The New York Giants continue dropping like flies. On Saturday, the team placed guard Jon Runyan Jr., their top offseason signing, on season-ending injured reserve (IR).
Runyan suffered an ankle injury during a Week 14 loss to the New Orleans Saints. Head coach Brian Daboll indicated it would be a “week-to-week” issue and it quickly became apparent there wasn’t enough time remaining in the season for his return.
Runyan ends his first season with the Giants having started 13 games at left guard. He earned an overall Pro Football Focus grade of 56.1, including a 62.6 pass blocking grade.
Over 842 snaps, Runyan committed five penalties and allowed two sacks.
Replacing Runyan on the 53-man roster is quarterback Tim Boyle, who was signed from the team’s practice squad. He is expected to back up Tommy DeVito on Sunday, as Drew Lock is injured (heel/elbow).
Finally, the Giants elevated defensive back Raheem Layne from the practice squad. It is his first standard elevation this season and he has two remaining.
