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Giants' Theo Johnson, Jevon Holland inactive; Paulson Adebo reactivated for Week 7 vs. Texans
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- Giants' Theo Johnson, Jevon Holland inactive; Paulson Adebo reactivated for Week 7 vs. Texans
More injuries have hit the Giants roster.
Tight end Theo Johnsonand safety Jevon Hollandhave been downgraded to out for Sunday's Week 7 matchup at the Houston Texans , leaving a New York roster already reeling from the loss of quarterback Jaxson Dart,outside linebacker Brian Burns , and linebacker Tremaine Edmundswithout two more of its starters on either side of the ball.
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Johnson, who was ruled doubtful in the Giants' injury report released Friday but downgraded Saturday afternoon, suffered a neck injury in Week 5 and sat out last weekend's loss to the New Orleans Saints. His continued absence could be a barrier for the Giants' offense, who will be looking for any sort of familiarity as QB J.J. McCarthy gets his first start in blue .
Holland (concussion) joins two other key defensive players ruled out this week: Edmunds, who played every defensive snap before sustaining a season-ending shoulder injury , and cornerback Greg Newsome II, who also has a concussion.
Four other players — OL Josh Sills, OL Marcus Mbow, CB Nikko Reed, and third-string QB Jake Haener— were also included on Sunday's inactive list.
In a much-welcomed bright spot for the struggling Giants secondary, corner Paulson Adebowas reactivated from injured reserve Sunday afternoon after initially being ruled as questionable in Friday's injury report.
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The veteran was first sidelined in Week 2 with a knee injury and missed each of the next five games. He returned to practice Wednesday.
Also notable is safety Tyler Nubin, who has been out since Week 5 with a neck injury. He is active after a pre-game workout, giving the Giants a much-needed boost against a stacked Texans defense.
LT Andrew Thomasand RT Jermaine Eluemunorare active for the Big Blue's offense. Both were listed as questionable Friday.
