New York Giants backup linebacker Dyontae Johnson, who left Thursday’s 14-3 preseason win over the Detroit Lions with an ankle damage, is now being thought of week-to-week.
ESPN’s Jordan Raanan was the primary to report the information.
LB Dyontae Johnson is taken into account week to week with an ankle sprain. A tricky blow. He’s made a powerful impression in coaching camp + preseason.
The undrafted rookie out of Toledo has obtained some first-team reps this summer season. Had a sack and key third-down deal with vs. Lions. https://t.co/Gr975plMYQ
— Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan) August 10, 2024
“He was going to come back again,” head coach Brian Daboll mentioned after the sport. “He was speaking about it. I feel he had an ankle. Damage-wise, I don’t have any replace. I haven’t met with Ronnie (Barnes) or something like that.”
On Friday, Daboll nonetheless didn’t have an official replace on Johnson.
Johnson is in his second season with the Giants after spending 2023 on the staff’s observe squad. He has a reliable probability to make the roster (if wholesome) because the Giants’ main backup to inside linebackers Bobby Okereke and Micah McFadden.
“I’ve been more than happy with him up so far. He’s doing a very good job,” defensive coordinator Shane Bowen mentioned about Johnson final week.
“I feel he’s, once more, preventing for a task. You already know, preventing for a task. And like I inform these guys, these backup positions, particular groups are going to be an important a part of that. However defensively for us, he’s achieved a very good job for us stepping in there, and he’s been productive.”
The damage might impression Johnson’s probabilities to be on that closing 53-man roster in three weeks. He’s being challenged by rookie Darius Muasau, who additionally had a powerful displaying on Thursday evening.