Leonard Williams might return for Giants’ pivotal conflict with Commanders

The Giants might get again some wanted reinforcements on the defensive aspect of the ball Sunday evening in Washington, most notably Leonard Williams. 

Williams formally was listed as questionable on the harm report with the neck harm that sidelined him in final week’s blowout loss to the Eagles. However the $63 million defensive lineman appeared to take part totally within the portion of follow open to the media, a sign he’s trending towards taking part in. 

“I’d say regular Friday with guys that we are going to make choices on,” Giants coach Brian Daboll mentioned earlier than follow. “Undergo immediately, see the place we’re at after which focus on it.” 

One common who received’t return this week is beginning cornerback Adoree’ Jackson, who will miss a fourth straight recreation with a knee harm. 

Offensive linemen Shane Lemieux (toe) and Joshua Ezeudu (neck) additionally stay out, with tight finish Daniel Bellinger (ribs) and cornerback Nick McCloud (sickness) listed as questionable. Receiver Richie James and linebacker Jihad Ward each cleared concussion protocol and can play. 

“I feel they’ll take one other step. Looking forward to each of them,” Daboll mentioned. “However we’ll see as soon as they end going via the protocol.” 

Security Landon Collins, who was signed by the Giants to the follow squad in November after his launch from the Commanders, is anticipated to be elevated from the follow squad Sunday, in accordance with The Athletic. He performed his first 4 NFL seasons with the Giants earlier than spending three-plus years with Washington. 

Disruptive edge rusher Chase Younger, who hasn’t performed this season on account of a torn ACL suffered in November of final yr, is questionable for the Commanders. 

“What number of snaps he performs, doesn’t play, we don’t know that, however he’s actually a superb participant,” Daboll mentioned. “Coached in opposition to him earlier than. These edge rushers which are dominant gamers you at all times need to have a plan for them.”