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NFL Reserve/Futures Contracts: 1/10/23

January 10th, 2023 at 6:11pm CST by Ben Levine

Many teams started signing players to reserve/futures contracts yesterday, allowing the organization to retain (routinely) young, practice squad players throughout the offseason. Here are the latest reserve/futures contracts:

Arizona Cardinals

CB Nate Hairston

Carolina Panthers

CB Herb Miller

Chicago Bears

WR Daurice Fountain, DT Donovan Jeter

Denver Broncos

DT Jordan Jackson

Green Bay Packers

TE Austin Allen, WR Jeff Cotton, T Jean Delance, QB Danny Etling, CB Tyrell Ford, CB Benjie Franklin, RB Tyler Goodson, TE Nick Guggemos, LB La’Darius Hamilton, DL Chris Slayton, CB Kiondre Thomas, K Parker White, S James Wiggins

Houston Texans

WR Alex Bachman, RB Gerrid Doaks, WR Drew Estrada, WR Johnny Johnson III, DL Adedayo Odeleye, DB D’Angelo Ross, TE Mason Schreck

Indianapolis Colts

K Lucas Havrisik

New England Patriots

LB Terez Hall, DB Brad Hawkins, OL Hayden Howerton, DB Quandre Mosely, LB Calvin Munson, WR Tre Nixon, DL Jeremiah Pharms Jr., DL LaBryan Ray, TE Matt Sokol, RB J.J. Taylor, TE Scotty Washington

New York Jets

DT Tanzel Smart

Pittsburgh Steelers

WR Ja’Marcus Bradley, DB Duke Dawson, G William Dunkle, LB Emeke Egbule, RB Jason Huntley, C Ryan McCollum, DB Scott Nelson, RB Master Teague, WR Cody White, TE Rodney Williams

Tennessee Titans

DT Curtis Brooks, CB Shyheim Carter, OL Zack Johnson, WR Mason Kinsey, OLB Zach McCloud, TE Thomas Odukoya, OLB Sam Okuayinonu, DL Jayden Peevy, WR Reggie Roberson, OL Andrew Rupcich, K Caleb Shudak

Washington Commanders

FB Alex Armah

NFL Practice Squad Updates: 11/15/22

November 15th, 2022 at 8:19pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s practice squad transactions:

Arizona Cardinals

Signed: DL Michael Dogbe
Released: OL Sage Doxtater, LB Blake Lynch

Atlanta Falcons

Signed: DB Devon Key

Carolina Panthers

Signed: CB T.J. Carrie
Released: S Kenny Robinson

Cleveland Browns

Signed: DE Isaac Rochell
Released: WR Cyril Grayson

Dallas Cowboys

Signed: WR Antonio Callaway, C Brock Hoffman
Released: DE Mika Tafua
Placed on IR: C Alec Lindstrom

Denver Broncos

Signed: WR Victor Bolden Jr.

Detroit Lions

Signed: CB AJ Parker

Green Bay Packers

Signed: DE Tim Ward

Houston Texans

Signed: WR Alex Bachman, S Will Redmond
Released: WR Michael Young

Indianapolis Colts

Signed: LB Tyrell Adams
Released: TE Darrell Daniels

Los Angeles Rams

Signed: RB Malcolm Brown

Minnesota Vikings

Signed: CB Parry Nickerson

New England Patriots

Released: WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey

New Orleans Saints

Released: RB Derrick Gore, RB Jordan Howard

New York Giants

Signed: DL Vernon Butler, OL Devery Hamilton

Philadelphia Eagles

Released: WR Auden Tate

Pittsburgh Steelers

Released: LB Hamilcar Rashed

San Francisco 49ers

Signed: QB Jacob Eason, WR Dazz Newsome
Released: QB Kurt Benkert
Placed on IR: WR Tajae Sharpe

Seattle Seahawks

Released: WR Kevin Kassis

Tennessee Titans

Signed: DB Davontae Harris, K Josh Lambo, DB Greg Mabin, LB Andre Smith
Released: DB Shyheim Carter, OL Eric Smith

Giants Move To 53-Man Limit

August 30th, 2022 at 4:12pm CST by Sam Robinson

The Giants began working on their roster reductions Monday, but they finished off that effort by Tuesday’s deadline. Here is how GM Joe Schoen’s first round of cuts look:

Released:

WR C.J. Board
G Jamil Douglas
T Will Holden
DE Jalyn Holmes
QB Davis Webb

Waived:

