The first day of complete focus on the Jaguars and the season opener arrived Wednesday, and still there was no sign of Olivier Vernon at practice. That does not bode well for the likelihood of the Giants’ best pass rusher overcoming a high ankle sprain in time to get on the field Sunday.
“He’s making great progress,” coach Pat Shurmur said. “From what I’ve seen, he seems to be a fast healer, but he’s working his way back. He’s doing a good job of trying to get back.