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New York Giants defensive tackle Chris Canty, who has yet to play in the preseason, has a little tear in his injured hamstring.
In Saturday's 17-3 preseason loss to the Chicago Bears, New York was without all three of the big defensive free agents it signed in the offseason -- linebacker Michael Boley, tackle Rocky Bernard and Canty. None has played in the preseason.
Boley is on the physically-unable-to-perform list, while Bernard just got off the non-football injury list and is expected to play this weekend against the New York Jets.
Middle linebacker Antonio Pierce, safety Kenny Phillips and cornerback Aaron Ross also were out, while starting guards Chris Snee and Rich Seubert sat out on offense.
Despite missing such important pieces Saturday, Coughlin was fed up with how the defensive unit that he was able to field performed.
"We heard for so long that we have so much depth, but I don't know what you are watching," Coughlin said in a conference call. "The guys who are supposed to be the depth have hardly practiced and some haven't played. I think you are talking about something that looks good but it hasn't really materialized. Until we get this thing straightened out and get everybody on the field, this rotation we're talking about is a nonfactor. We need people practicing."
Phillips and Ross are expected back at practice on a limited basis at the University at Albany on Monday and Pierce is being listed as day to day. Snee and Seubert also are expected to return this week and play in the annual preseason game against the Jets.
Backup defensive tackle Jay Alford, who was having a good camp and who also serves as the snapper for placekicker Lawrence Tynes, sprained a knee against the Bears. He was being evaluated Sunday. Coughlin did not have more information on his condition.
Strongside linebacker Danny Clark needed stitches in his chin and second-year receiver Mario Manningham had a hip pointer and is day to day.
In Saturday's 17-3 preseason loss to the Chicago Bears, New York was without all three of the big defensive free agents it signed in the offseason -- linebacker Michael Boley, tackle Rocky Bernard and Canty. None has played in the preseason.
Boley is on the physically-unable-to-perform list, while Bernard just got off the non-football injury list and is expected to play this weekend against the New York Jets.
Middle linebacker Antonio Pierce, safety Kenny Phillips and cornerback Aaron Ross also were out, while starting guards Chris Snee and Rich Seubert sat out on offense.
Despite missing such important pieces Saturday, Coughlin was fed up with how the defensive unit that he was able to field performed.
"We heard for so long that we have so much depth, but I don't know what you are watching," Coughlin said in a conference call. "The guys who are supposed to be the depth have hardly practiced and some haven't played. I think you are talking about something that looks good but it hasn't really materialized. Until we get this thing straightened out and get everybody on the field, this rotation we're talking about is a nonfactor. We need people practicing."
Phillips and Ross are expected back at practice on a limited basis at the University at Albany on Monday and Pierce is being listed as day to day. Snee and Seubert also are expected to return this week and play in the annual preseason game against the Jets.
Backup defensive tackle Jay Alford, who was having a good camp and who also serves as the snapper for placekicker Lawrence Tynes, sprained a knee against the Bears. He was being evaluated Sunday. Coughlin did not have more information on his condition.
Strongside linebacker Danny Clark needed stitches in his chin and second-year receiver Mario Manningham had a hip pointer and is day to day.