TE Austin Allen
DL Ryan Anderson
WR Alex Bachman
RB Jashaun Corbin
CB Khalil Dorsey
CB Darren Evans
CB Zyon Gilbert
CB Harrison Hand
OL Roy Mbaeteka
OL Garrett McGhin
S Nate Meadors
DL David Moa
WR Jaylon Moore
LB Quincy Roche
S Trenton Thompson

Webb, who chose the Giants over a possible path as the Bills’ quarterbacks coach, will likely be brought back on the practice squad. He would be positioned as the Giants’ de facto third-stringer, behind Daniel Jones and Tyrod Taylor. This is Webb’s second stint with the Giants, who initially drafted him in the 2017 third round.

New York’s cut list does not include Darius Slay ton, despite rampant rumors about the former fifth-round pick being a departure candidate. The Giants would mean a $2.5MM cap-room boost, but it also would mean saying goodbye to a player who led Big Blue in receiving in 2019 and ’20. Observing Slayton’s place on Brian Daboll‘s first roster will still be interesting, but for now, the fourth-year pass catcher joins Sterling Shepard, Kenny Golladay, Kadarius Toney and second-round rookie Wan’Dale Robinson on the 53-man roster.

The Giants’ safety cuts leave the team with three at the position. The team, which cut Logan Ryan earlier this offseason and let Jabrill Peppers walk in free agency, has Xavier McKinney, Julian Love and rookie Dane Belton. A fourth-round pick, Belton is also recovering from a broken collarbone sustained early in training camp. The Iowa product is not expected to be out too much longer. Still, it would not surprise if the Giants added help via waivers.

Minor NFL Transactions: 1/8/22

January 8th, 2022 at 4:54pm CST by Sam Robinson

Here are Saturday’s minor moves:

Arizona Cardinals

Promoted: TE David Wells, LB Tahir Whitehead

Atlanta Falcons

Promoted: WR Austin Trammell

Baltimore Ravens

Promoted: S Tony Jefferson, T Jaryd Jones-Smith, Isaiah Mack, Tony Poljan

Carolina Panthers

Promoted: RB Reggie Bonnafon, DT Frank Herron, WR Keith Kirkwood, WR C.J. Saunders, TE Stephen Sullivan, DB Madre Harper

Chicago Bears

Promoted: WR Dazz Newsome

Cincinnati Bengals

Promoted: QB Jake Browning, DT Mike Daniels, K Elliott Fry, S Trayvon Henderson, DE Noah Spence, G Keaton Sutherland, WR Trent Taylor, DT Renell Wren

Cleveland Browns

Promoted: CB Brian Allen, S Adrian Colbert, G Hjalte Froholdt, CB Herb Miller, DE Curtis Weaver
Waived: LB Willie Harvey Jr.

Dallas Cowboys

Activated from IR: TE Blake Jarwin (story)
Promoted: S Tyler Coyle, RB JaQuan Hardy, RB Ito Smith

Detroit Lions

Promoted: LB Tavante Beckett, T Dan Skipper

Green Bay Packers

Activated from IR: C Josh Myers (story)
Promoted: DL Abdullah Anderson, LB La’Darius Hamilton

Houston Texans

Promoted: WR Jalen Camp, DL Michael Dwumfour, LB Connor Strachan

Indianapolis Colts

Activated from IR: WR Parris Campbell
Promoted: DB Anthony Chesley, DB Will Redmond, DT Chris Williams

Jacksonville Jaguars

Promoted: P Joseph Charlton, RB Nathan Cottrell, QB Danny Etling, WR Josh Hammond, OL Badara Traore, OL Tre’Vour Wallace-Simms

Las Vegas Raiders

Activated from IR: TE Derek Carr ier
Promoted: OL Lester Cotton, WR Tyron Johnson, DT Damion Square
Waived: TE Daniel Helm

Los Angeles Chargers

Activated from IR: LB Kyler Fackrell
Waived: CB Essang Bassey

Los Angeles Rams

Promoted: DB Jake Gervase, DB Grant Haley
Waived: S JuJu Hughes

Minnesota Vikings

Activated from IR: TE Ben Ellefson
Promoted: LB Tuf Borland, TE Zach Davidson, S Myles Dorn, DT T.Y. McGill, CB Bryan Mills, CB Parry Nickerson, CB Tye Smith, DE Kenny Willekes

