The New York Giants today placed rookie safety Darian Thompson, who has not played since Week 2 after suffering a foot injury, on injured reserve. Thompson will undergo surgery, the team announced on Wednesday.
Taking Thompson’s place on the roster will be offensive lineman Adam Gettis. The 27-year-old Gettis entered the NFL in 2012. He played in one game for the Giants last season, and has been on the practice squad. Gettis, who can play guard and center, will offer the Giants insurance with Justin Pugh out for a few weeks due to a knee injury.