Giants WR Victor Cruz said on Friday that he and the Giants still have the structure of a new deal in place, but he’s in no rush to finalize anything.
“As of right now it’s still the same, so it’s just a matter of … getting the numbers right and all that stuff that goes on with this type of negotiation,” Cruz said. “I’m just being patient, man. I’m in no rush. I’m going to go and enjoy this last game, hopefully enjoy this playoff berth, if not, enjoy the Pro Bowl and just relax a little bit.”
The Giants need to beat the Eagles on Sunday to have a chance at making the playoffs, but they’ll also need losses from the Vikings and Bears and a Cowboys loss or tie as well.
Cruz, who made just $540,000 this season while earning his first Pro Bowl selection, said he doesn’t expect to get everything he wants.
He was also asked about Ravens S Ed Reed, who received a $55,000 fine for an illegal hit on Cruz in last week’s game.
“That’s hefty,” said Cruz.
Jayron Hosley, Prince Amukamara both doubtful: The Giants could be without a pair of corners on Sunday as both Hosley (quadriceps) and Amukamara (hamstring) were listed as “doubtful” on Friday.
Hosley didn’t practice on Friday and Amukamara was limited.
“It’s pretty much the same,” Hosley said of his injury. “Just trying to get treatment and trying to hope for the best right now.”
Hosley said he won’t know if he can play until Sunday morning.
“I’m always going to feel a little bit of pain in my hamstring, but it was nothing too severe to shut me down,” Amukamara said.
The Giants could keep Amukamara active but limit his reps on Sunday.
If neither can play, CB Terrence Frederick could see his first action on defense this season.
“We’ve been working all week on everything, so I just got to go out there if my number is called,” Frederick said.
Ahmad Bradshaw probable, Hakeem Nicks questionable: Besides Amukamara and Hosley, DT Chris Canty (knee) was also listed as “doubtful.” Canty did not practice at all this week.
WR Hakeem Nicks (knee), S Kenny Phillips (knee) and DE Justin Tuck (shoulder) are all questionable while C David Baas (hip/shoulder), RG Chris Snee (hip), S Tyler Sash (hamstring) and RB Ahmad Bradshaw (knee/foot) are all probable.
Phillips said he’s aware that Sunday could be his last game with the Giants, so he’s hopeful to play.
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