The New York Giants already lead the league in games missed due to injury and in Week 18, they will pad that total.
On Wednesday, the Giants announced that rookie edge rusher Elerson Smith had been placed on injured reserve with a neck injury. That officially ends his season after just eight games.
Smith, a fourth-round pick last April, recorded eight tackles, one forced fumble and two QB hits in a very limited role.
Meanwhile, the Giants activated offensive tackle Korey Cunningham, defensive linemen Dexter Lawrence and Danny Shelton, and wide receiver Darius Slayton from the Reserve/COVID-19 list. They also restored linebacker Omari Cobb and defensive back Ka’dar Hollman to the practice squad from the COVID-19 list.
Finally, defensive tackle Woodrow Hamilton has been placed on the practice squad/COVID-19 list.
