Quarterbacks The Giants Defense?

As we reported earlier, New York Giants linebacker Michael Boley (hamstring) did not practice today. If Boley is not able to play Sunday night against the Philadelphia Eagles — which seems likely at this point — that leaves the Giants with a problem.

Who will call their defensive signals? Boley, in his seventh year in the league, took over that job this season when middle linebacker Jonathan Goff was lost for the season with a knee injury.

Giants coach Tom Coughlin was hardly expansive in answering questions Wednesday regarding who would quarterback the defense.

“We will accomplish that,” is all Coughlin would say.

Well, thanks for the help on that one, coach!

The responsibility could fall to rookie middle linebacker Greg Jones, although that does not seem likely since Jones will probably only play part-time against the Eagles explosive offense.

The more likely scenario would be that Mathias Kiwanuka would call those signals whenever he is at linebacker, and that someone like Deon Grant would handle the responsibility whenever Kiwanuka is lined up as a defensive end.

New York Giants Injury Report, Week 11: Ahmad Bradshaw, Michael Boley Miss Wednesday Practice

The New York Giants practiced Wednesday without linebacker Michael Boley and running back Ahmad Bradshaw, the team announced.

Coach Tom Coughlin said Boley remains day-to-day after suffering a hamstring injury during Sunday's loss to the San Francisco 49ers. The linebacker has started all nine games for New York, contributing 59 tackles and one forced fumble.

Coughlin said Bradshaw, who has missed New York's two most recent games due to a cracked bone in his foot, is "a little better," but the running back's status for Sunday's meeting with the Philadelphia Eagles is still uncertain.

On Monday, Coughlin said "there's no sense speculating" on whether Bradshaw would play Sunday.

"We'll see. There is no sense speculating," Coughlin said. "He's going to have to go out and practice and he's certainly had a couple of good, solid weeks of rest and hopefully he'll be able to do some things. Probably won't know until we get him out there."

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Michael Vick Injury Update: Eagles QB 'Unlikely' For Game With Giants

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick "still has the possibility of playing Sunday," according to Eagles coach Andy Reid, but his broken ribs apparently make it "unlikely" that he will face the New York Giants in prime time Sunday (8:20 p.m. ET, NBC).

Here is how ESPN's Adam Schefter put the situation earlier today:

Vick suffered broken ribs early in Philadelphia's loss to Arizona last Sunday. Vick did not practice with the Eagles on Wednesday.

"We will prepare like he is going to play," Giants safety Kenny Phillips said earlier this week.

Vince Young will likely start for Philadelphia if Vick is unable to play.

For the Giants the only players who did not practice were linebacker Michael Boley (hamstring) and running back Ahmad Bradshaw (foot). More on the status of those two players later today.

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Ahmad Bradshaw Injury Report: Coughlin Won't Speculate

New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin was non-committal Monday when asked if running back Ahmad Bradshaw, who has missed the last two games with a cracked bone in his foot, would play Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles.

“We’ll see. There is no sense speculating,” Coughlin said. “He’s going to have to go out and practice and he’s certainly had a couple of good, solid weeks of rest and hopefully he’ll be able to do some things. Probably won’t know until we get him out there.”

Bradshaw suffered the injury in a game against the Miami Dolphins three weeks ago, and has not played since. In his absence Brandon Jacobs has carried the bulk of the rushing load for the Giants, carrying the ball 18 times in each of the past two games.

Bradshaw still leads the Giants in rushing with 440 yards in seven games.

So, we just have to wait and see if Bradshaw can get out on the practice field this week.

Michael Boley Injury: Giants Linebacker Day-To-Day With Hamstring Injury

New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin said Monday that both linebacker Michael Boley (hamstring) and cornerback Aaron Ross (quad) would be “day-to-day” this week due to their injuries. Coughlin, however, then went on to sound as though he does not expect Boley to play Sunday night against the Philadelphia Eagles.

“The guys who are going to play will have an entire week of practicing,” Coughlin said.

When Boley went down before the end of the first half Sunday he was replaced by rookie undrafted free agent Spencer Paysinger, who saw his first extended action of the season on defense.

Paysinger and Jacquian Williams could be called upon to play larger roles if Boley is unable to play. Another concern would be who would call the defensive signals, which Boley has been doing since he is the team’s most experienced linebacker.

The Giants also have rookie middle linebacker Greg Jones. Mathias Kiwanuka moves back and forth between linebacker and the defensive line.