The Giants were so proud they made it through the past two days of practice with their entire roster in action.
"So far," coach Tom Coughlin said after Friday's practice. "We haven't showered yet."
That was a joke. But there was nothing funny about the news the Giants received later in the afternoon when they learned one of their team leaders is out indefinitely.
Middle linebacker Antonio Pierce, who practiced fully all week long and was not listed on the injury report, underwent an MRI on his neck this afternoon. The test revealed a bulging disc that will keep Pierce out of Sunday's game against the Falcons - and many more. An injury like this is often a season-ending one, though someone familiar with Pierce's injury said the Giants are hopeful the bulging disc will subside a bit and Pierce will be able to return in six weeks or so. Continue
"So far," coach Tom Coughlin said after Friday's practice. "We haven't showered yet."
That was a joke. But there was nothing funny about the news the Giants received later in the afternoon when they learned one of their team leaders is out indefinitely.
Middle linebacker Antonio Pierce, who practiced fully all week long and was not listed on the injury report, underwent an MRI on his neck this afternoon. The test revealed a bulging disc that will keep Pierce out of Sunday's game against the Falcons - and many more. An injury like this is often a season-ending one, though someone familiar with Pierce's injury said the Giants are hopeful the bulging disc will subside a bit and Pierce will be able to return in six weeks or so. Continue
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