Lawrence Cager Injury History & Analysis

Giants TE Theo Johnson (hip) passed a physical and was removed from the PUP list. The rookie made his training camp debut on Sunday.

The retirement of TE Darren Waller leaves obvious opportunity at the position among Giants. And there might be a surprise candidate for significant target share. ESPN's Jordan Ranaan writes that "it looked this spring like [Lawrence] Cager and fourth-round pick Theo Johnson will be asked to fill that pass-catching role." He added that HC Brian Daboll called Cager "probably one of the most improved players throughout the offseason." Not mentioned in the brief write-up: TE Daniel Bellinger.

Giants TE Daniel Bellinger (eye) is active for today’s game vs. the Commanders. We’ll see if the rookie steps back in as New York’s clear lead TE, but he can’t be trusted in fantasy lineups in his first action since Week 7. TE Lawrence Cager is a healthy scratch.

Giants TE Daniel Bellinger (eye) is out for Thursday's game vs. the Cowboys. Lawrence Cager has emerged as New York's lead TE, running 38 routes and catching 2 of 3 targets for 20 yards last week.