EAST RUTHERFORD (N.J.) – Kayvon Thibodeaux is certain that his NFL debut against the division-rival will be Monday night. Dallas Cowboys.
“Oh yeah, I’m playing!” Thibodeaux After Saturday’s last practice, he told ESPN.
This trend has been going strong for the past week. Thibodeaux (knee), a fellow edge rusher Azeez Ojulari (Calf) achieved significantly higher results in practice, despite being listed as restricted participants.
Ojulari, who as a rookie had 8.0 tackles, expects to also make his season debut on Monday.
Ojulari declared, “It’s good.” “I’m excited, man. Ready to go. My first game.”
Officially, Thibodeaux (knee), and Ojulari(calf) have been listed as questionable. However, they expect to play if there is no last-minute setback.
Brian Daboll, coach, said “I hope so” before the last practice of the week.
Wide receivers are still available. Kadarius Toney (hamstring) & defensive lineman Leonard Williams (knee), who did not practice Saturday, are listed as doubtful.
Thibodeaux has not played since sustaining a sprained MCL to his right knee in the second preseason match against the Philadelphia Phillies. Cincinnati Bengals. Ojulari was hurt at practice this summer.
Thibodeaux also expressed optimism that they would be able to practice this week. However, it was still a limited effort. They were both seen running and jogging in 1-on-1 pass-rushing drills this week.
Daboll declared, “Improvement.” “They’ve taken good steps. They are better than they were last week. I hope they have a great day. [Saturday]We’re moving in the right directions with them.”
Thibodeaux was fifth overall in the draft from the University of Oregon. He had been enjoying a good summer just before the injury.
It was clear that Thibodeaux would play an important role in Wink Martindale’s defense. Since the beginning of OTAs in spring, he had been a regular starter.
Giants (2-0) have been careful with their edge-rushers. Each of their final injury reports for the first two weeks was doubtful.
Thibodeaux felt that there was something to prove in this week’s episode.
He said, “That’s all I can do.” “I am healthy and can do the tasks and moves that I need to perform my job at a high standard.”
New York’s defense is performing well without its top two pass rushers. They’ve allowed 36 points in their first two weeks. They also have only three sacks.
The defense will benefit from the return of Thibodeaux or Ojulari.
“Explosion. Ojulari spoke of the new additions and said that there will be a pass rush. “Hunting for the ball. Make impact plays as a team and play together.
The Cowboys (1-1) are scheduled to debut Cooper Rush On Monday night, against the Giants, at quarterback