The New York Giants suffered their first really significant loss of the season when it was announced that Shane Vereen would need to undergo surgery to repair an injured triceps.
It’s an unpleasant feeling of deja vu for Giants’ fans and a painful loss for the Giants’ offense. After three games Vereen was the team’s leading rusher with 147 yards on 31 carries (4.7 yards per carry) and a touchdown, and he also added eight receptions for 75 yards. Vereen has been one of the Giants’ most productive players.
The changes to the IR rule, removing the “designated to return” tag and allowing teams to bring back one player after a certain amount of time, mean that Vereen might find his way back to the roster later in the season.