The New York Giants have activated linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux from injured reserve (IR) and he will play on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Thibodeaux has missed the past five games after suffering a fractured wrist — an injury that required surgery — against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 5.
Before landing on IR, Thibodeaux had recorded 12 tackles (eight solo, three for a loss), seven QB hits, and 2.0 sacks.
In Thibodeaux’s absence, fellow linebacker Azeez Ojulari has stepped in and played well, earning a larger snap share even with his counterpart’s return.
“Obviously with Azeez coming on and the impact he’s been able to have for us, he’s earned the opportunity to play,” defensive coordinator Shane Bowen said this week.
The Giants also signed quarterback Tim Boyle from their practice squad to the active roster. He will serve as the emergency quarterback in Week 12 and beyond.
In corresponding roster moves, the Giants officially waived quarterback Daniel Jones and edge rusher Tomon Fox.
Fox is expected to sign back to the practice squad.
The Giants did not elevate any other players from their practice squad ahead of Sunday’s game.
