The New York Giants, now 0-2 after their recent 21-18 loss to the Washington Commanders, are gearing up for their next matchup against the Cleveland Browns. Linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux appeared on the Giants’ injury report Wednesday due to a shoulder injury, according to Dan Salomone of Giants.com. Despite being listed as limited in practice, Thibodeaux remains optimistic about the team’s outlook.
Joining Thibodeaux on the injury report are linebacker Darius Muasau (knee) and cornerback Nick McCloud (knee), with Muasau limited in practice and McCloud not participating. Additionally, linebacker Isaiah Simmons is listed as limited for personal reasons.
Thibodeaux maintained a positive mindset following the Giants’ tough loss to the Commanders, emphasizing the importance of focusing on the future: “If there’s a will, there’s a way, 17 games, all you can do is focus on what you can control and continue to get better. You just gotta keep building, take what you can use, and flush the rest.”
As the Giants prepare for Week 3, the team’s ability to rebound from these early setbacks will be crucial. Thibodeaux’s participation and continued development will be key to their defensive efforts against the Browns.
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll avoided tense exchanges with reporters this week, emphasizing the importance of viewing each regular season matchup as an opportunity for the team to improve. With linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux potentially sidelined, Daboll remains focused on correcting past mistakes, looking ahead to Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears.
“I want to see consistency like we talk about every week,” Daboll said, according to NFL.com. “Go in, prepare the right way, come out, play a good football game. Do good in situations. Play together. Each week is its own week, and we’re just focused on the Browns this week.”
Reflecting on the Giants’ defensive performance in their loss to the Washington Commanders—where they held Washington to zero touchdowns but allowed seven field goals—Daboll was asked whether it was ideal that his team limited the Commanders to three-point plays rather than allowing touchdowns and extra points. While Daboll didn’t dwell on the specifics, his focus is clearly on building consistency and improving execution going forward.
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