Giants tight end Kyle Rudolph, left, steps away from a microphone after facing reporters following a joint practice with the New England Patriots on Aug. 25, 2021. Credit: AP/Steven Senne
Kyle Rudolph spent most of the summer as the injured tight end. On Monday, he was the only available one on the practice field for the Giants.
That may change by Sunday. Joe Judge has noted that Evan Engram (calf) is progressing nicely and Kaden Smith, who was on the sideline Monday, was held out to manage his work load rather than because of an injury. The Giants also have three tight ends on their practice squad who could get called up, including newcomer Ryan Izzo who started 16 games over the past two seasons for the Patriots.