Reason for veteran's absence is unknown.
Eleven New York Giants are not expected to play Thursday night when the Giants face the New England Patriots, per a list released by the team. Those not expected to play are as follows:
DE Robert Ayers (ankle), LB Jon Beason (knee), OT Will Beatty (PUP), S Nat Berhe (calf), CB Chykie Brown (knee), PK Josh Brown (leg bruise), LB Jonathan Casillas (neck), WR Victor Cruz (calf), CB Chandler Fenner (hamstring), DT Cullen Jenkins (unknown), S Jeromy Miles (groin).