Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw has a cracked bone in his foot, a source told ESPNNewYork.com on Thursday.
A source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter that the injury is not considered serious and that Bradshaw “should play Sunday.” However, Giants coach Tom Coughlin said that doctors will decide if surgery is needed at some point.
Bradshaw originally suffered the injury in the third quarter of the Giants’ win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. He returned to the game in the fourth quarter. X-rays after the game showed no structural damage and Bradshaw believed it was nothing serious.
“I got a screw in my right fifth metatarsal two Februarys ago and I think the head of it is just aggravated right now,” Bradshaw said after Sunday’s game. “I think it will be fine.”
In the past, Bradshaw has been able to play on Sundays despite missing practice time during the week due to foot injuries. The fifth-year running back developed a crack in the fifth metatarsal bone of each foot in 2009 but played through the pain to rush for 778 yards in 15 games. He had offseason surgery to put a screw in each foot, as well as to repair bone spurs from his right ankle.
He returned in 2010 and ran for a career-high 1,235 yards and eight touchdowns.
It is unclear if he can continue to play through this latest injury, which was first reported by the (Newark) Star-Ledger.
Coughlin will address reporters on Thursday afternoon to provide more information on Bradshaw’s availability.
If Bradshaw can’t play in Sunday’s game against New England, embattled back Brandon Jacobs will get the start.
Jacobs was booed last Sunday at home after running for just 10 yards on four carries. He dropped a pass and fumbled early in the game against the Dolphins, just days after complaining in a magazine article about his role on the Giants.
On Tuesday, Jacobs said the boos didn’t bother him. He also believes fans will see a new Jacobs for the rest of the season, starting with the New England game.
“You’re going to see a change, man. You’re going to see a change,” Jacobs said.
WRITTEN BY Ohm Youngmisuk covers the Giants for ESPNNewYori.com. Ian Begley is a frequent contributor to ESPNNewYork.com & FULL STORY HERE