New England Patriots

Promoted: DB Sean Davis, DL Daniel Ekuale, DB D’Angelo Ross

New Orleans Saints

Promoted: C Will Clapp, DL Malcolm Roach, DB KeiVarae Russell

New York Giants

Promoted: WR Alex Bachman, QB Brian Lewerke, WR David Sills

New York Jets

Promoted: WR Tarik Black, DE Ronald Blair
Waived: S Sharrod Neasman, DE Shaq Lawson (story)

Philadelphia Eagles

Promoted: T Kayode Awosika, LB Christian Elliss, RB Jason Huntley, DB Jared Mayden, DB Mac McCain, TE Richard Rodgers, TE Noah Togiai, T Casey Tucker, DT Raequan Williams, DT Marvin Wilson

Pittsburgh Steelers

Promoted: G Rashaad Coward
Waived: DE Isaiah Buggs

San Francisco 49ers

Activated from IR: CB Emmanuel Moseley
Promoted: LB Mark Nzeocha, LB Curtis Robinson

Seattle Seahawks

Promoted: WR Aaron Fuller, DB Michael Jackson, DB Josh Jones, WR Cody Thompson
Placed on IR: T Brandon Shell

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Activated from IR: G Aaron Stinnie
Promoted: RB Kenjon Barner, TE Darren Fells, WR Cyril Grayson

Tennessee Titans

Promoted: DE Kevin Strong, RB Jordan Wilkins, DE Da’Shawn Hand
Waived: RB Jeremy McNichols

Washington Football Team

Promoted: FB Alex Armah, DE William Bradley -King, TE Temarrick Hemingway, S Jeremy Reaves
Placed on IR: TE Ricky Seals-Jones

Minor NFL Transactions: 1/1/22

January 1st, 2022 at 4:56pm CST by Ely Allen

The first minor moves of 2022:

Arizona Cardinals

Activated from IR: LB Tanner Vallejo
Promoted: DL Josh Mauro, CB Kevin Peterson, TE David Wells, CB Jace Whittaker

Atlanta Falcons

Promoted: TE Parker Hesse, WR Austin Trammell, DB Luther Kirk, DB Lafayette Pitts, DE Nick Thurman

Baltimore Ravens

Promoted: OT David Sharpe, DB Robert Jackson, DB Tony Jefferson, T Jayrd Jones-Smith
Placed on IR: OLB Daelin Hayes

Buffalo Bills

Promoted: DT Eli Ankou

Carolina Panthers

Promoted: DE Austin Larkin, RB Spencer Brown, CB Madre Harper, OL Mike Horton, TE Stephen Sullivan, TE Colin Thompson

Cincinnati Bengals

Promoted: CB John Brannon, QB Jake Browning, WR Trent Taylor

Dallas Cowboys

Activated from IR: WR Noah Brown
Promoted: S Darian Thompson

Denver Broncos

Activated from IR: OLB Andre Mintze
Promoted: S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, T Quinn Bailey, T Drew Himmelman, DE Marquiss Spencer, DE Jonathan Harris, LB Barrington Wade, WR Rico Gafford, CB Rojesterman Farris, RB Damarea Crockett, WR Seth Williams, WR Travis Fulgham

Detroit Lions

Promoted: LB Tavante Beckett, G Parker Ehinger, DE Bruce Hector, WR Javon McKinley, TE Ross Travis

Green Bay Packers

Promoted: DL Abdullah Anderson, WR David Moore

Houston Texas

Promoted: WR Jalen Camp, OT Jordan Steckler, CB Cre’Von LeBlanc, RB Jaylen Samuels, WR Jordan Veasy, DT Michael Dwumfour, LB Josh Watson

Indianapolis Colts

Promoted: LS Kyle Nelson, CB Will Redmond, QB Brett Hundley, DT Chris Williams
Released: T Greg Senat, C Joey Hunt

Jacksonville Jaguars

Promoted: CB Lorenzo Burns, DT Doug Costin, WR Jeff Cotton, RB Nathan Cottrell, OL D.J. Fluker, DB Michael Jacquet, S Bradley McDougald, OL Badara Traore, OL Tre’Vour Wallace-Simms

Kansas City Chiefs

Activated from IR: RB Jerick McKinnon

Las Vegas Raiders

Promoted: S Jordan Brown, C Hroniss Grasu, WR Tyron Johnson, DT Damion Square

Los Angeles Chargers

Promoted: LB Cole Christiansen, TE Hunter Kampmoyer

Los Angeles Rams

Signed: WR J.J. Koski
Promoted: CB Grant Haley, WR Brandon Powell

Miami Dolphins

Activated from IR: LB Brennan Scarlett
Promoted: WR Kirk Merritt, C Cameron Tom, DB Chris Milton

