New York Giants cornerback Aaron Robinson, who played well against the Tennessee Titans in Week 1, will not be able to suit up against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.
Head coach Brian Daboll informed reporters on Wednesday that Robinson underwent surgery to remove his appendix and will not return in time for the Week 2 game.
The 23-year-old Robinson, who was a third-round pick of the Giants in the 2021 NFL draft, started across from Adoree’ Jackson in Week 1 and recorded five tackles (four solo) and one pass defensed. He earned a 73.4 grade from Pro Football Focus.
Daboll said that a practice competition this week will determine who starts at CB2 on Sunday.
Nick McCloud would be the usual go-to, but he is expected miss practice on Wednesday after suffering a hamstring injury against the Titans. That leaves Darnay Holmes, who started Week 1 at nickel, Justin Layne and rookie Cor’Dale Flott.
The team also has Fabian Moreau and Zyon Gilbert on the practice squad.
Given the injuries to Robinson and McCloud, it’s likely the Giants sign a cornerback at some point this week.
