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Headed to IR The Giants placed Brightwell (hamstring) on injured reserve Saturday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Brightwell sustained a hamstring injury in Week 7 against the Commanders. He'll now have to sit out for at least the next four games and will be eligible to return against the Patriots on Nov. 26. Jashaun Corbin and Deon Jackson are set to take on backfield depth roles behind Saquon Barkley and Matt Breida.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giants Place RB Gary Brightwell on IR Brightwell is a core special teams player for the Giants.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Won't play Week 8 Brightwell (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against against the Jets, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Brightwell didn't practice at all during Week 8 prep, and he's thus been ruled out for Sunday's matchup. The third-year running back has been used mostly on special teams this season, and he hasn't logged an offensive snap since Week 4. However, with rookie RB Eric Gray moved to IR on Tuesday, the Giants recently signed both Jashaun Corbin and Deon Jackson to serve as depth behind Saquon Barkley and Matt Breida out of the backfield.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clear to play vs. Jets Brightwell (hamstring) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game versus the Jets, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Brightwell is in line to return from a three-game absence in Week 8. With Saquon Barkley and Matt Breida both also healthy headed into Sunday's game, Brightwell figures to settle into a reserve role.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Non-participant at practice Brightwell (hamstring) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Brightwell was forced out of Sunday's game versus Washington with a hamstring injury, which is now also keeping him out of practice to start the week. Unless he can come back to practice Thursday or Friday, he'll probably have to sit out Week 8 versus the Jets.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out for game Brightwell (hamstring) will not return to Sunday's game against the Commanders, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Brightwell did not record any stats before exiting, so it's unclear when he sustained the injury. Saquon Barkley and Matt Breida are New York's only remaining running backs on the active roster. Brightwell has nine carries for 19 yards in 2023.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 3, 2023 • NFL.COM

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MAY 21, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Leading rusher in Week 18 Brightwell carried the ball 11 times for 60 yards and caught one of three targets for three yards in Sunday's 22-16 loss to the Eagles.

Impact With Saquon Barkley inactive in a relatively meaningless game for the Giants, Brightwell wound up being the team's leading rusher. The 60 yards were also a new career high for the 2021 sixth-round pick, and if somehow the team doesn't re-sign Barkley in the offseason or bring in a high-profile replacement, Brightwell could have a much more significant role in 2023.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gary Brightwell finds gap for a 17-yard run | Giants vs. Eagles Highlights Running back Gary Brightwell finds a gap for 17-yard pickup against the Eagles.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • GIANTS.COM

Gary Brightwell finds space for a 24-yard pickup | Giants vs. Eagles Highlights Running back Gary Brightwell finds room for 24 yards in the third quarter against the Eagles

JANUARY 9, 2023 • GIANTS.COM

Sees just one snap Week 16 Brightwell lost one yard on his only carry and returned one kickoff for 26 yards in a loss to the Vikings on Saturday.

Impact After failing to record any offensive snaps against Washington in Week 15, Brightwell got one snap Saturday, but he lost a yard on a first-down carry in the first quarter. His role as the team's kick returner boosts his importance to New York, but Brightwell shouldn't be expected to be a fantasy producer while lead back Saquon Barkley (63 snaps Saturday) and No. 2 ball carrier Matt Breida (11 snaps) are healthy.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Loses role on offense Brightwell did not log any offensive snaps in New York's Week 15 win over the Commanders. He played on 15 special-teams snaps and tallied 21 yards on his lone kickoff return.

Impact With Saquon Barkley limited last week against the Eagles, Brightwell saw a season-high 21 offensive snaps and tallied 41 total yards. However, Barkley was back at full strength Sunday, pushing Brightwell out of the offense entirely. Matt Breida looks to have a secure hold on the minimal backup touches behind Barkley, so Brightwell could be in line for more games like this one during which he works exclusively as a special teamer.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets increased work in Week 14 loss Brightwell gained 23 yards on five carries and secured two of three targets for 18 yards in a loss to Philadelphia in Week 14. He added three kick returns for 58 yards.

Impact Brightwell didn't log an offensive snap against Washington in Week 13, but he tallied 21 against the Eagles on Sunday. That was partly due to Saquon Barkley's limitations due to a neck injury and partly due to the Giants getting routed in the contest. It was nonetheless revealing that Brightwell logged just two fewer snaps than presumed No. 2 back Matt Breida, and Brightwell was the far more productive player with 41 total yards to Breida's 15. Neither backup ball carrier has fantasy value as long as Barkley is healthy, but if the bell-cow starter is unable to move past his neck injury and is forced to miss time, both Breida and Brightwell would have some intrigue as fantasy pickups.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to return duties Brightwell did not log any offensive snaps in Sunday's 20-20 tie with Washington, but he gained 44 yards on two kick returns.

