New York Giants backup linebacker Dyontae Johnson, who left Thursday’s 14-3 preseason win over the Detroit Lions with an ankle damage, is now being thought of week-to-week.
ESPN’s Jordan Raanan was the primary to report the information.
LB Dyontae Johnson is taken into account week to week with an ankle sprain. A tricky blow. He’s made a powerful impression in coaching camp + preseason.
The undrafted rookie out of Toledo has obtained some first-team reps this summer time. Had a sack and key third-down deal with vs. Lions. https://t.co/Gr975plMYQ
— Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan) August 10, 2024
“He was going to return again,” head coach Brian Daboll stated after the sport. “He was speaking about it. I feel he had an ankle. Damage-wise, I don’t have any replace. I haven’t met with Ronnie (Barnes) or something like that.”
On Friday, Daboll nonetheless didn’t have an official replace on Johnson.
Johnson is in his second season with the Giants after spending 2023 on the group’s follow squad. He has a authentic probability to make the roster (if wholesome) because the Giants’ major backup to inside linebackers Bobby Okereke and Micah McFadden.
“I’ve been very happy with him up so far. He’s doing a very good job,” defensive coordinator Shane Bowen stated about Johnson final week.
“I feel he’s, once more, combating for a task. You realize, combating for a task. And like I inform these guys, these backup positions, particular groups are going to be a significant a part of that. However defensively for us, he’s achieved a very good job for us stepping in there, and he’s been productive.”
The damage might influence Johnson’s possibilities to be on that remaining 53-man roster in three weeks. He’s being challenged by rookie Darius Muasau, who additionally had a powerful exhibiting on Thursday evening.
