The New York Giants’ COVID-19 woes worsened on Friday as two more defensive backs — safety J.R. Reed and practice squad defensive back Natrell Jamerson reportedly tested positive.
That brings to nine the numbers of Giants impacted by COVID-19. Wide receivers Kadarius Toney and John Ross, defensive backs Aaron Robinson and Adoree’ Jackson, linebacker Cam Brown, edge defender Oshane Ximines and safety Xavier McKinney are already on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. As a close contact, McKinney could clear the COVID protocol in time to play Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys.
Other than McKinney, head coach Joe Judge said the Giants are “planning not to have” any of the players currently on the COVID list.