Darius Slayton and Jermaine Eluemunor could be game-time decisions for the New York Giants on Thursday night when they host the Philadelphia Eagles.
Slayton, a wide receiver, left Sunday’s loss to the New Orleans Saints with a hamstring injury. He has been listed as “did not practice” by the Giants each of the past two days. Eluemunor, who has a back injury, has also been listed as “did not practice.”
The Giants only held a walk-through on Tuesday.
“I’d say we’ll take it all the way up to the end like you usually do on short weeks,” said head coach Brian Daboll. “See where those guys are at, what they can do.”
Daboll did say “I think Jermaine will be OK.”
If Eluemunor can’t play, rookie Marcus Mbow is the likely choice to play right tackle.
The situation at wide receiver without Slayton is more dire. Jalin Hyatt and Beaux Collins were not impressive against the Saints. Gunner Olszewski is primarily a return man. Lil’Jordan Humphrey is still on the practice squad, and was not activated for last Sunday’s game.
The Giants, who still have only 51 players on their 53-man roster, will likely have to do something roster-wise to protect themselves at receiver.
Linebackers Swayze Bozeman (ankle) and Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (hamstring) were also listed as “did not practice.”
Tyrone Tracy on track to return
The Giants listed running back Tyrone Tracy, who missed the last two games with a separated shoulder, as a limited practice participant. Daboll said he was “hopeful” that the second-year back would play Thursday night.
“W’ll see where Tracy’s at,” Daboll said. “Hopefully he’ll be able to do something on Thursday night.”
LB Swayze Bozeman | Ankle
T Jermaine Eluemunor | Back
LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles | Hamstring
WR Darius Slayton | Hamstring
S Dane Belton | Shoulder
S Jevón Holland | Calf
S Tyler Nubin | Groin
CB Dru Phillips | Hip
RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. | Shoulder
QB Jaxson Dart | Hamstring