Burns not practicing on Thursday, but Giants confident he won’t miss Sunday’s game
New York Giants edge defender Brian Burns (ankle, neck and probably a few other unreported maladies) did not practice on Thursday. Burns has missed both practices this week as the Giants prep for the Atlanta Falcons, but head coach Brian Daboll believes his best remaining defensive player will be on the field Sunday.
“He should be ready to go for the game,” Daboll said.
Burns has 8.0 sacks on the season. Like wide receiver Malik Nabers, the 26-year-old two-time Pro Bowler has continued to work through a variety of ailments and regardless of the 2-12 team’s lack of on-field success.
Four other Giants also did not practice:
G Aaron Stinnie (concussion)
LB Bobby Okereke (back)
Edge Patrick Johnson (knee)
CB Greg Stroman (shoulder/shin)
Okereke has not played or practiced since the Giants’ Week 12 Thanksgiving Day loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Daboll said “not yet” when asked if the Giants had decided to shut Okereke down for the season.
Daboll said the Giants have more comfort in their quarterback situation after Wednesday’s practice.
Drew Lock, who missed last week’s game with a heel injury, will start. Daboll said Lock was “OK” health-wise on Wednesday.
DeVito is in the concussion protocol, but Daboll seems optimistic he will clear in time to be available as the backup on Sunday.
“Tommy will do more today,” Daboll said. “He’s moving right along, so I think he’ll be available.”
