Kansas State 2000 Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Pro Bowl defensive end Osi Umenyiora was carted off the field in the second quarter of the New York Giants' annual preseason game against the New York Jets after his left knee "locked up" on Saturday night. X-rays were negative but further examinations are planned Sunday, the team said. The 26-year-old could not put any weight on his leg. He was helped off the field with his arms wrapped around the shoulders of two trainers. The injury happened with 10:48 left in the half on an incomplete pass by Brett Favre on third down. Umenyiora started all 16 games last season and had 52 tackles and a team-high 13 sacks in earning his second Pro Bowl appearance. He added seven tackles in the Giants' run to the Super Bowl. The Giants are a bit thin at defensive end this season with the retirement of seven-time Pro Bowler Michael Strahan. Justin Tuck has replaced Strahan. New York also signed veteran Renaldo Wynn in the offseason. If Umenyiora was sidelined for any considerable time, the Giants could move strongside linebacker Mathias Kiwanuka back to defensive end. He was switched to linebacker last year so the team could put its best 11 players on the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 Ouch. As much as I love the prospect of Kiwi moving back to DE, I would HATE to see Ausi sidelined for any amount of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasface Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 arg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 If Osi is out for an extended period of time, I'd think the Giants front office would be on the phone telling Strahan to name his price... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robash Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 If Osi is out for an extended period of time, I'd think the Giants front office would be on the phone telling Strahan to name his price... nah...two words for ya, Dave Tollefson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 nah...two words for ya, Dave Tollefson You serious? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robash Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 You serious? as a season long replacement for Osi?...nope, but a more than servicable filler for a few weeks till Osi gets back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 as a season long replacement for Osi?...nope, but a more than servicable filler for a few weeks till Osi gets back. At the time I posted I was under the assumption that Osi's injury was much worse than a few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kansas State 2000 Posted August 24, 2008 Author Share Posted August 24, 2008 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Pro Bowl defensive end Osi Umenyiora injured his left knee in the second quarter of the New York Giants' preseason game against the New York Jets, but coach Tom Coughlin said that early indications are that he did not suffer ligament damage. X-rays taken during the Jets' 10-7 win were negative. An MRI is planned on Sunday. "I talked to him when he was in the locker room, in the training room," fellow defensive end Justin Tuck said of a halftime exchange. "Obviously, he was down. It's unfortunate when any injury occurs, but hopefully, it is nothing serious and he will not miss any time." Umenyiora left the locker room before the game ended and was not available for comment. Umenyiora told Tuck that "he was good," Tuck said. The two-time Pro Bowler was hurt with 10:48 left in the half on a third-down incomplete pass by the Jets' Brett Favre. Defensive tackle Barry Cofield did not get a chance to talk to Umenyiora but he recalled the play. "It looked like he was turning the corner and just kind of took an awkward step," Cofield said. "The turf is hard and playing at that speed on that edge, you can tweak things." The 26-year-old could not put any weight on his leg. He was helped off the field with his arms wrapped around the shoulders of two trainers. Coughlin said Umenyiora was in pain. "The doctors told me there was no ligament damage," Coughlin said when pressed. Umenyiora started all 16 games last season and had 52 tackles and a team-high 13 sacks. He added seven tackles in the Giants' run to the Super Bowl. The Giants are a bit thin at defensive end this season with the retirement of seven-time Pro Bowler Michael Strahan. Justin Tuck has replaced Strahan. New York also signed veteran Renaldo Wynn in the offseason. If Umenyiora was sidelined for any considerable time, the Giants could move strongside linebacker Mathias Kiwanuka back to defensive end. He was switched to linebacker last year so the team could put its best 11 players on the field. "You are always concerned any time a player like that goes down," Kiwanuka said. "That's not good. We know the type of player he is and if he can come back he will. But we have the personal to step up in his absence." Kiwanuka sidestepped moving back to defensive end, saying that decision is up to the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 Tom Coughlin said that early indications are that he did not suffer ligament damage. X-rays taken during the Jets' 10-7 win were negative. An MRI is planned on Sunday. "The doctors told me there was no ligament damage," Coughlin said when pressed. X Ray's don't have anything to do with ligament damage... I think everything Coughlin said yesterday was pure speculation. We won't know until they reveal the MRI results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 Why would they move Kiwa back to DE when they went out and signed R Wynn for some depth at DE? Makes little sense to me.... I would think just plugging in Wynn would be less disruptive for the defense as a whole. Either it's Wynn's job until Osi comes back, or a very bad screw up.... why sign the guy if they won't play him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Rock Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 NFL Network reporting Osi needs surgery and is done for the year. NNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 (edited) That.... sucks. Have him in... 1, 2.... 3 leagues. Edited August 24, 2008 by darin3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budlitebrad Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 Crap... :headstowaiverwire: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kansas State 2000 Posted August 24, 2008 Author Share Posted August 24, 2008 Most likely out for year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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