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NFL, Players’ Union Brief Giants Following MRSA Scare; Team’s Facility Disinfected

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (CBSNewYork/AP) — The New York Giants have taken a crash course on MRSA.

Team doctors, trainer Ronnie Barnes, the head of the team’s facilities and the players union spoke to the team on Wednesday after tight end Daniel Fells was hospitalized with the antibiotic-resistant bacteria that kills thousands a year.

“It’s a very serious thing, has been that way in this league for quite a few years,” coach Tom Coughlin said. “Everyone has been very aware of it.”

The latest on #Giants TE Daniel Fells, who was placed on season-ending IR today.