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New York Giants Week 5 Inactive Report: Offensive Tackle Andrew Thomas Active

Giants left tackle Andrew Thomas (foot) is active for the game against the Cowboys in what is a huge, huge boost for New York.

Patricia Traina

New York Giants Week 5 Inactive Report: Offensive Tackle Andrew Thomas Active
New York Giants Week 5 Inactive Report: Offensive Tackle Andrew Thomas Active /

The New York Giants will have starting left tackle Andrew Thomas this week against the Dallas Cowboys. But for how many snaps is another question.

Thomas, listed on the Giants' Friday injury report with a foot ailment that he said was unrelated to the off-season ankle surgery he had in January, worked out for trainers, coaches, and team officials before the Giants' inactive list was due. While it was determined that he was moving well enough to give things a go this week, it will be interesting to see if Thomas can play the entire game.

Had Thomas been declared inactive, that would have left a big hole on the Giants' offensive line. The second-year player out of Georgia has only been the Giants' best and most consistent offensive lineman, having allowed just six pressures in four games and no sacks.

If Thomas is unable to make it through the entire game, Nate Solder will probably move to left tackle, and second-year man Matt Peart, who lost out on the starting right tackle job, will step in at right tackle.

The Giants' inactive players include receivers Sterling Shepard (hamstring) and Darius Slayton (hamstring), safety Jabrill Peppers (hamstring), and offensive lineman Ben Bredeson (hand)--all declared out on Friday by the team.

Cornerbacks Sam Beal and Josh Jackson are the healthy scratches for the Giants.

The Cowboys' inactive player list includes safety Donovan Wilson (groin) and defensive end Dorance Armstrong (ankle), both of whom were declared out Friday due to their respective injuries. The rest of the Cowboys inactive list includes quarterback Will Grier, safety Israel Mukuamu, tackle Brandon Knight, and receiver Simi Fehoko.

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Patricia Traina
PATRICIA TRAINA

Patricia Traina has covered the New York Giants for 30+ seasons, and her work has appeared in multiple media outlets, including The Athletic, Forbes, Bleacher Report, and the Sports Illustrated media group. As a credentialed New York Giants press corps member, Patricia has also covered five Super Bowls (three featuring the Giants), the annual NFL draft, and the NFL Scouting Combine. She is the author of The Big 50: The Men and Moments that Made the New York Giants. In addition to her work with New York Giants On SI, Patricia hosts the Locked On Giants podcast. Patricia is also a member of the Pro Football Writers of America and the Football Writers Association of America.

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