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Likely out for Week 2 Nunez-Roches (foot) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's matchup against the Cowboys, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Nunez-Roches appears to be trending in the wrong direction ahead of Sunday's contest, as he downgraded from full participation in Wednesday's practice to a DNP on Friday. The veteran defensive lineman played 29 defensive snaps for the Giants in their Week 1 loss to the Commanders, recording one tackle. With Nunez-Roches likely out in Week 2, Darius Alexander is expected to serve as one of New York's top interior defensive linemen.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Posts career-best tackle total Nunez-Roches ended the 2024 regular season with 52 tackles (14 solo), including 2.0 sacks, along with two defensed passes over 15 games (all starts).

Impact Nunez-Roches missed two games late in the campaign due to a neck/shoulder issue, but he still blew away his previous career-best mark of 33 stops. The veteran defensive lineman's 2.0 sacks also matched a career high, and his 585 defensive snaps were the most he's logged in his 10-season professional career. He's been far from spectacular since joining the Giants ahead of the 2023 campaign, but Nunez-Roches is signed through 2025, so he should be back with New York next year and will likely fill a similar role.

JANUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rakeem Nunez-Roches brings down Joe Flacco | Giants vs. Colts Highlights Defensive lineman Rakeem Nunez-Roches sacks Indianapolis Colts quarterback Joe Flacco.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • GIANTS.COM

Cleared to face Atlanta Nunez-Roches (neck/shoulder) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Falcons and is expected to play, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact The veteran defensive lineman got in a round of limited practices this week and will be back in the lineup after missing the previous two contests. He started the previous 12 games and has logged 45 tackles (11 solo), including 1.0 sacks, five QB hits and two batted passes this season.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Practices in limited fashion Nunez-Roches (neck/shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Patricia Traina of SI.com reports.

Impact Wednesday's limited practice session suggests Nunez-Roches could be in line to return for the Giants' Week 16 matchup against the Falcons after missing the team's previous two games due to neck and shoulder injuries. However, his participation Thursday and Friday will likely provide the best indication of whether he can play Sunday. If Nunez-Roches misses his third game in a row, expect Casey Rogers to serve as one of the Giants' top defensive ends.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Practices in limited fashion Nunez-Roches (neck/shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Patricia Traina of SI.com reports.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Giants head coach Brian Daboll said Friday that Nunez-Roches (neck/shoulder) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Nunez-Roches will miss his second consecutive game, the first two absences he's logged through the 2024 regular season. With the veteran defensive end unavailable, New York will have to rely on Casey Rogers and Elijah Garcia to handle increased defensive roles versus Baltimore.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Wednesday's practice Nunez-Roches (neck/shoulder) didn't practice Wednesday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Nunez-Roches' absence from Wednesday's practice comes as no surprise, as the veteran defensive lineman missed the Giants' Week 14 loss to the Saints due to neck and shoulder injuries. The 31-year-old likely needs to upgrade to at least limited practice Thursday or Friday in order to play in Week 15, when the Giants host the Ravens.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 9, 2024 • Associated Press

Ruled out for Week 14 Nunez-Roches (neck/shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Saints.

Impact Nunez-Roches suffered neck and shoulder injuries during the Giants' Thanksgiving Day loss to the Cowboys. The injuries prevented him from practicing all week, and the 2015 sixth-round pick will shift his focus toward returning for Week 15 against the Ravens on Sunday, Dec. 15. The Giants' defensive front has been decimated by injuries, so with Nunez-Roches sidelined, Dexter Lawrence (elbow) on injured reserve and D.J. Davidson (shoulder) unlikely to play Sunday, Cory Durden -- who the Giants signed off the Rams' practice squad Sunday -- is in line to make his 2024 regular-season debut next to starters Elijah Chatman and Jordon Riley.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Giants rookie WR Malik Nabers has a hip flexor injury and his status for Saints is uncertain

New York Giants leading receiver Malik Nabers sustained a hip injury in practice and his status for Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints is uncertain

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • Associated Press

Darren Rizzi is returning to New Jersey, looking to keep Saints coaching job and extend Giants' woes

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DECEMBER 6, 2024 • Associated Press

Giants will try to snap a 7-game losing streak when they host the Saints

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DECEMBER 5, 2024 • Associated Press

Doesn't practice Wednesday Nunez-Roches (neck) was listed as a DNP on Wednesday's injury report.

Impact Nunez-Roches suffered a neck injury during the Giants' Thanksgiving Day loss to the Cowboys this past Thursday. The injury sidelined him for Wednesday's session, and he'll have two more chances to return to practice in at least a limited capacity ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints.

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Drew Lock will start at QB for Giants against Saints

With Tommy DeVito still dealing with a sore forearm, Drew Lock will make his second straight start at quarterback for the Giants when New York plays host to New Orleans on Sunday

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • Associated Press

Giants place DT Dexter Lawrence on injured reserve, likely ending his season

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DECEMBER 2, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Giants place DT Dexter Lawrence on injured reserve, likely ending his season

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NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • Associated Press

Won't return vs. Dallas Nunez-Roches (neck) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Nunez-Roches was quickly ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game after suffering a neck injury. Jordon Riley and Elijah Chatman will be the two lone defensive lineman for the Giants for the rest of Sunday's game due to injuries to Nunez-Roches, D.J. Davidson (shoulder) and Dexter Lawrence (elbow).

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game due to stinger Nunez-Roches (neck) is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Cowboys, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Nunez-Roches joined Dexter Lawrence (elbow) and D.J. Davidson (shoulder) as the third Giants defensive lineman to suffer an injury Thursday. Nunez-Roches struggled to the sideline following the injury and was evaluated by trainers in the blue medical tent. Jordon Riley and Elijah Chatman are the only healthy defensive linemnan for the Giants due to injuries to Nunez-Roches, Lawrence and Davidson.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Giants Add Defensive Line Depth to Ailing Unit With Dexter Lawrence, Rakeem Nunez-Roches and A’Shawn Robinson all ailing, the Giants add some D-line help.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Rakeem Nunez-Roches 'definitely blessed' after auto accident Nunez-Roches was placed in the NFL concussion protocol and missed the first three camp practices following an auto accident last week.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • GIANTS.COM

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AUGUST 1, 2023 • GIANTS.COM

Rakeem Nunez-Roches: The Good, the Great, and the Ugly Coach Gene Clemons takes a look at the strengths and weaknesses of new defensive lineman Rakeem Nunez-Roches’s game.

MARCH 21, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

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MARCH 18, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Giants Huddle | Parris Campbell, Jeff Smith and Rakeem Nunez-Roches John Schmeelk is joined by the newest Giants, wide receiver Parris Campbell, wide receiver and special teamer Jeff Smith, and defensive line...

MARCH 17, 2023 • GIANTS.COM

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