Veteran New York Giants linebacker Mark Herzlich is expected to miss the 2017 season after being placed on injured reserve with a stinger.
Herzlich, 30, suffered the injury early in training camp. He did not play in a preseason game. He returned to practice as a noncontact participant several weeks back, but appeared to suffer a setback.
Herzlich did not practice last week.
The Giants put Herzlich on injured reserve as they put together their initial 53-man roster on Saturday. He cannot return to the team this season, although if he is cleared and passes a physical, he can be released and sign with another team.