Impact Brightwell entered the weekend with a questionable tag due to an illness. He was ultimately able to play against Washington but did not garner any snaps on offense for the first time since Week 10. Brightwell had seen his most action of the campaign on Thanksgiving, totaling 31 yards on five carries and 18 yards on two catches against Dallas. He's yet to log more than 10 offensive snaps in any game this season, and his value to the Giants is primarily as a kick returner.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Sunday Brightwell (illness) is active Sunday against the Commanders.

Impact Brightwell closed out the week with back-to-back limited practices, and he's good to go Week 13 against Washington. He saw an increased role in Week 12's loss to the Cowboys, which may be worth monitoring to see if it carries over to today.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable for Sunday Brightwell (illness) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against Washington, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact Brightwell didn't practice Wednesday due to an illness, but he's logged back-to-back limited sessions to end Week 13 prep and has a chance to suit up Sunday. The backup running back saw a career-high seven touches during the Giants' Thanksgiving Day loss to Dallas, but if Brightwell is deemed available against Washington, it's unclear if he'll match that type of usage while operating behind Saquon Barkley and Matt Breida.

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bumps up practice activity Thursday Brightwell (illness) was listed as a limited participant on Thursday's estimated injury report, per Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site.

Impact Brightwell missed practice Wednesday after he reportedly came down with an unspecified illness Tuesday. However, the running back appears to be working through this ailment well, and he will have one more chance to practice in full before Sunday's game against Washington. Brightwell saw season highs in touches and offensive snaps during the Giants' loss to Dallas on Thanksgiving Day, so he could be in line for additional usage behind Saquon Barkley and Matt Breida when healthy.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not spotted at practice Wednesday Brightwell (illness) wasn't spotted at practice Wednesday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Brightwell is under the weather to start Week 13 prep but will have two more opportunities to practice before the team needs to make a decision on his status for Sunday's matchup against Washington. The aliment comes at an inopportune time for the running back, who saw a career-high seven touches in the team's Week 12 loss to Dallas.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Under the weather Brightwell is dealing with an illness Tuesday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Brightwell is coming off a season-high five carries for 31 yards, as well as two catches on two targets for 18 yards in Week 12's loss to the Cowboys. With no one behind Brightwell on the team's positional depth chart, a promotion from the team's practice squad may be in order, if he is unable to suit up Sunday against the Commanders.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dan Duggan: RB Gary Brightwell (illness), OL Josh Ezeudu... - The Athletic RB Gary Brightwell (illness), OL Josh Ezeudu (neck), OL Shane Lemieux (toe) and CB Adoree' Jackson (knee) weren't spotted at Giants practice...

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Gets expanded role Thursday Brightwell rushed five times for 31 yards and caught both of his targets for 18 yards in a Thanksgiving loss to Dallas.

Impact Brightwell came into Thursday with just four carries on the campaign and none since Week 5. The second-year back exceeded that season total against the Cowboys, and he added his first two receptions (on his first two targets) of the season. Brightwell did well with the opportunity, ripping off a 15-yard gain on his second carry, following that with an 11-yard rush and later adding carries of four and six yards, respectively, on consecutive plays to single-handedly give New York a first down. Saquon Barkley remained the bell cow in the contest with 15 touches and 44 offensive snaps, and Matt Breida saw his usual level of involvement with three touches and 16 snaps to Brightwell's 10. That suggests that Brightwell still is the third ball-carrying option on the team, though his effectiveness Thursday could lead the Giants to start giving him more looks.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gary Brightwell finds gap for 15-yard gain | Giants vs. Cowboys Highlights Running back Gary Brightwell finds a gap for for a 15-yard gain in the third quarter.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • GIANTS.COM

Gets into end zone Sunday Brightwell rushed twice for five yards and scored a touchdown in a 27-22 win over the Packers on Sunday. He also returned three kickoffs for 56 yards.

Impact When Saquon Barkley briefly departed with a shoulder injury during a Giants drive that ran from the end of the third quarter through the beginning of the fourth, both Brightwell and Matt Breida got to see more time than usual on the field. Brightwell logged two carries during the drive and helped New York tie the score 20-20 with a two-yard run into the end zone. With just four carries and no receiving targets through five weeks, it's clear that Brightwell isn't going to be asked to do much aside from returning kickoffs as long as the two running backs ahead of him are healthy.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gary Brightwell ties it up on first career TD | Giants vs. Packers Highlights Running back Gary Brightwell punches it into the end zone for his first NFL touchdown in the game against the Packers in London.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • GIANTS.COM

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