Overview
- The team confirmed both IR moves after NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero first reported them, formally ruling out the tight end and safety for Weeks 17 and 18.
- Bowers has dealt with a left-knee PCL injury and bone bruise since Week 1, missing three midseason games after trying to play through the issue.
- The second-year Pro Bowler finishes with 12 games, 64 receptions, 680 yards and seven touchdowns, down from his record-setting rookie year.
- Las Vegas filled the open roster spots by signing safety Terrell Edmunds and wide receiver Shedrick Jackson to the active roster and adding long snapper Luke Elkin and tackle Joshua Miles to the practice squad.
- With the 2-13 Giants up next in a game affecting the No. 1 draft slot, the move has fueled public discussion of health management versus draft position even as coach Pete Carroll and Maxx Crosby reject tanking claims.