Donnell (neck) isn't expected to suit up for Sunday's game at Tampa Bay, Newsday reports.
While Donnell told Ralph Vacchiano of the New York Daily News on Thursday that his neck is "getting better," he all but backed up imminent inactive status, stating the expectation that he'll return to practice next week. All signs point to the Giants ruling the tight end out in advance of the Week 9 contest, which would place Will Tye in a more prominent role, with Jerome Cunningham serving in a reserve role.