EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Eli Manning will not make go - to the Pro Bowl receiver Steve Smith for the rest of the season and maybe more.
Smith injured articular cartilage in his left knee in the victory over the Minnesota Vikings Monday and will need surgery of the knee end of the season.
An orthopedic surgeon says The Associated Press, the surgery requires a very long rehabilitation process, but it is possible Smith could be ready for training camp.
Smith, who set a record with 107 heaving last season's team was injured on exhibit opening of the fourth quarter when he was approached by behind on 12 yards, its 48th season reception. The game was the first time since tearing partially pectoral muscle practice on 11 November.
"I feel ill Steve," coach Tom Coughlin said. "He fought his way back, he gets back on the ground, it gets a little acclimated to set conditions once again and then was wounded.
Smith is the fifth to be eliminated since minicamp Giants receiver and the third since the beginning of the season, linking Ramses Barden and Victor Cruz.
The bottom line is the Giants (9-4) will now face the Philadelphia Eagles (9-4) on Sunday in the test of strength for first place in the NFC is with Hakeem Nicks and Mario Manningham being first staffing targets, Derek Hagan, Michael Clayton and Devin Thomas fulfil when team uses three or four-receiver packages.
Nicks returned to the Monday after lack range three games with a wound to the lower leg and said it was painful Wednesday. Manningham had to leave the game with a hip injury. While Manning called injury Smith unhappy, he said that other receptors must intensify.
"We return Hakeem and Mario, these guys play well," said Manning. "Hagan is here for one month and plays well and Michael Clayton." We have now, where we can put guys in different positions and numbers they can go out there and play well. »
The burden will fall on Nicks, who had seven catches for 96 yards against the Vikings. Its nine receptions affected lead team.
"I don't think because it puts more pressure on me", he said. "I am just at the time." Mario Manningham will intensify, Derek Hagan intensify. "I will simply adopt continue to hold down on my part."
Manningham guaranteed that it will be ready for Sunday despite the missing from the second half the Vikings vs. There are practical steps on Wednesday.
He said: "I will be all right". "Believe me". I am good going. »
Hagan, who took 13 passes since re-sign with the Giants of four games there, stated that it was all hands on deck for the body of the receiver ravaged by injury.
"It's almost like every year, there is a position which is still poorly any team," said Hagan, cut at the end of training camp. "It was the DB last year." It is regrettable, but injuries occur in this game and you need to have guys who can come in and play immediately. Obviously, team have me back for any reason, to help this team win and I have to do what I have to do to get the victory.
Mr. Russell Warren reviewed Smith surgery hospital special Tuesday and diagnosed the damage to the articular cartilage the fourth year of the player. No date was set for surgery.
Dr. Michael Kelly, Chairman of the Department of orthopedic surgery at Hackensack University Medical Center, said recovery from surgery involving the articular cartilage may be long, because cartilage has no ability to regenerate. Kelly said the articulated cartilage cushion contributes to the bone.
"If the articular cartilage surgery is executed, depending on the surgery itself, the recovery is limited weight bearing so long on crutches and limited activity impact, such as the race for many months," Kelly said in a telephone interview with the AP. "depends on what they, the size and location." "" This significantly influence recovery. Regardless of how you it like that, it takes some time. »
Kelly said that Smith had a chance to be ready for training camp.
NOTES: Starting right guard Chris Snee practice not due to a hip injury. Centre Shaun O'Hara (foot), tackle Shawn Andrews (back) and defensive end Osi Umenyiora (knee) practiced on a limited basis.
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