Antonio Pierce

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The slumping New York Giants placed linebacker Antonio Pierce on injured reserve Monday with a bulging disk in his neck, ending the season for one of their defensive leaders. Pierce has missed two games since being ruled out indefinitely after an MRI exam Nov. 20 revealed the bulging disk. The Giants (6-5) decided to put Pierce on IR after he received a second opinion from Dr. Robert Watkins, an orthopedic surgeon...  

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The New York Giants have signed tight end Bear Pascoe from their practice squad for Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys.  

Linebacker Antonio Pierce, who is the defensive captain of the New York Giants, is out indefinitely after an MRI exam Friday revealed a bulging disk in his neck.  

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New York Daily NewsAntonio Pierce's Giants' career over?NorthJersey.com"He's certainly going to be missed," said coach Tom Coughlin. "You have a guy who's been a three-year captain. He's an outstanding leader. ...Pierce done for the yearOff the Record (blog)Giants place captain Pierce on injured reserveNFL NewsGiants LB Pierce placed on IRTSNTimes Herald-Recordall 200 news articles »  

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by FanHouse NewswireFiled under: Giants, NFL InjuriesEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce is out indefinitely after an MRI exam on Friday surprisingly revealed a bulging disk in his neck.The Giants said their defensive captain underwent the test in New York and was examined by team physician Dr. Russell Warren and Dr. Frank Camissa, chief of the spinal surgical services at the Hospital for Special Surgery.The...  

The Giants defensive captain and field general will be sitting on the sidelines this Sunday after a bulging disc was found in his neck after an MRI. No. 58 Antonio Pierce could be sitting for quite some time as neck injuries are very serious and have ended players careers in the past. Pierce originally sustained a burner during the Arizona game on Oct. 25. Up until this week, Pierce had been pain-free. This week in practice, Antonio...  

by Chris BurkeFiled under: Giants, RaidersWeek 5's Raiders-Giants game may go down as the biggest mismatch of the entire NFL season. New York led 28-0 without breaking a sweat and cruised to a 44-7 victory against an absolutely pitiful Oakland squad.And if it looked easy for the Giants -- well, that's because it was. Linebacker Antonio Pierce told Fox Sports' Alex Marvez that last Sunday's game felt like a "scrimmage"."I do not like knocking...  

New York Daily NewsNY Giants coach Tom Coughlin hopes LB Antonio Pierce can "get back quicker ...The Star-Ledger - NJ.comAndrew Mills/The Star-LedgerHead coach Tom Coughlin said the loss of Antonio Pierce for at least this week means the rest ...Coughlin: Without Pierce, D has to play 'harder, faster, better'Newsday (subscription)Big Blue has one good win in last 14New York PostCoughlin hopes to get Pierce back "quicker than anybody expects...  

The Giants were so proud they made it through the past two days of practice with their entire roster in action. "So far," coach Tom Coughlin said after Friday's practice. "We haven't showered yet." That was a joke. But there...  

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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce is out indefinitely after an MRI exam on Friday surprisingly revealed a bulging disk in his neck.  

Bill Sheridan knows all about the New York Giants' tradition of dominant, physical defenses that opposing teams fear. The defensive coordinator also realizes this year's unit is no Big Blue Wrecking Crew. Not right now, anyway. "It troubles me a lot, but honestly, I'm not worried about the past and the tradition," Sheridan said Thursday.