This is the least-shocking news in a week of news-making from the Giants: Kicker Graham Gano on Wednesday was placed on injured reserve with a herniated disc in his neck.
This is the second time this season the 38-year-old kicker had to go on IR.
He missed time earlier with a strained groin.
Gano has made it into just five games this season. He missed a 45-yard field-goal attempt two weeks ago in a loss to the 49ers.
When Gano was injured the first time around, the Giants turned to Jude McAtamney, but he was released after missing two extra points in the 33-32 loss at Denver.
Younghoe Koo handled the placekicking duties for the Giants in last week’s 24-20 loss at Chicago.
Gano is signed through the 2026 season, but it is certainly possible that he has played in his last game for the team.
There was a good sign for the defense, with CB Paulson Adebo participating in practice on a limited basis for the first time since injuring his knee in Week 7 at Denver.
Adebo has missed the past three games, all losses, forcing Deonte Banks to move into the starting lineup.
WR Darius Slayton did not practice. He tweaked a hamstring at Chicago but was able to return to finish the game. He said he is probable to play Sunday.
It is that time of year: Slayton was one of 10 players who did not participate in practice, a list that includes DL Chauncey Golston (neck), S Tyler Nubin (neck), DL Rakeem Nunez-Roches (toe), LB Bobby Okereke (shoulder) and OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (shoulder). OL Evan Neal (hamstring), who has been inactive in all 10 games this season, also sat out. C John Michael Schmitz (shin) worked on a limited basis.
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