Three New York Giants did not practice on Wednesday as the team began its on-field preparations for Sunday’s Week 5 game against the New Orleans Saints.

Running back Tyrone Tracy (shoulder), defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence (illness), guard Greg Van Roten (veteran rest day) and safety Tyler Nubin (groin) were held out of practice. Head coach Brian Daboll mentioned the first three in his pre-practice press conference,

Tracy missed last week’s game after being injured Week 3 against the Kansas City Chiefs. Head coach Brian Daboll would only say that the second-year running back is “getting closer” to returning.

During the Week 4 game against the Los Angeles Chargers, the Giants gambled by having Cam Skattebo and Devin Singletary as the team’s only active running backs.

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