The New York Giants announced on Sunday that rookie linebacker Tae Crowder, this year’s Mr. Irrelevant, has been removed from the non-football injury list.
Crowder, who was the first Giants draft pick to sign their rookie contract, was placed on the NFI list last week with a mild foot sprain. With the issue now cleared up, Crowder will be permitted to hit the field with his teammates.
Although Crowder’s exact role has not yet been determined, he’s confident he can step in and do whatever head coach Joe Judge needs.
“I’m an aggressive player, a disciplined player,” Crowder told reporters in May. “A hard-working player and I like to make plays for the team. I can play Sam, I can play Will and Mike. I’m pretty good in coverage. I love to fit the run and I love to cover backs, too.”
With Crowder receiving the green light, it leaves defensive lineman Leonard Williams (hamstring) as the only remaining Giants player on the NFI list.
