Outside linebacker Olivier Vernon (ankle) missed another New York Giants practice Thursday, casting doubt on his his availability for Sunday’s season-opening game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Vernon suffered what is believed to have been a high ankle sprain in practice a couple of weeks ago.
Coach Pat Shurmur said Wednesday that Vernon was “making great progress” and appeared to be a “fast healer.”
Perhaps, though, not fast enough.
Linebackers Tae Davis (hamstring) and Lorenzo Carter (illness) also did not practice.
On the positive side, veteran linebacker Connor Barwin said Thursday he is ready to play.