Mark Herzlich just couldn't get healthy in time.
The Giants placed the veteran linebacker and special teams contributor on season-ending injured reserve Saturday as part of their roster cuts to conclude the preseason and set their initial 53-man roster. The move opened the door for undrafted rookie Calvin Munson to make the club.
Herzlich had not been cleared for full contact since suffering a stinger injury in the Giants' Aug. 5 practice. Herzlich missed all four preseason games this summer, and bounced back and forth between missing practices entirely and participating in a limited capacity.
Herzlich led the Giants in special teams snaps in each of the last four seasons.