The battered and beaten Giants defense plans to welcome back two key performers this week, as expectations are that linebacker Michael Boley and defensive tackle Chris Canty will be on the field Sunday against the Chargers. Both injured players were able to practice for most or all of yesterday's practice.
"I think this is a big step forward," said Boley, who was in for half the snaps. "In my mind, seeing how things go throughout the week, I could play, it's possible."
Boley -- whose scientific name might as well be linebackus interruptus -- has led a now-you-see-him, now-you-don't Giants existence. He missed all of training camp after undergoing hip surgery and then had to sit out the opener serving a one-game NFL-mandated suspension for violating the player conduct policy. Boley played in three games, and in his third put on a terrific display in Kansas City, before suffering a torn meniscus in his right knee that required surgery and knocked him out of commission for the last four games. Continue
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