Giants DT Dexter Lawrence placed on IR

New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence was placed on injured reserve Monday with an elbow injury labeled “long term” by head coach Brian Daboll.Lawrence, a two-time Pro Bowl selection who had a career-high 9.0 sacks and 16 quarterback hits in 2024, is certain not to play in December with NFL rules on IR requiring players to miss four games.”Obviously, he is our rock in the middle there,” Giants linebacker Micah McFadden said Monday. “Not only on the field, but he’s our captain and our leader off the field. He’s a voice within our locker room and especially on the defensive side of the ball. It’s a big blow to us.”Lawrence left Thursday’s 27-20 loss to the Dallas Cowboys in the second half and didn’t return.The third of five captains at the beginning of the season to be out the picture, Lawrence joins left tackle Andrew Thomas on IR. Quarterback Daniel Jones was released on Nov. 23.

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