Giants Have Three More Positive COVID Cases

The hits just keep on coming for the New York Giants, who confirmed that receiver Darius Slayton, offensive tackle Korey Cunningham, and practice squad outside linebacker Omari Cobb have all been added to the reserve/COVID-19 list.

Cunningham's landing on the reserve list is of particular concern given that the Giants are thin at offensive tackle, what with Matt Peart's season having ended last week due to a torn ACL. The Giants are expecting to get Nate Solder off the reserve/COVID-19 list, but it remains to be seen how bad he was affected by the virus.

The team will probably elevate Isaiah Wilson from the practice squad as depth, despite offensive line coach Rob Sale's lack of a glowing endorsement of the Titans former first-rounder.

Sale, per reports, declined to provide an answer about how Wilson's professionalism has been behind the scenes. Sale, whose response was "next question," clearly left little to the imagination regarding Wilson's progress or lack thereof.

Wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) and Sterling Shepard, work on drills during Giants practice, in East Rutherford. Thursday, July 29, 2021 — New York Giants Roster Rebuild Plan: Wide Receivers / Kevin R. Wexler-NorthJersey.com via Imagn Content Services, LLC

The Giants had a strong group of receivers on paper, but they all shared one unfortunate thing in common that undermined their productivity.

Jake Fromm and Mike Glennon — Joe Judge Doesn't Rule Out Playing Two Quarterbacks vs. Bears :: Danielle Parhizkaran/NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK

Why Giants head coach Joe Judge is contemplating playing both quarterbacks on Sunday--and why it's a bad idea.

New York Giants Week 17 Opponent First Look: Bears Offense / Quinn Harris-USA TODAY Sports

The Giants face the Chicago Bears this weekend for the fourth season in a row and with the goal of getting a win to help improve the Bears' first round draft pick that belongs to the Giants.

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) reacts as the offense leaves the field in the second half at MetLife Stadium. The Giants fall to the Cowboys, 21-6, on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford. — Saquon Barkley Explains Why He Wants to Finish Out a Lost Season :: Danielle Parhizkaran/NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK

There is nothing left to play for in 2021, but don't tell that to banged up Giants running back Saquon Barkley, who is determined to finish out the string.

New York Giants wide receiver Kadarius Toney (89) on the field for warmups at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in East Rutherford. — New York Giants Week 17 Injury Report: Kadarius Toney on the List with New Ailment :: Danielle Parhizkaran/NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK

Another week, another long laundry list of injured Giants players to speak of. The latest.

Unveiling Proposed Additions for Giants' Coaching Staff / Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Reports are swirling that head coach Joe Judge will be retained. But if he is, changes will have to be made to his staff, and our very own Coach Gene Clemons has a few ideas as to where those changes might need to be made.

Speaking of the offensive line, center Billy Price, who missed Wednesday's practice due to a personal matter, was not present for Thursday's either and could miss Sunday's game against the Bears.

Sale wouldn't divulge details to reporters, but he did offer his prayers and support to Price and his wife.

If Price isn't back in time for the game, Matt Skura is expected to move from guard to center, and either Ben Bredeson or Wes Martin will start at left guard.

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