*Eli Apple – Important – Injury
CB Eli Apple (groin) did not practice Wednesday. Although the Giants haven’t ruled him out for later in the week, Apple appears to be a long shot to be ready for Sunday’s game. If he can’t play, B.W. Webb will likely get the start in his place, According to Pro Football Focus, Webb’s NFL Rating of 105.2 is the second worst among the Giants cornerbacks, behind Janoris Jenkins’ 109.7.
Connor Barwin – Noteworthy – Injury
LB Connor Barwin (knee) did not practice Wednesday. Barwin dealt with a knee issue during the summer that put him on the sideline for about three weeks, but has since had no known issues with his knee until this week
Elijhaa Penny – Noteworthy – Transaction
FB Elijhaa Penny, signed off the Cardinals practice squad, will take the roster spot that opened went the Giants placed starting center Jon Halapio on injured reserve.
Elijhaa Penny – Noteworthy
RB/FB Elijhaa Penny was claimed by the Giants off of the Cardinals’ practice squad. The team signed running back Jalen Simmons as his replacement on the practice squad. Simmons was released by the Giants at the end of the preseason.
Kaelin Clay – Important – Injury
WR/PR Kaelin Clay (ankle) was limited in Wednesday’s practice. If Clay can’t go on Sunday, there is a possibility that the Giants will turn to receiver Odell Beckham Jr. as their punt returner.
Olivier Vernon – Important – Injury
LB Olivier Vernon (ankle) did not practice Wednesday but seemed to move well doing agility drills on a side field. The Giants are hoping that Vernon will be able to practice on a limited basis later this week and might be ready for part-time duty this weekend against the Texans.
Stacy Coley – Noteworthy – Transaction
WR Stacy Coley was awarded to the Giants off waivers. Coley, 6-0, 195 pounds, had been with the Vikings for the first two weeks of the season. He’s had one pass target so far this year, a pass he dropped in last week’s game against the Packers.