NFL Player News

Newsome (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans.

Newsome entered the league's concussion protocol during the Giants' Week 6 loss to the Saints, and he was held out of practice all week. The Giants are thin in the secondary, so one of Colton Hood or Nic Jones figure to start opposite Deonte Banks at outside cornerback. New York is on a bye for Week 8, so Newsome's next chance to play is Week 9 against Philadelphia on Sunday, Nov. 8.

Pitre (shoulder) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Pitre will miss consecutive games due to an AC Joint injury. The starting slot cornerback will likely be replaced by Tremon Smith once again as he continues to recover from his injury.

Holland (concussion) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Texans.

Holland entered the league's concussion protocol following the Giants' Week 6 loss to the Saints. He was limited in practice Thursday and Friday, but he wouldn't be permitted to play Sunday unless he's cleared to do so by an independent neurologist. Tyler Nubin (neck) is also listed as questionable, so Jason Pinnock and Ar'Darius Washington could be the Giants' starting safeties for Week 7.

Blankenship (concussion/hand) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Blankenship has been unable to progress through the NFL's five-step concussion protocol and will be sidelined for the Texans' Week 7 contest. M.J. Stewart will likely be called upon to start at strong safety in the former Eagle's absence.

Adebo (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Texans.

Adebo has missed the Giants' last five games while on IR due to a knee injury. His 21-day practice window opened Wednesday, and he strung together three consecutive limited sessions to draw the questionable tag ahead of Sunday's contest. Adebo's return would boost the Giants' secondary and give the team another contributor on special teams.

Allen's workload and role Sunday against Miami is unclear given that Breece Hall (quadriceps) is officially questionable to play, per Amanda Vogt of the Jets' official site.

With Hall sidelined the past three weeks, Allen has stepped up to lead New York's backfield. He's performed well in that role, averaging 84.3 rush yards per game and 4.6 yards per carry, albeit with only one touchdown. Hall will likely step back into the starting role if he's able to suit up Sunday, though Allen is expected to get a fair amount of work as well. Even if Hall does return to action, both ball carriers could find success against a Dolphins defense that has given up the second-most fantasy points per game (23.7) to running backs.

Johnson (neck) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Texans.

Johnson's practice reps in each of the first two practices of Week 7 prep were limited due to a neck injury, and he was sidelined entirely for Friday's session. He's trending toward missing a second consecutive game, so Thomas Fidone and Chris Manhertz would both be in line for more work behind Isaiah Likely in the event that Johnson is ruled out for Sunday's contest.

Jordan (foot) does not have any injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Jordan likely sustained his foot injury during Thursday's practice, but the tight end was quickly able to upgrade to a full participant in Friday's practice. Jordan is all set to suit up as a depth option at tight end in Sunday's contest.

Al-Shaair (knee) does not have any injury designation for Sunday's game against the Giants, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Al-Shaair was a full participant in Friday's practice. The middle linebacker managed to improve his practice participation in each Week 7 prep session, and the Texans' defensive signal caller is all set to suit up for Sunday's game.

Branch (Achilles) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers.

Branch was listed as a full practice participant on each of the Lions' three injury reports during Week 7 prep, and there's a chance that he's activated from the reserve/PUP list ahead of Sunday's NFC North tilt. He's nearing clearance to returning after spending the last 10 months rehabbing from a torn Achilles, and his presence would boost a Lions' defense that allows a league-worst 297.4 passing yards per game.