New York Giants Week 17 Injury Update: Growing Concern for Several Key Starters

The Giants could be without even more players from their starting lineups on Sunday when they host the Indianapolis Colts.

New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers is now dealing with a toe injury that could jeopardize his Week 17 status. | Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images

The New York Giants were back to work Thursday following a brief walkthrough on Christmas Day, and if they were looking for Santa Claus to bring health to some of their key players, they were left disappointed.

Per head coach Brian Daboll, receiver rMalik Nabers (toe), center John Michael Schmitz (ankle), cornerback Greg Stroman (shoulder/shin), defensive back Raheem Layne (knee), and linebacker Micah McFadden (neck) will not practice on Thursday.

Daboll didn’t want to rule any of those players out, saying that the team would see where they were all at by Friday, but with the players having yet to practice this week, their availability doesn’t look promising.

If Schmitz cannot go, Greg Van Roten is expected to move from right guard to center. Austin Schlottman, whose 21-day window to return from IR is currently open, is also likely to be added to the 53-man roster, which would necessitate the team placing someone on IR.

That someone could be Layne, who, per a report, tore his meniscus in his knee.

Nabers, who missed two games earlier this season due to a concussion, has dealt with assorted lower body injuries these last few weeks, including a tight groin, a hip flexor, and now the toe issue. 

It’s unclear if his toe issue is turf toe, but with all the lower body injuries piling up, it’s fair to wonder if he’ll be able to make it through these last two games.

Nabers, who hates to miss a practice, let alone a game, told reporters he didn't know if he'd be able to practice on Friday and called himsef a "gametime decision" for Sunday's game against the Colts.

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Giants Injury Report

Player	Pos	Injury	Wed.#	Thurs.	Fri.	Status
Aaron Stinnie	OG	Concussion	Full	Full
Drew Lock	QB	Right Shoulder	Limited	Limited
Cory Durden	DT	Shoulder	DNP	Limited
Dane Belton	DB	Knee	Limited	Full
Malik Nabers	WR	Toe	DNP	DNP
Dru Phillips	CB	Knee	Limited	Full
Austin Schottmann*	C/G	Fibula	Full	Full
John Michael Schmitz	C	Ankle	DNP	DNP
Greg Stroman	CB	Shoulder/Shin	DNP	DNP
Raheem Layne	CB	Knee	DNP	DNP
Micah McFadden	LB	Neck	DNP	DNP
Tyrone Tracy Jr	RB	Ankle	DNP	DNP
Jermaine Eluemunor	OT	Wrist	Limited	Limited
Jordon Riley	IDL	Knee	Limited	Full
Armon Watts*	DL	Shoulder	Limited	Full
Dee Williams	CB	Toe	--	DNP
Greg Van Roten	OL	Knee	--	Limited

# The Giants did not practice on Wednesday; participation is a projection.

* In 21-day practice window for return from IR.

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Colts Injury Report

Player	Pos	Injury	Wed.#	Thurs.	Fri.	Status
Mo Alie-Cox	TE	Toe	DNP	DNP
Jaylon Carlies	LB	Shoulder	DNP	Limited
Anthony Richardson	QB	Back, Foot	DNP	DNP
E.J. Speed	LB	Knee	DNP	DNP
Julius Brents	CB	Knee	Full	Full
Jaylon Jones	CB	Throat	Full	Full
Quenton Nelson	G	Ankle	Full	Limited
Alec Pierce	WR	Concussion	Full	Full
Michael Pittman	WR	Back	Full	Full

#The Colts did not practice on Wedesday; injuries are a projection.

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