The New York Giants’ injury crisis deepens with the loss of rookie safety Tyler Nubin, who will miss the remainder of the season due to an ankle injury. Nubin, a second-round draft pick from Minnesota, was placed on injured reserve this Wednesday after being hurt in Sunday’s loss to the New Orleans Saints.
Having been a standout in the team’s promising rookie class, Nubin had been a key defensive presence, playing every snap before his injury and amassing 96 tackles on the season. His absence adds to a growing list of significant injuries that have plagued the Giants. Nose tackle Dexter Lawrence is already out for the year with a dislocated elbow, and linebacker Bobby Okereke is sidelined by a back issue. Cornerbacks Deonte Banks and Dru Phillips also missed Sunday’s game.
In the wake of Nubin’s injury, second-year safety Dane Belton could step into a larger role. Belton has shown flashes of promise in limited action, including a solid performance on Sunday, where he recorded five tackles and a stop in 40 snaps.
With their season quickly unraveling, the Giants’ focus now shifts to avoiding further injuries as they try to salvage what’s left of the year. Their next challenge comes on Sunday, Dec. 15, when they host the Baltimore Ravens at MetLife Stadium.
