Chris Canty NOT playing Sunday

by Barrett14 on Sep 17, 2009 4:42 PM CDT

The New York Giants defensive lineman missed practice Thursday with a calf injury, and a league source told NFL Network's Jason La Canfora that Canty will not play in Sunday night's game against the Cowboys.

Canty, who left the Cowboys to sign with the Giants as a free agent this offseason, was hurt in practice Wednesday and will miss a game for the first time in his five-year NFL career. He received treatment Thursday while the Giants practiced.

Giants starting safety Kenny Phillips (knee) returned to practice on a limited basis Thursday and had a couple of interceptions. Michael Johnson, the other starting safety, missed his second practice with a shoulder injury, but coach Tom Coughlin believes the third-year pro has a chance to play. Linebacker Michael Boley (hip) showed improvement and has a shot at playing, according to Coughlin.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Every injury will help the chances. Kinda wanted Canty to play and have a bad game.

by Why on Sep 17, 2009 4:54 PM CDT reply actions

I was looking forward to seeing Canty play against the Cowboys. This is a bummer.

But oh well! Cowboys win! :D

2009 Dallas Cowboys: 10-6
2009 New York Jets: 11-5

by Grady90 on Sep 17, 2009 11:24 PM CDT reply actions

Sucks for Canty

but at least he’ll be back this season.

Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.

by dunkman on Sep 18, 2009 6:55 AM CDT reply actions

Poor Chris

I’ll miss hearing him say “WahooWa”

The older I get, the better I was.

by Far Rider on Sep 18, 2009 8:09 AM CDT reply actions

good news

we don’t need Canty all geeked up to pay back his former team…

"What we've got here is failure to communicate"

by angie'sdad on Sep 18, 2009 5:47 PM CDT reply actions

Not a great start for Canty

I don’t wish any good fortune for the Midgets, but I hope Canty can get back on track so he doesn’t get tarred and feathered in the NY media. I still like the player.

So it begins...

by APerfectStar on Sep 18, 2009 7:33 PM CDT reply actions