NowWire · AI-assisted reporting summary · September 22, 2026 UTC
The New York Giants faced several roster adjustments and inactive designations ahead of their Monday Night Football game against the Los Angeles Rams. According to the Giants' official report, cornerback Deonte Banks (calf) and linebacker Micah McFadden (neck) were inactive after being listed as questionable. Additional Giants inactives included Thomas Fidone II, J.C. Davis, Bobby Jamison-Travis, Darius Alexander, and Jason Pinnock. [1] [2]
To address depth concerns following a knee issue, the Giants placed cornerback Paulson Adebo on injured reserve, sidelining him for at least the next four games. In a corresponding roster move, the team signed cornerback Nikko Reed from the Los Angeles Chargers' practice squad and executed standard practice squad elevations for wide receiver Braxton Berrios and linebacker Malik Harrison. [1]
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- Inactives: Who's in, who's out for Monday Night Football — 2026-09-21T22:45:00Z
- NY Giants without Deonte Banks; Puka Nacua won’t play Monday for LA Rams — 2026-09-21T22:58:58+00:00