Numerous New York Giants are headed to injured reserve as the team gears up for its Sept. 12 regular-season opener.
The organization placed wide receiver John Ross and rookie edge rusher Elerson Smith on IR Wednesday. This means either player will need to miss at least the first three games of the regular season. After the three matchups, both could be designated for return and the Giants would then possess a 21-day period to activate them.
Not activating a player within the 21 days would lead to that individual being on injured reserve for the remainder of the season.