Minnesota Vikings

Promoted: DT T.Y. McGill, DE Eddie Yarbrough, S Myles Dorn, CB Tye Smith, DE Kenny Willekes

New England Patriots

Promoted: DL Daniel Ekuale, DB D’Angelo Ross, WR Kristian Wilkerson
Reverted from Designated to Return back to IR: LB Harvey Langi

New Orleans Saints

Promoted: WR Kawaan Baker, C Will Clapp, G Forrest Lamp, DB Bryce Thompson

New York Giants

Promoted: WR Alex Bachman, DT Woodrow Hamilton, WR Pharoh Cooper, OT Derrick Kelly, DT David Moa, WR David Sills

New York Jets

Promoted: DL Ronnie Blair, TE Dan Brown, CB Lamar Jackson, WR D.J. Montgomery

Philadelphia Eagles

Promoted: DE Cameron Malveaux, LB JaCoby Stevens

Pittsburgh Steelers

Signed: LB Tegray Scales (from Bengals’ practice squad)

San Francisco 49ers

Promoted: TE Tanner Hudson, LB Mark Nzeocha, LB Curtis Robinson
Released: RB Brian Hill

Seattle Seahawks

Activated from IR: OT Jamaro Jones
Promoted: CB Michael Jackson, S Josh Jones, LB Edmond Robinson
Placed on IR: OLB Jon Rhattigan

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Promoted: RB Kenjon Barner, WR, Cyril Grayson, P Sterling Hofrichter, LB Elijah Ponder

Washington Football Team

Promoted: DE William Bradley-King, LB De’Jon Harris, CB D.J. Hayden, S Jeremy Reaves, RB Wendell Smallwood, G Deion Calhoun, P Ryan Winslow
Released: WR Antonio Gandy-Golden

Minor NFL Transactions: 12/18/21

December 18th, 2021 at 1:29pm CST by Zachary Links

Today’s minor moves:

Arizona Cardinals

Activated from IR: RB Chase Edmonds, S Charles Washington
Placed on IR: WR DeAndre Hopkins, CB Robert Alford
Promoted: CB Kevin Peterson, LB Joe Walker

Atlanta Falcons

Placed on IR: DB Erik Harris
Promoted: LB Dorian Etheridge, DB Shawn Williams

Baltimore Ravens

Promoted: DB Robert Jackson, S Tony Jefferson, T Jaryd Jones-Smith, C Adam Redmond, T David Sharpe

Carolina Panthers

Activated from IR: DB Stantley Thomas-Oliver
Promoted: QB Reggie Bonnafon, WR Willie Snead

Chicago Bears

Promoted: LB Ledarius Mack

Cincinnati Bengals

Activated from IR: OG D’Ante Smith, DB Trae Waynes (story)
Promoted: LB Austin Calitro, LB Keandre Jones, WR Trent Taylor

Cleveland Browns

Promoted: LB Willie Harvey Jr., DE Porter Gustin

Dallas Cowboys

Promoted: DT Justin Hamilton, RB Jaquan Hardy, DB Darian Thompson

Detroit Lions

Activated from IR: DB A.J. Parker
Promoted: LB Curtis Bolton, RB Craig Reynolds, T Dan Skipper

Green Bay Packers

Promoted: S Shawn Davis, DE Abdullah Anderson, G Cole Van Lanen

Houston Texans

Activated from IR: DE Jordan Jenkins
Promoted: S Grayland Arnold, LB Connor Strachan, WR Jordan Veasy, DB T.J. Green, FB Paul Quessenberry, DL Chris Smith, OL Jordan Steckler

Indianapolis Colts

Placed on IR: DT Antwaun Woods
Promoted: DT Chris Williams

Jacksonville Jaguars

Promoted: RB Nathan Cottrell

Los Angeles Rams

Promoted: LB Anthony Hines, WR Brandon Powell

Miami Dolphins

Activated from IR: C Greg Mancz
Promoted: WR Tommylee Lewis

New England Patriots

Promoted: DT Daniel Ekuale, C James Ferentz, RB Devine Ozigbo

New Orleans Saints

Activated from IR: TE Adam Trautman
Placed on IR: TE Garrett Griffin (story)
Promoted: G Forrest Lamp, WR Easop Winston

