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How do the Giants replace linebacker Devon Kennard if he's unable to play vs. San Francisco 49ers?

EAST RUTHERFORD u2010 It's starting to look as if Giants starting strongside linebacker Devon Kennard will not be available Sunday night against the San Francisco 49ers.

Kennard (hamstring) missed his second consecutive practice on Thursday. As one veteran told him after Sunday's victory over the Bills: "Take your time with that injury. You don't want to rush it."

Hamstring injuries can sometimes linger. Kennard, a fifth-round pick last year, missed three games early in his rookie season because of a hamstring injury he suffered in his NFL debut.

Despite declaring himself "day to day" on Wednesday, the likelihood Kennard plays against the 49ers is low considering he hasn't been on the field at all (not even working with a trainer) during the two most important practices of the week.