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GiantsTheo Johnson Courtside at Knicks Despite Illness Listing for Cowboys Finale

A reporter who saw him at practice said he looked sick, which adds nuance to fan questions about the team’s draft motivations.

Overview

  • The tight end is officially ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Cowboys with an illness, according to the Giants’ injury report.
  • Johnson was photographed sitting courtside at Madison Square Garden on Friday during the Knicks game, drawing swift attention online.
  • New York Post reporter Jared Schwartz shared the photo, and The Athletic’s Dan Duggan said Johnson watched practice and appeared ill the previous day.
  • He also missed Week 17 because of the same undisclosed illness.
  • The outing renewed tanking speculation among fans and media; no league inquiry has been reported, and interim coach Mike Kafka said starters will play.