Giants injury report includes Ahmad Bradshaw, but not Justin Tuck
After the Giants’ frustrating loss to the Washington Redskins on Sunday, Antrel Rolle said players need to practice through injuries if they want to play on game day. A day later, Rolle insisted he didn’t have specific teammates in mind — even if only two players fit his description: Ahmad Bradshaw and Justin Tuck, both of whom didn’t practice until last Friday.
It looks like Bradshaw will be alone this week. Tuck did not appear on the pre-practice injury report released today by the Giants — a telling sign for his chances to play Saturday against the Jets.
Following Sunday’s disappointing loss to the Redskins, Tuck said he felt good. During his weekly radio interview on WFAN Monday, he said he’ll play on Christmas Eve.
“I’m playing,” he said. “I’m done talking about injuries. ... [I’m] definitely trying to be Santa Claus on Saturday [for Giants fans].”
Bradshaw and nine other players, however, did appear on the list. All indications point to Bradshaw participating in the week’s final practice ? this week, that is Thursday — on a limited basis and playing Saturday.
C Davis Baas (neck) is still on the injury report, as are all three of the Giants’ tight ends — Jake Ballard (knee), Travis Beckum (chest) and Bear Pascoe (ribs).
WR Mario Manningham (knee), WR Devin Thomas (neck), LB Mark Herzlich (ankle), DE Osi Umenyiora (ankle/knee), S Derrick Martin (back) also are on the injury report.