New York Giants

Promoted: WR Alex Bachman, LB Jaylon Smith, DB Jarren Williams

New York Jets

Activated from IR: RB Michael Carter, T Chuma Edoga, DE Bryce Huff, TE Tyler Kroft
Promoted: DE Ronald Blair, TE Daniel Brown, WR Vyncint Smith

Pittsburgh Steelers

Promoted: G Rashaad Coward

San Francisco 49ers

Promoted: RB Brian Hill, DB Jarrod Wilson

Tennessee Titans

Placed on IR: TE Tory Carter

Minor NFL Transactions: 9/2/21

September 2nd, 2021 at 7:00pm CST by Sam Robinson

Here are Thursday’s minor moves, with the list being updated throughout the day:

Arizona Cardinals

Released from IR with injury settlement: DL Jamell Garcia-Williams

Atlanta Falcons

Signed: LS Josh Harris
Claimed (from Browns): OL Colby Gossett

Carolina Panthers

Placed on IR: WR Aaron Parker

Cincinnati Bengals

Re-signed: WR Mike Thomas
Placed on IR: DE Khalid Kareem

Houston Texans

Placed on IR: S A.J. Moore

Indianapolis Colts

Activated from reserve/COVID-19 list: C Ryan Kelly, WR Zach Pascal, QB Carson Wentz
Placed on IR: QB Sam Ehlinger (story), WR Dezmon Patmon
Released from IR with injury settlement: TE Noah Togiai

Las Vegas Raiders

Released from IR with injury settlement: LB Asmar Bial

Los Angeles Chargers

Released from IR with injury settlement: DT Chris Okoye, OL Tyree St. Louis

Los Angeles Rams

Placed on IR: OL Tremayne Anchrum, LB Obo Okoronkwo
Placed on reserve/COVID-19 list: LB Chris Garrett
Activated from reserve/COVID-19 list: P Johnny Hekker

New England Patriots

Released from IR with injury settlement: OL Marcus Martin

New York Giants

Released from IR with injury settlement: WR Alex Bachman, DB Montre Hartage, TE Cole Hikutini

Philadelphia Eagles

Claimed: CB Andre Chachere (from Chargers)
Signed: DT Hassan Ridgeway
Placed on IR: OL Jack Driscoll, TE Tyree Jackson, CB Josiah Scott

San Francisco 49ers

Released from IR with injury settlement: LB Mychal Kendricks

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Activated from reserve/COVID-19 list: K Ryan Succop
Placed on IR: G John Molchon
Released from IR with injury settlement: RB Troymaine Pope

Tennessee Titans

Released from IR with injury settlement: RB Brian Hill

Washington Football Team

Released from IR with injury settlement: OT Rick Leonard

Giants Move Down To 53-Man Limit

August 31st, 2021 at 3:30pm CST by Sam Robinson

The deadline for teams to trim their rosters to the 53-man regular-season limit just passed. Here is how the Giants slashed their roster:

Released:

Waived:

OL Jackson Barton
OL Jake Burton
WR Matt Cole
LB Devante Downs
TE Nakia Griffin-Stewart
DB Madre Harper
TE Jake Hausmann
OL Brett Heggie
DB Chris Johnson
LB Niko Lalas
QB Brian Lewerke
DL David Moa
DB Jordyn Peters
RB Sandro Platzgummer
DL Elijah Qualls
WR David Sills
WR Damion Willis

Placed on reserve/PUP list:

CB Aaron Robinson

Placed on IR:

WR Alex Bachman
OL Ted Larsen
WR Austin Mack

The bevy of O-line cuts come after the Giants made two trades to bolster their front, with Wiggins, Slade and Harrison failing to dissuade the team from making those trades. New York acquired center Billy Price and guard Ben Bredeson. Wiggins is a nine-year vet who previously was a full-time starter with the Chargers and Lions. A former Colts and Jets starter, Harrison has played six seasons. He signed with the Giants in January. Veterans of all experience levels can catch on with teams’ practice squads; six players of unlimited experience are eligible per P-squad.

Larsen’s season is over, with the Giants anyway. IR-return moves only apply if a team carried a player through to its 53-man roster. While Kreiter appears on Big Blue’s cut list, the team is expected to re-sign the veteran snapper. A third-round rookie, Robinson underwent core muscle surgery recently. He is out for at least the season’s first six weeks.

