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Thomas injured his right ankle during the second quarter of New
York's 38-11 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. The
second-year tackle will miss three games as a result of
Tuesday's move by the Giants, who saw center Nick Gates (leg)
and guard Shane Lemieux (knee) previously sustain season-ending
injuries.
"Andrew is a great player," quarterback Daniel Jones said, per
the New York Post. "He's played well for us this year. He's an
important piece."
Thomas, 22, has appeared in 21 games (20 starts) since being
selected by the Giants with the fourth overall pick of the 2020
NFL Draft.
Matt Peart, a second-year player out of UConn, replaced Thomas
on Sunday.
Wide receiver/return specialist C.J. Board was also placed on
injured reserve after sustaining a fractured forearm against the
Rams.
The Giants on Tuesday signed tackle Korey Cunningham and wide
receiver Dante Pettis off their practice squad.
Cunningham, 26, played three snaps at right tackle on Sunday
after playing five on special teams the previous week against
the Dallas Cowboys.
Pettis, 25, has recorded 47 receptions for 700 yards in 31
career games (12 starts) with the San Francisco 49ers and
Giants.
New York signed four players to its practice squad, including
veteran linebacker Bernardrick McKinney.
--Field Level Media
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