Oct 8, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) attempts a pass agianst the Miami Dolphins during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. / Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Here is the latest news and possible return dates for Giants players…
Oct. 12, 3:34 p.m.
While Daniel Jones didn’t practice on Thursday, running back Saquon Barkley was on the practice field. And although he didn’t get into whether or not he’d be ready to play on Sunday night against Buffalo, he did say that he was feeling better this week compared to weeks prior.
“I feel like I’m trending every week… but when you have injuries, sometimes it takes time, and like I said, been listening to the trainers and come in here and do everything I can and take it day by day,” Barkley said.
He added: “Each week has been trending upwards and I feel way better this Wednesday and Thursday than I did in the past.”
Oct. 12, 12:47 p.m.
Daniel Jones, who is dealing with a neck injury, will miss practice again on Thursday after also being out on Wednesday.
Head coach Brian Daboll would not rule out Jones for Week 6 against the Bills in Buffalo, but the quarterback is trending in the wrong direction.
If Jones is unable to play, Tyrod Taylor will get the start.
Speaking on Wednesday, Jones said this neck injury is different than the one he missed time because of in 2021, and that his hope was to play against Buffalo.
Taylor entered for Jones in the fourth quarter of Week 5’s loss to the Dolphins in Miami after Jones was injured while getting sacked.
Oct. 10, 12:15 p.m.
A neck injury is never a good thing for any player, but for someone like Daniel Jones, who has a history of neck injuries, that diagnosis can be even more worrisome.
Jones, who missed the final six games of the 2021 season due to a neck strain, told Kay Adams that this injury is “different” than his previous one.
“Different than what I’ve dealt with in the past, so just trying to heal up as quickly as possible and…
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