NFL Reserve/Futures Contracts: 1/5/21

January 5th, 2021 at 9:44am CST by Zachary Links

We’ll keep track of the latest reserve/futures deals here:

Carolina Panthers

LB Daniel Bituli, WR Ventell Bryant, DB Sean Chandler, WR Amara Darboh, G Mike Horton, WR Ishmael Hyman, LB Clay Johnston, WR Marken Michel, G Aaron Monteiro, LB Chris Orr, DT Mike Panasiuk, TE Giovanni Ricci, C Sam Tecklenburg

Dallas Cowboys

OT Isaac Alarcon, WR Aaron Parker, WR Jon’Vea Johnson, C Adam Redmond, C Marcus Henry, TE Cole Hikutini, WR Chris Lacy, DT Walter Palmore, CB Kemon Hall, LB Ladarius Hamilton, QB Cooper Rush

Denver Broncos

OT Quinn Bailey, WR Trinity Benson, WR Fred Brown, S Chris Cooper, RB Damarea Crockett, FB Jeremy Cox, WR/QB Kendall Hinton, TE Jordan Leggett, OT Darrin Paulo, DT Deyon Sizer

Houston Texans

OL Cohl Cabral, LB Curtis Bolton, LS Anthony Kukwa, CB Brandon Williams, WR J’Mon Moore, OL Beau Benzschawel

Minnesota Vikings

CB Tae Hayes, OL Zack Bailey, TE Brandon Dillon, OL Blake Brandel, FB Jake Bargas, S Luther Kirk, CB Cordrea Tankersley, QB Jake Browning, QB Nate Stanley

New England Patriots

K Roberto Aguayo, QB Jake Dolegala, DT Bill Murray, G Ross Reynolds, K Justin Rohrwasser, CB D’Angelo Ross, WR Devin Smith, DT Nick Thurman, WR Kristian Wilkerson, WR Isaiah Zuber

New York Giants

QB Alex Tanney, CB Quincy Wilson, WR Alex Bachman, LB Trent Harris, DB Montre Hartage, DB Jarren Williams, LS Carson Tinker, G Kenny Wiggins, TE Rysen John, RB Taquan Mizzell, DT David Moa, G Chad Slade, QB Clayton Thorson

New York Jets

TE Connor Davis, LB Noah Dawkins, K Sam Ficken, RB Pete Guerriero, DB Zane Lewis, WR Josh Malone, WR D.J. Montgomery, WR Jaleel Scott, QB Mike White

Philadelphia Eagles

Deontay Burnett, WR Hakeem Butler, WR Blake Countess, DT Treyvon Hester, CB Lavert Hill, RB Elijah Holyfield, CB Jameson Houston, DE Matt Leo, DE Joe Ostman

San Francisco 49ers

CB Adonis Alexander, DL Josiah Coatney, S Chris Edwards, LB Jonas Griffith, DL Daeshon Hall, CB Tim Harris Jr., FB Josh Hokit, WR Jauan Jennings, DB Obi Melifonwu, WR Austin Proehl, OL Dakoda Shepley, WR Kevin White, OL Isaiah Williams

Giants Activate Sterling Shepard From IR

October 22nd, 2020 at 1:41pm CST by Sam Robinson

The Giants are on track to have their top three wide receivers available Thursday night. They activated Sterling Shepard from IR ahead of their Week 7 game.

Shepard has been out since Week 2 because of turf toe. Should Darius Slayton be given the green light after getting in two limited practices this week, Daniel Jones‘ starting wideouts — Shepard, Slayton and Golden Tate — will be in uniform together for just the second game this season.

Tate missed Week 1, and Shepard left Big Blue’s Week 2 game. Slayton left the team’s Week 6 win but remains a decent bet to play tonight. Shepard has been the least available of the Giants receivers in the team’s post-Odell Beckham Jr. era. He missed six games last season because of two separate concussions. His return tonight will be a welcome sight for Daniel Jones, who has not played especially well this season.

The second-year quarterback ranks 24th in QBR and has thrown one touchdown pass in the Giants’ past five games. Shepard’s return should help the cause, but the fifth-year wideout (and the Giants’ longest-tenured player) has struggled to stay on the field since signing a four-year, $41MM extension in 2019. In 2018, Shepard established new career-high marks with 66 receptions and 872 yards. The final half of the season will be key for Shepard and Jones’ rapport.

The Giants also promoted wide receiver Alex Bachman and linebacker Trent Harris ahead of their Eagles matchup.