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New York GiantsGiants' Olivier Vernon, Eli Apple ruled out for Week 4

The New York Giants will not have the services of linebacker Olivier Vernon and cornerback Eli Apple when the team takes the field this coming Sunday to play the New Orleans Saints at home. In a report by Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk, it’s been revealed that Vernon will have to wait at least […]

New York GiantsGiants' Olivier Vernon, Eli Apple out Week 3 vs. Texans

The New York Giants are still looking for their first win of the 2018 NFL season. Unfortunately, they will be short-handed on the defensive side of the ball with cornerback Eli Apple and linebacker Olivier Vernon ruled out for Week 3. Both Apple and Vernon have been nursing injuries this week. However, New York has officially announced […]

New York GiantsGiants LB Olivier Vernon still out for Week 2 vs. Cowboys

The New York Giants will be shorthanded again on Sunday Night Football against the Dallas Cowboys with linebacker Olivier Vernon set to miss his second straight game. https://twitter.com/JordanRaanan/status/1040640138974572544 Vernon injured his ankle on August 26th during practice and still hasn’t fully healed from the injury. Earlier this week Giants coach Pat Shurmur said that Vernon […]

New York GiantsGiants coach Pat Shurmur expects Olivier Vernon to return to practice

New York Giants head coach Pat Shurmur expects star linebacker Olivier Vernon to return to practice this week. Vernon has dealt with ankle problems for a majority of the preseason, but he has made tremendous progress and will be working towards getting back on the field by practicing throughout the week, as the team approaches […]

New York GiantsGiants' Olivier Vernon making 'great progress' in new position

The New York Giants are switching up their defense to new defensive coordinator James Bettcher‘s 3-4 scheme this season. Olivier Vernon, who will be going from a 4-3 defensive end to a 3-4 outside linebacker, figures to be an important part of that defense, according to Bettcher. Bettcher also says Vernon is doing a great […]

NFLGiants DE Olivier Vernon will continue to kneel, doesn't care about your boos

Players kneeling during the national anthem isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. For New York Giants defensive end Olivier Vernon, he plans to keep kneeling no matter what else is happening around him. Furthermore, Olivier Vernon does not care if you boo him while he is doing so. “You hear ‘coward’ and ‘stand up’ and ‘disgrace,’’ […]

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